DNV predicts technologies towards 2020
DNV’s Technology Outlook 2020 report highlights technologies that could have great impact in the maritime and energy sectors.
DNV Petroleum Services goes green with DHL
Singapore-based DNV Petroleum Services now uses DHL’s GOGREEN Carbon Neutral shipping services.
Largest bulk carrier delivered with DNV class
A Government of India-owned shipyard at Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., recently delivered its first 53,000 dwt. bulk carrier, "Good Pride”, to Goodearth Maritime Ltd.
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.
Laivybos darbo konvencija
DNV skatina laivų savininkus, valdytojus ir jūrininkų įdarbinimo agentūras imtis veiksmų, siekiant įgyvendinti Laivybos darbo konvenciją.
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.
Class orders at Austal
Despite the global economic recession, significant orders to DNV Class have been placed with Australian shipbuilder Austal.
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.
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.
DNV Silent notation makes some noise
First announced in October, DNV’s new optional notation for vessels seeking to reduce vessel noise is scheduled to be available 1 January 2010.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TS Up 2 09 Maran
Targeted improvements through ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
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.
VLCC series for NITC completed
DSME has delivered Dadgar, the last of a series of three DNV-classed VLCCs for NITC.
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.