
University of Cebu and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help enhance maritime education and training standards in the Philippines.

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 in the UK received an award at the Green Business Awards 2009. The "Green Globes" uphold the most innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK business for achieving environmental sustainability, and implementing smart business practice
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.
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.
2009년 11월 20일, 오슬로 : DNV와 Intertek은 오늘 두 기관의 인증부문를 합병할 가능성에 대해 협의하고 있다고 공표하였습니다.
Oslo, 20.11.2009: DNV and Intertek today announced that they are in discussions regarding a potential to unite their business assurance activities, and thereby consolidating its position as a world leader in certification, inspection and testing.
Athens: At a recent ceremony Maran Tankers of Greece received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 – both certificates issued by DNV.
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.

DNV has become a founding member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute.

The European Commission has concluded its investigation without finding any breach of competition law.

Read about the Norwegian Government's high north policy, and the DNV-led project to safeguard petroleum activities in this fragile yet resource rich area. DNV Forum no 2 is available now.

First announced in October, DNV’s new optional notation for vessels seeking to reduce vessel noise is scheduled to be available 1 January 2010.
Now successfully installed aboard the OSV Viking Lady, fuel cell technology is one step closer to a commercial application for the maritime industry.
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.
This week leaders such as Bill Clinton, Rajenda Pachauri and Jim Collins speak in Milan at one of the most important events for the European business community. DNV will introduce key speakers and the results of a comprehensive study on CR and sustainability.

In DNV Energy News you can now learn how to manage the most challenging risks, and even capitalise on them in turbulent times.
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.
At the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards last week, DNV was crowned ‘The Best Classification Society’ for the 3rd year in succession.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has given DNV the Global Pipeline Award 2009. This is the industry’s most prestigious global award and emphasizes the status of DNV’s pipeline standard.
Delays in newbuild projects for the offshore industry inevitably result in huge financial losses. DNV has noticed a steep increase in project delays in recent years and decided to investigate the phenomenon at several yards. “This is increasingly a challenge for the whole industry,” says Carl Arne Carlsen, head of Offshore Classification in DNV.

DNV was named best classification society globally by the maritime industry’s leading newspaper, Lloyd’s List, at their annual awards event held in London on 8 September.
DNV가 세계적 해운조선 전문지 로이드 리스트 (Lloyd’s List)가 주관한 ‘Lloyd’s List Global Award 2009’ 시상식에서 선급협회 부문 (Classification Society Award) ‘최우수 선급협회’로 선정되었다.
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.
국내 대형 조선사들의 풍력발전 시장에 대한 경쟁이 치열하게 전개되고 있는 가운데, DNV에서는 앞으로 500조원대까지 확대될 것으로 예상되는 풍력발전 시장에 대비하여 해양 풍력발전기 설치선박 (Offshore wind turbine installation unit)에 대한 새로운 규정을 선보였다.

DSME has delivered Dadgar, the last of a series of three DNV-classed VLCCs for NITC.
2009년 7월 1일 벨기에 브뤼셀에서 IRIS 인증기관 간 회의가 있었으며, 핵심 주제는 IRIS Rev2 요구사항의 발행이었습니다.
SINGAPORE: The Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have agreed to jointly address human element issues in maritime safety.
DNV, 새로운 항만국통제 대비 소프트웨어 개발DNV (노르웨이 선급 협회)는 선주들이 항만국통제 (PSC: Port State Control)에 보다 효과적으로 대비할 수 있도록 도와주는 신개념 소프트웨어를 제작하여 고객들에게 제공했다.
지난 6월 29일, DNV (노르웨이 선급협회) 는 국내 대형 조선사들 및 POSCO를 상대로 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas, 압축천연가스) 기술에 대한 세미나를 개최하였다. 이번 세미나에서 DNV는 다년간 연구해온 CNG 저장기술 및 완성 단계에 이른 CNG 선박 디자인 등에 대한 내용을 중점으로 새롭게 부상될 것으로 예상되는 CNG 운송시장 공략에 나섰다.
DNV (노르웨이 선급협회) 목포 지부는 올해 7월부터 매주 화요일 저소득층 및 결손가정 아이들을 위한 영어 교실을 열고 영어 교육을 진행하고 있다.

