Singapore: Bulk carrier newbuildings have a potential for saving 5 – 10 percent of fuel cost by introducing fuel saving measures.

Gothenburg: Stena RoRo has become the first operator to sign a contract for DNV’s new Triple-E rating. Triple-E is an environmental and energy efficiency rating scheme for ships which helps ship operators to stay at the forefront with regard to green shipping rules and regulations.

DNV will shortly issue the first ISDS (Integrated Software Dependent Systems) class certificate to Dolphin Drilling. Several major rig owners are now requesting the ISDS notation on newbuilds. DNV is working to prepare yards and suppliers worldwide to deliver to the ISDS requirements.
Rotterdam:in Gate -terminaali on ensimmäinen LNG-tuontiterminaali Alankomaissa. DNV auttaa kehittäjiä täyttämään turvallisuus- ja lainsäädännölliset vaatimukset tässä hankkeessa.

Oslo: DNV on kehittänyt maailman ensimmäiset luokitussäännöt tuulipuistoja huoltaville aluksille turvallisuuden parantamiseksi ja yhtenäisten standardien jouduttamiseksi. Lue lisää (eng.)

DNV introduces "Triality": a new crude oil tanker concept that is fuelled by liquefied natural gas, has a hull shape that removes the need for ballast water and will almost eliminate local air pollution. This concept vessel represents a major step towards the new environmental era for the tanker shipping industry.

DNV Petroleum Services was voted the ‘Best Provider of Maritime Support Services’ at the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2010.
At the recent high-profile 17th Annual India Oil & Gas Review Summit & International Exhibition 2010 organised by the leading energy and engineering publication in India, Oil Asia Journal, the DNV Energy and Software units together attracted elite customers and prospective customers at the exhibition.
A first on September 10: Two newbuildings at Oshima Shipyard in Japan are verified to have been built according to a guideline from IMO encouraging reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.
Thome Ship Management has become the first third party ship manager in the world to receive full accreditation by DNV SeaSkill for their competence management system.
Hamburg: Together with DNV and other partners, DNV customer Reederei Stefan Patjens is ready to retrofit LNG on board a 5,000 TEU container vessel. When completed, this would be the very first use of LNG as fuel on board a container ship and of LNG as fuel in worldwide trading.
NSK Shipping AS, a coastal vessel operator based in northern Norway, has recently placed an order for a state-of-the-art LNG-fuelled multi purpose vessel at the Turkish shipyard, Tersan. The vessel, designed by Nordnorsk Skipskonsult AS, will be classed to DNV.
Hamburg, Germany – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) today unveils an advanced Catalyst Fine Particle Size Distribution Screening service as a complement to its well-established Fuel System Check programme.
Hamburg: Building on DNV’s vast vessel database (NPS) the organization has launched DNV Benchmark, an advanced benchmarking tool to allow shipowners and managers access to valuable performance data to reduce operational costs and improve vessel safety.
Tridion Content Management System (CMS) -ohjelmaan jolla nettisivumme ovat, on tehty ohjelmistopäivitys. Päivityksen jälkeen huomasimme, etteivät sivuilla olevat lomakkeet toimineet enää kunnolla. Vika on nyt korjattu ja lomakkeet toimivat jälleen.
DNV Academy recently inked three training contracts with L&T Shipbuilding Limited, the shipbuilding arm of India's leading engineering & construction powerhouses, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), to train and develop the organizations graduate and diploma engineers.
DNV Seaskill signs a course certification contract with maritime education and training provider, International Educational Council (IEC).

Geiranger: Strict emission limitations have been set forth for vessels operating in Emission Control Areas (ECAs). By understanding and managing the business risks involved, the emission reduction requirements can be turned into business benefits. DNV is now launching an ECA Survival Kit.

Ateena: Raskas polttoöljy ei ole paras vaihtoehto tulevaisuudessa ECA:ssa (Emission Control Areas). Eri vaihtoehtoja on otettava käyttöön. DNV tutkimuksessa todetaan, että LNG on ilmeinen vaihtoehto tyydyttämään tulevaisuudessa ECA:n vaatimukset, erityisesti lyhyen matkan merenkulussa. Lue lisää (eng.).
Singapore: DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) tiedotti tänään merenkulkualan kattavimman tietopalvelun käyttöönotosta. Palvelusta saa tietoja laivojen polttoaineen laadusta, jota on toimitettu kauppa-aluksille maailmanlaajuisesti. Lue lisää (eng.).
Oslo: DNV now offers an Extended Dry Docking service, developed to enable shipowners to extend periods between dry-dockings.
Ateena: DNV Triple-E ympäristön arviointijärjestelmä on saanut lämpimän vastaanoton merenkulkualalla. Vuoden kestänyt pilottiprojekti sai hyvää palautetta varustamoilta. Lue lisää (eng.)

Gdynia, Poland: The very first 3D survey simulator specially designed to improve safety in the shipping industry is now in use. By this - virtual ships used for extensive training, knowledge sharing and experience development are brought into the class rooms.
Høvik: DNV has released a new class notation for Integrated Software Dependent Systems (ISDS). This notation represents the applicable best practices for work processes and quality assurance related to the full lifecycle of integrated systems.

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.
Dubai: DNV has appointed Antony DSouza as its regional manager for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent

Høvik: Quantum is the name of a new container ship concept introduced by DNV. The new concept is based on both technical and market research and innovation and is designed to transport more cargo while using less fuel and with a reduced environmental impact.
Oslo, Norway March: Long active in the cruise industry in North America, DNV is pleased to announce plans to open of a new facility in Miami, Florida. The Global Cruise Centre will enable DNV to respond more quickly to local customer demand and serve as a hub for a network of DNV cruise ship service centres around the world.

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.

Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
First launched in 1989, DNV’s Certification 2.7-1 for Offshore Containers has become the industry standard. Early February, DNV achieved a significant milestone.
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.
Athens: DNV is pleased to award Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.’s vessel, the M/T Seacrown, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certificate, consistent with a voluntary Declaration of Compliance (Part II) with the MLC.

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.
Høvik: After completing an extensive front-end engineering design project, Höegh LNG received Approval in Principle from DNV for its unique LNG FPSO concept, representing a first for the Höegh organisation and a significant advance for the LNG industry.
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.
Shanghai: Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) and DNV have signed a strategic partnership agreement to establish the “SMU-DNV International Cooperation Centre.
Athens: At a recent ceremony Maran Tankers of Greece received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 – both certificates issued by DNV.
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.
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.

The European Commission has concluded its investigation without finding any breach of competition law.
Now successfully installed aboard the OSV Viking Lady, fuel cell technology is one step closer to a commercial application for the maritime industry.
At the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards last week, DNV was crowned ‘The Best Classification Society’ for the 3rd year in succession.
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.
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.

DSME has delivered Dadgar, the last of a series of three DNV-classed VLCCs for NITC.
SINGAPORE: The Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have agreed to jointly address human element issues in maritime safety.

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.
The U.S. Coast Guard is giving eligible mariners more time to take the Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Refresher Course.