2015

• Energy

DNV GL launches JIP to improve risk assessment of offshore helideck turbulence through the use of CFD

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is widely used in high-level analyses of offshore helideck turbulence levels to assess possible flight restrictions. However, the current international regulations’ ...

• Other sectors

UNEP report urges companies to improve sustainability reporting

UNEP recently released their report Raising the Bar – Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability reporting. The findings show that sustainability reports are insufficient in representing com...

• Maritime

Surveys without scaffolds – DNV GL conducts drone inspection of ship tanks

DNV GL has recently completed several tests using drones to support the hull survey of two vessels. Conducted by the classification team based in Gdansk, Poland, the tests took place at the Remontowa ...

• Other sectors

Mapei AS first to be certified to new ISO 2015 standards in Norway

DNV GL is the first certification body in Norway to issue certificates according to the new ISO standards. As the first company in Norway, Mapei AS has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:20...

• Energy

DNV GL, Liander and Enexis reduce power failures in Dutch electricity grid by up to 25% with new smart cable monitoring system

Up to 25% fewer failures thanks to proactive detection and location of weak spots and faults, including self-healing breakdowns

• Energy

Gas is the best bridging fuel towards a low-carbon future, says DNV GL

15 December 2015, IGU Forum, Høvik, Norway: The demand for energy is expected to increase by more than 50 per cent by 2050. At the International Gas Union (IGU) Forum today, DNV GL asserted that gas ...

• Maritime

Brodosplit builds four LNG-fuelled container ships with DNV GL class

Croatian shipbuilder Brodosplit has committed to build four LNG-powered container vessels to DNV GL class. The 2,000 TEU vessels were ordered by Brodosplit Shipping Company and are planned to be used ...

• Energy

New RP on thermoplastic composite pipes offers cost savings

The oil and gas industry invests billions annually in offshore pipelines and risers. DNV GL has launched a recommended practice (RP) that allows operators to choose thermoplastic composite pipes inste...

• Energy

DNV GL launches two JIPs for improved efficiency and precision of CFD in offshore engineering

The oil & gas industry is under pressure to develop cost effective designs without compromising safety. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software is used for this purpose, but improvements are neede...

• Energy

Leadership on climate technologies

The negotiations in Paris at COP21 have now gone into week two. The general feeling is a cautious optimism despite the complexity of the negotiations. New for this COP is the major involvement of busi...

DNV GL awards SevenCs the first type approval for Portable Pilot Units

DNV GL has developed a new industry standard for the type approval of Portable Pilot Units (PPUs). The ORCA Pilot G2 unit, created by SevenCs, a navigation equipment and software expert from Hamburg, ...

• Energy

Bridging the gap: DNV GL launches first standard for classification of offshore gangways

DNV GL today published the first industry standard providing guidance on offshore personnel transfer by gangway. DNVGL-ST-0358 will contribute in documenting and securing safe operational performance ...

• Maritime

DNV GL releases the latest issue of Maritime Impact magazine

DNV GL has published this year’s third issue of the classification society’s customer and stakeholder magazine Maritime Impact. It covers innovation and technology trends in shipping and features outs...

• Other sectors

City of Chennai gives its streets back to the people

COP21, PARIS: Inspiring cities around the world, the redesign of Indian city Chennai wins the 2015 Sustainia Award for its solution to the city’s mounting air pollution and traffic casualties.

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DNV GL offers a step change barrier management solution through Synergi Life QHSE software

With the latest release of the QHSE software solution Synergi Life, DNV GL offers a new Barrier Management module with an integrated system of live bowties and barrier dashboards, for effective update...

• Other sectors

Building Resilience in Global Supply Chains

Climate change poses new risks to global supply chains which are not widely recognized. The risks are broad and complex because climate impacts are uncertain and modern supply chains are complicated. ...

• Maritime

LNGreen wins CWC LNG Technological Innovation Award 2015

DNV GL, GTT, Hyundai Heavy Industries and GasLog won the prestigious CWC LNG Technological Innovation Award 2015 for the LNGreen joint industry project, which has developed a state-of-the-art next-gen...

• Other sectors
• Maritime

New IMO-Vega WEB and WIN versions

The database now contains updated and consolidated IMO documents including resolutions from the Assembly’s 28th session, the MEPC committee’s 68th session and the MSC committee’s 95th session, plus ci...

• Other sectors
• Energy

New satellite set to make gravitational waves: livestream the launch

A new European Space Agency (ESA) satellite that will provide deeper insight into our understanding of gravity in the universe is set for launch tonight – and you can watch it live.

• Energy

Two new ways for the pipeline industry to cut costs and complexity

Pipeline development projects are becoming increasingly complex, spanning longer and deeper terrains. Pipelines must operate at higher pressures and temperatures, in harsher environments and to strict...