PUSAN: DNV Korea & Japan has taken the first initiative to introduce its CNG technology to major shipbuilders. This makes DNV the first mover among the classification societies in introducing this new technology.
DNV (노르웨이 선급협회, 한국대표: 폴 요한센)가 해양 프로젝트 시장에 보다 효과적이고 강력한 전략을 실행하기 위해 조직을 재정비하고 적극적인 마케팅 전략을 수립하는 등 본격적인 시장 선점에 나섰다.

DNV adds to the portfolio targeting the fishing/aquaculture sector with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries scheme.
The U.S. Coast Guard is giving eligible mariners more time to take the Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Refresher Course.

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which is the most influential interest group for food retail companies, has officially recognised The Food Safety System Certification 22000 standard (FSSC 22000).
최근 DNV (노르웨이 선급협회)는 지난 6월에 노르웨이에서 열린 세계 최대 선박 박람회 중 하나인 Nor-shipping에서 신개념 친환경 Ro-Ro 선박의 디자인을 선보였다. 이는 작년 DNV가 국제해사기구(IMO)에 제시한 2030년을 기한으로 하는 선박 배기가스 배출량 50% 절감방안에 따라 실시된 것으로, DNV는 'Project Momentum'이라는 친환경 선박 연구를 위한 프로젝트를 실시하여 그 첫번째 연구결과로 현재 적용할 수 있는 모든 조선 기술을 효과적으로 접목한 새로운 개념의 고효율 Ro-Ro선박의 디자인을 선보이게 되었다.
노르웨이 선급협회 (DNV: Det Norske Veritas) 한국 지사 (대표: 폴 요한센)는 지난 5월 현대식 교육장을 신설했다고 밝혔다.
Høvik: A 4% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be achieved simply by optimizing a vessel’s machinery performance.

Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, fronts the latest edition of DNV’s corporate magazine, talking about the wind energy sector in the US.
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) continues its efforts on sustainable seafood. GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture certification has now been added to DNV’s food & beverage service portfolio.

In response to recent research and development work and the industry’s operational experiences with mooring systems, DNV has now released a complete set of Offshore Standards covering systems design, materials, product quality, certification requirements and the fabrication process.

Over 200 automotive industry executives gathered in Detroit to honor Mazda CEO, Jim O'Sullivan, as 2009 Automotive Executive of the Year at the Detroit Athletic Club on May 6.

For the first time a complete training programme has been certified by DNV through DNV SeaSkill™, as opposed to the normal certification of single course units. DNV SeaSkill™ has now undertaken certification of Kongsberg Maritime’s navigation and propulsion suites of modular course units.

A $269,691 grant has been awarded to DNV to assist the Department of Energy in overcoming challenges identified in its ‘20% Wind Energy by 2030’ report.

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.

Group Health Central Hospital in Seattle has moved to DNV’s NIAHO accreditation.

The DNV–classed BW Cidade de São Vicente became the first FPSO unit to start production on Brazil’s giant Tupi field.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) was established twelve years ago in response to the call for more sustainable management of the world’s oceans. At the time, the task seemed far-fetched. Today sustainability has become mainstream.
DNV is encouraging ship owners, managers and crewing agents to take action now on the imminent entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention.

The increase in exploration and production activities in deep waters has made the use of steel wire ropes as segments in mooring systems more common. This trend has motivated DNV and industry partners to issue a new steel wire rope mooring standard.

The mobile offshore unit Discoverer Clear Leader has now been delivered to Transocean. This unit is the 200th in operation to be classed by DNV.

In order to improve existing industry guidelines for the safe design of both fixed and floating structures in Arctic offshore regions, DNV is kicking off a new joint industry project. Several of the major oil and gas players have already committed themselves, and a recommended practice for ice effects on offshore structures will now be developed.
Petrobras and DNV have today signed a classification contract for the P-58.

Our annual report 2008 is now available. It addresses how DNV steps up to some of the most pressing challenges for business and society.

Despite the global economic recession, significant orders to DNV Class have been placed with Australian shipbuilder Austal.

Bjørn K. Haugland, DNV Business Assurance Chief Operating Officer (COO), recently recognised The Boeing Company for achieving one of the company’s major environmental goals by successfully certifying all major manufacturing sites to the ISO 14001 environmental standard by the end of 2008.
Oluf Lorentzen, one of the largest fine food importers in Norway, has signed a contract with DNV for risk based import evaluation.