DNV signs cooperation agreement with STRI
DNV has signed an agreement with the Swedish Transmission Research Institute (STRI) in an effort to meet the increasing market demand for advanced solutions for power transmission in the offshore sector.
DNV is appointed as CVA for Cape Wind
Houston: DNV is appointed as the Certified Verification Agent (CVA) for the Cape Wind Project, the first offshore wind farm to be built in the US. The role of DNV as CVA is to conduct third-party design reviews, inspections and other verification activities.
USCG gives DNV nod for Passenger Ship Safety Certificates
Houston: The U.S. Coast Guard has extended DNV’s statutory authorizations under the USCG Alternate Compliance Program to include Passenger Ship Safety Certificates.
Dr. Sanjay Kuttan from EMA joins DNV Clean Technology Centre
Dr. Sanjay Kuttan has been appointed head of DNV's risk management activities towards regional power and utility companies. He joins DNV in April as Director of its Clean Technology Centre.
Positive trend in ship safety is broken, says DNV President
Singapore, 13.04.2011: “Year on year improvements in ship safety is now turning into a negative trend. This is extremely worrying and requires a stronger focus on competence development both onboard and onshore,” DNV’s President Tor E. Svensen said at Sea Asia.
New Guide and Calculator demonstrate profitable fuel saving
Singapore: Bulk carrier newbuildings have a potential for saving 5 – 10 percent of fuel cost by introducing fuel saving measures.
DNV qualifies Polarcus Arctic operating procedures
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is pleased to announce the hand over today of DNV’s Statement of Qualification to qualify Polarcus’ Arctic operating procedures according to industry best practice and relevant standards. The Statement of Qualification was presented to Polarcus at the 7th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit in Helsinki, Finland.
Stena RoRo first to sign Triple-E contract
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.
Dedicated energy efficiency group established in Piraeus
Piraeus: DNV has established a dedicated environment and energy efficiency team to operate out of the Piraeus office in response to the increasing level of interest shown by shipowners in the region.
DNV report on Deepwater Horizon BOP concluded
Oslo: The forensic examination of the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer (BOP) is now concluded, and DNV has submitted its report to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), who today made the report publically available.
Towards performance based regulations
The US Coast Guard issues regulations to ensure maritime safety. USCG Commandant Bob Papp is interviewed in DNV’s corporate magazine Forum: “To be sure, we have prescriptive regulations, such as many of the lifesaving and fire protection regulations, but we are moving more towards performance based regulations,” he says.
Large potential for LNG in regional shipping and power generation
Singapore: Investments in infrastructure for small scale LNG power production might be justified when the total demand for electric power exceeds 500 MW within a 120,000 km2 island region with no pipeline connection.
Joint Industry Project to develop an improved design basis for the use of shear keys
DNV is inviting key industry players to create an improved basis for a reliable design methodology for grouted connections with shear keys in jacket type and monopile wind turbine structures.
Joint Industry Project to manage subsea power cabling risks
Brussels: In order to decrease the risks associated with subsea power cabling in offshore wind farms and other energy-related projects, DNV is inviting the industry to develop common best practices.
DNV with new cleaner energy leadership in the UK
London, UK: DNV is strengthening its UK focus on cleaner energies by appointing Mark Young as head of its Cleaner Energy Department. His broad experience in both the US and European market is of great value for risk management services and technical support to the rapidly growing UK wind industry.
DNV strengthens cleaner energy management in North America
Houston, USA: In order to support ambitious growth targets in the US, DNV announces the promotions of Robert Z. Poore to Vice President of Business and Service Development for Cleaner Energy and Stephen R. Jones to Head of Department in the Seattle and Boston offices.
First 2-stroke gas engine taking Quantum 1-stroke further
London: By introducing a new solution for LNG-fuelled ships, DNV and MAN Diesel & Turbo are taking the Quantum concept ship one stroke further. Both the machinery and the hull design and arrangement have been improved.
DNV to issue new offshore technical guidance on offshore gas terminals
Based on DNV’s extensive experience in LNG, the company has prepared a detailed design and construction guidance for offshore gas terminals, scheduled to be released shortly.
Dolphin Drilling to receive the first ISDS class notation
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.
