Oliver Moghissi to serve as Vice President of NACE
The Houston-based NACE International, the recognized leader in the corrosion engineering and science community, has named Oliver C. Moghissi, Director of DNV’s Materials & Corrosion Technology Center, as vice president for the 2010-2011 term.
Second Polarcus vessel delivered
Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
Helping customers reduce costs through energy efficiency and fuel management
In response to customer demand for reducing operating costs and rising concerns over carbon emissions, DNV is working with a number shipowners and operators to reduce fuel consumption up to 15 per cent annually.
First of six Polarcus vessels delivered
Dubai-based owner Polarcus has taken delivery of Polarcus Nadia, the first of six advanced seismic vessels. All will be built at Drydocks World Dubai and classed by DNV.
DNV Secures Frame Agreements with NYK
DNV has secured two ship recycling frame agreements with NYK to provide the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) and perform review and survey for the IHM Statement of Compliance for 35 NYK-operated vessels.
World’s first circular ultra-deep-water drilling rig delivered with DNV class
Sevan Marine’s Sevan Driller, the world’s first cylindrical drilling unit, has completed sea trials off the coast of China on November 23, 2009, and has started its voyage to Brasil for commencement of a six-year contract with Petrobras S.A.
Partnership agreement signed by Shanghai Maritime University and DNV
Shanghai: Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) and DNV have signed a strategic partnership agreement to establish the “SMU-DNV International Cooperation Centre.
Maran Tankers targets operational excellence with ISO and OHSAS certifications
Athens: At a recent ceremony Maran Tankers of Greece received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 – both certificates issued by DNV.
DNV launches the Port State Control Toolkit
Oslo: Following a slight rise in the detention rate of DNV-classed vessels in 2008, DNV has moved quickly to develop and launch its Port State Control Toolkit.
Safety Excellence: Leveraging DNV’s in-house competence
With a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers, psychologists and organizational sociologists, the Safety Excellence project team now working with BWGas to improve safety performance is bringing new insight into a very human issue: Safety Culture.
No fine imposed – no major changes
The European Commission has concluded its investigation without finding any breach of competition law.
FellowSHIP: Fuel cells on the brink of commercialisation
Now successfully installed aboard the OSV Viking Lady, fuel cell technology is one step closer to a commercial application for the maritime industry.
Striking a chord at the Indian Shipping Summit 2009
DNV makes a mark at the prestigious 5th edition of the Indian Shipping Summit Conference and Exhibition held on 21-22 Oct 2009 in Mumbai, co-organised by Seatrade and Tradewinds.
A first for NYK Shipmanagement
NYK Shipmanagement Singapore is taking competence management to new heights. Today it became the first Asian ship manager to be certified in accordance with the DNV standard for competence management system.
Prestigious “hat-trick” for DNV
At the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards last week, DNV was crowned ‘The Best Classification Society’ for the 3rd year in succession.
DNV wins the classification of Petrobras FPSO P-62
Oslo: DNV and Petrobras have signed a contract for the classification of the FPSO, P-62, which will operate in Module 4 of the Roncador Field in Brazil’s Campos Basin.
DNV releases guide to reducing air emissions from ships
Oslo: DNV has released a comprehensive guide to the technical and operational issues involved in reducing air emissions from ships, including details of the latest MARPOL requirements entering into force on 1 July 2010.
VLCC series for NITC completed
DSME has delivered Dadgar, the last of a series of three DNV-classed VLCCs for NITC.
Collaboration to address human element issues in maritime safety
SINGAPORE: The Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have agreed to jointly address human element issues in maritime safety.
World’s first circular ultra-deep-water drilling rig to be delivered to DNV class
Shanghai: A new milestone has been reached in the offshore drilling industry. The first circular drilling rig prepared for drilling at a water depth of almost 4,200 metres was named at COSCO Shipyard Group's Qidong Shipyard on June 28.
USCG extends the deadline for Vessel Security Officer Refresher Course
The U.S. Coast Guard is giving eligible mariners more time to take the Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Refresher Course.
Heavy ice strengthening required for regular Arctic operation
Høvik: The heavy ice strengthening of hulls, upgrading of equipment and components, and requirements to minimize emissions and improve icebreaking capabilities must be implemented in order to establish regular year-round trans-Arctic containership operations.
Optimizing machinery performance pays off
Høvik: A 4% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be achieved simply by optimizing a vessel’s machinery performance.
Online library established for hazardous material declarations
Oslo: DNV is hosting an online library of material declarations for ships so that new building yards can easily prepare Inventories of Hazardous Materials in compliance with IMO requirements.
Design changes needed for extreme storm predictions?
Oslo: DNV is coordinating the EU project ‘Extreme Seas’ as scientific research into climate change indicates that storms will get more severe and extreme waves could increase in height.
