News from DNV

22 December, 2016

DNV GL issues Statement of Feasibility to Tocardo T2s tidal energy turbine

DNV GL presents Tocardo with a Statement of Feasibility for the T2s tidal energy turbine – demonstrating the technical feasibility and commercial readiness of the device.

Energy

20 December, 2016

Maros and Taro head deeper into operational stage

As part of our vision to move Maros and Taro more into supporting decision-making during the operational stage, we have made a number of great additions to the applications.

Energy

20 December, 2016

Tom Stefanski new Director of DNV GL’s KEMA Laboratory in the USA

Power engineering veteran Stefanski takes the Helm at America’s Largest High-Power Electrical Test Facility leading the safety, testing and certification services to critical power infrastructure organizations

Energy

20 December, 2016

DNV GL Launches North American Offshore Equipment Manufacturers' Committee

DNV GL’s Center of Excellence for Drilling & Well Control Equipment recently hosted the inaugural gathering of the North American Offshore Equipment Manufacturers’ Committee (NAOEMC).

Maritime

14 December, 2016

Andrew Garrad to retire from DNV GL

Dr Andrew Garrad, the co-founder of Garrad Hassan, has announced he will retire from DNV GL on 23 December 2016.

Energy

06 December, 2016

New IMO-Vega WEB and WIN versions

The database contains updated and consolidated IMO documents, including resolutions from the Assembly 29th session, the MEPC committee 69th session and the MSC committee 96th session - and circulars as well as interpretations including October 2016.

Maritime

05 December, 2016

Energy Management Certificate for HANSA HEAVY LIFT

DNV GL has recognized that the heavy lift specialist HANSA HEAVY LIFT complies with the highest standards of energy efficiency and has awarded the company the ISO 50001 certificate. The hand-over took place in the HANSA HEAVY LIFT premises in Hamburg last week. The certification covers both HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s vessels and the company’s operations at shore.

Maritime

05 December, 2016

First Norwegian vessel to comply with new IMO Polar Code

After a successful approval process and survey, DNV GL and the Norwegian Maritime Authority have issued the first polar ship certificate to the Norwegian platform survey vessel M/V Stril Polar owned by Simon Møkster Shipping AS.

Maritime

01 December, 2016

Seatrans Ship Management and DNV GL ink ECO Insight contract

The Norwegian company Seatrans Ship Management has signed up 20 vessels to the DNV GL fleet performance management solution ECO Insight. The contract covers 13 chemical tankers and seven dry-cargo vessels.

Maritime

01 December, 2016

DNV GL assists John Laing with investment in Horath onshore wind farm

Independent technical assessment essential for John Laing to invest with confidence in German wind market

Energy

01 December, 2016

DNV GL introduces Power Cybernetics

Simulation models needed to test new hard- and software based systems to ensure reliable electricity supply in the future

Energy

01 December, 2016

Seatrans Ship Management and DNV GL ink ECO Insight contract

Maritime

30 November, 2016

Aker BP awards a new frame agreement to DNV GL

Aker BP, one of Europe’s largest independent oil companies, has awarded a new frame agreement to DNV GL, covering a wide range of safety, verification, inspection and classification services across its installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Energy

30 November, 2016

Advanced fishing vessel Blue North joins DNV GL fleet

The new long line fishing vessel Blue North has been designed to set new standards in safe and sustainable operations. Built to DNV GL rules at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington, the Norwegian designed vessel was recently delivered to Seattle based owners Blue North.

Maritime

30 November, 2016

Looking through the decarbonization lens to tackle impact of climate change

DNV GL chaired a round table during the New York Times ‘Energy for Tomorrow’ 2016 conference in Paris, discussing global carbon pricing to stimulate investments in decarbonization.

Energy

29 November, 2016

DNV GL awards component certificate to Ingeteam

Component certificate for the INGECON® wind frequency converter family for on- and offshore wind turbines.

Energy

29 November, 2016

DNV GL examines the latest regulatory developments and the tanker market

DNV GL’s Tanker Working Group looked at the latest trends in the tanker segment with a special focus on the impact of upcoming emissions regulations at its 31st meeting in Hamburg recently. Some 25 representatives from the tanker industry met with DNV GL experts in the classification society’s maritime headquarters to hear presentations and participate in informal discussions.

Maritime

28 November, 2016

Sailing in the Polar Region – requirements for seafarers

Vessels sailing in cold conditions are affected by the Polar Code which enters into force on 1st January 2017. Ship owners already preparing for the new code will realise that besides technical requirements also operational aspects have to be considered. One of them is appropriate training for the crew.

Maritime

28 November, 2016

Graduation Ceremony 2016 for the first 26 students from WMU and DNV GL’s Maritime Academy’s joint Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management

On Saturday, 29 October, the first 26 students who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU) in the class of 2016.

Maritime

21 November, 2016

DNV GL certificates support Envision to enter international markets

A type certificate issued by an independent third party like DNV GL can act as door opener to international wind energy projects.

Energy