15% emission reduction for existing fleet – with improved bottom line
Oslo: Better operational practices can reduce emissions to air from today’s ships by some 15%. The improvements can be achieved now, with present technology and with improved bottom line.
Golar Winter leaves yard for Brazil
Golar Winter, Golar’s newly converted FSRU, sets out from Keppel shipyard today. It’s Petrobras’ second FSRU and sister to Golar Spirit – both classed by DNV.
Action needed now on maritime labour convention
DNV is encouraging ship owners, managers and crewing agents to take action now on the imminent entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention.
New position to face the environmental challenges in DNV
DNV has established a new position to ensure a consistent and long-term environmental strategy for DNV in the maritime industry. Eirik Nyhus has been appointed to fill this position.
Class orders at Austal
Despite the global economic recession, significant orders to DNV Class have been placed with Australian shipbuilder Austal.
Ice Load Monitoring makes Arctic navigation safer
Oslo: A three-year research project initiated by DNV has led to the development of an ice load monitoring system that provides bridge personnel with real-time information about the actual ice loads on the ship’s hull and shows satellite information about the ice integrated into electronic navigation maps.
We need to have a long-term perspective in tough times too
Oslo: Shipping has entered an era characterised by cancellations, lay-ups and debt. As many as 8,000 vessels could be affected in the next few years. But even if the current situation is bleak, maintaining a long-term perspective will make everyone in the shipping industry better prepared once the present situation has stabilised.
Major Flag States ratify the Maritime Labour Convention
Panama and Norway ratified the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) few days ago. In addition big flag states like Liberia, Marshall Islands and Bahamas ratified the Convention late 2008.
Increased recycling - inventories required
In the shipping industry, the effects of the global recession can also be seen by the number of vessels sent for recycling. The volume of tonnage sent for recycling in only the first month of 2009 was more than 40% of the total recycled in the whole of 2006.
Guidelines on lay-up of ships issued
The DNV guidelines on lay-up of ships are now ready and available on the DNV website. The guidelines contain both requirements and recommendations for shipowners that are preparing for short or long lay-ups.
Lay-ups – a consequence of the financial crisis
During the major lay-ups in the shipping industry in the 1970s and 1980s, DNV was instrumental setting the standard on safe and cost optimal lay-up and preservation of ships. Due to the financial crisis, this knowledge and experience are once again sought after.
New inspection regime to start on 1 January 2009
Seafarers’ working and living conditions are to become part of a new mandatory inspection regime which is to start on 1 January 2009. All vessels above 500 GT flying the Norwegian flag will be included in this new regime.
Prestigious double for DNV
Eivind Grøstad was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while DNV also retained its Best in Class crown at the Lloyd’s List Middle East Awards.
A first for DNV and Thome
DNV has struck a groundbreaking agreement with Thome Ship Management that will set a new global benchmark in seafarer competency levels.
DNV retains ‘Best in Class’ crown
DNV has retained its crown as the ‘The Best Classification Society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent’.
DNV calls for new approach to safety in the Arctic
Hamburg, Germany: The recently detected record low level of Arctic ice cover will make this area available for shipping activity at an earlier stage than previously predicted.
DNV’s new standard stresses crew factors of ice navigation
Hamburg, Germany: Safe cold-climate shipping operations entail more than just ice-strengthened and winterised ships.
DNV urges shipowners to embrace operational-proven fuel saving opportunities
Hamburg, Germany: DNV urges the shipping industry to be more proactive in their efforts to reduce fuel consumption.
“Ship of the Year” a DNV Comfort Class standout
Hamburg, Germany: Leading Nordic maritime publication Skipsrevyen presented its “Ship of the Year” prize to the Island Wellserver subsea riserless well intervention (RLWI) vessel today at the Norwegian Pavilion at SMM.
Making the transition to Maritime Labour Convention compliance
Oslo: DNV is helping ship owners and operators to make a smooth transition to compliance with the new standards for the living and working conditions of seafarers, which are expected to enter into force as early as in 2011.
DNV to class 10 Nam Cheong offshore support vessels
OSLO: Det Norske Veritas has signed a contract with Nam Cheong Dockyard Sdn Bhd in Malaysia to class 10 new offshore support vessels (OSV) and provide Certification of Materials and Components for the Rolls Royce UT755LN and UT755CD design vessels due for completion by 2011.
The world’s largest shipbuilding order to DNV Class
China’s third-largest shipbuilder, Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries Co. Ltd and the world’s biggest iron ore supplier, Brazilian company Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (VALE) have concluded an order for building 12 very large ore carriers.
COSCO takes new step towards sustainable development
China’s largest and the world’s second-largest shipping company, the COSCO Group, published its 2007 Sustainable Development Report on 31 July.
Planning a greener cruise industry
High speed ships and floating islands will ensure a more environmentally friendly cruise industry, say fourteen Master’s students spending their summer holidays with DNV.