Turvallisuus ja vaatimustenmukaisuus on varmisetettu Rotterdamin uudessa nesteytetyn maakaasun terminaalissa
Rotterdam:in Gate -terminaali on ensimmäinen LNG-tuontiterminaali Alankomaissa. DNV auttaa kehittäjiä täyttämään turvallisuus- ja lainsäädännölliset vaatimukset tässä hankkeessa.
DNV suosittelee LNG:tä Pohjois-Amerikan meriliikenteelle
Houston: "Kotimaan aluksilla Pohjois-Amerikassa on kolme vaihtoehtoa täyttääkseen uudet päästövaatimukset; asentaa puhdistuslaitteet, polttaa vähärikkistä polttoainetta tai siirtyä LNG polttoaineeseen," sanoo Kenneth Vareide, director of operations, DNV North America Maritime. Lue lisää (eng.)
Toimitusketjun optimointi vähentää alusten päästöjä ja hyödyttää ympäristöä
DNV on kehittänyt toimitusketjun suorituskykyä mittaavan työkalun yhdessä MARLEN projektin kumppaneiden kanssa. Se laskee ympäristövaikutuksia ja energiatehokkuutta merenkulun logistiikkaketjuissa. Lue lisää (eng.)
New design practices for offshore wind turbine structures
DNV and key industry players are today releasing a report on the design of offshore monopile wind turbine structures.
DNV 150 years old: Historical collaboration with NTNU
Oslo: NTNU rector Torbjørn Digernes and the CEO of DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Henrik O. Madsen met yesterday to kick off an exciting research and history book project related to DNV’s 150th anniversary in 2014. DNV is contributing NOK 7 million to the project, which will among other things finance several doctoral scholarships.
DNVPS charts 30 years of progress in the bunker testing business
DNV Petroleum Services launched its testing service on Jan. 1, 1981. The company has tested 1.4 million fuel samples since then.
DNV evaluates the safety of Rotterdam’s expanding CO2 hub
Oslo: Risk management studies carried out by DNV will be crucial to the safety and public acceptance of the CO2 logistics hub being developed through the Rotterdam Climate Initiative.
Maailman ensimmäiset luokitussäännöt tuulipuistoja huoltaville aluksille
Oslo: DNV on kehittänyt maailman ensimmäiset luokitussäännöt tuulipuistoja huoltaville aluksille turvallisuuden parantamiseksi ja yhtenäisten standardien jouduttamiseksi. Lue lisää (eng.)
DNV valittiin ´Parhaaksi Verifioijaksi`
DNV valittiin ´Parhaaksi Verifioijaksi` 11. vuosittaisessa Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance -markkinatutkimuksessa. Lue lisää (eng.).
First carbon footprint tool for the building industry
Cancun, Mexico: DNV has verified the carbon footprint of building products in an initiative with CEMEX.
New international social responsibility standard
100 countries and 40 international organisations are behind the development of a common international social responsibility standard ISO 26000. The Norwegian launch was at DNV’s headquarters today.
A major step towards the new environmental era for tanker shipping
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.
Moving closer to Korea Gas Corporation
DNV has signed a MOU with Korea Gas Corporation, South Korea’s state-run gas corporation, to cooperate in EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) projects. With this firm agreement on the partnership, DNV will contribute to improving safety and quality of the Korean energy market.
New Offshore Standard for floating wind turbine structures
In order to support faster progress in the wind industry, DNV and key players are developing a common design standard for offshore floating wind turbine structures.
DNV expands staff of experts in Perth
Perth: Introducing front-end technology qualification and experiences from deepwater and LNG projects worldwide are key drivers behind the strong growth experienced in Australia by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an independent risk management company.
DNV develops risk plan for dangerous goods on Dutch waterways
Rotterdam: DNV is finalizing a risk methodology for the transport of dangerous goods by inland and sea-going vessels for the Dutch government.
DNV to certify offshore wind converter station
Hamburg: DNV will certify an offshore wind converter station being built by grid operator TenneT in the German sector of the North Sea.
DNV joins alliance to address challenges in communicating sustainability
International project gathers leading companies and experts to develop new approach to communicating sustainability and create a new narrative on what sustainable future entails.
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DNV appoints new container ship business director in Hamburg
Oslo: Jost Bergmann has been appointed container ship business director for DNV. He will coordinate a worldwide support and innovation network for this ship segment from Hamburg.
China’s first deep-water rig delivered with DNV class
China’s first deep-water semi-submersible drilling platform, COSLPIONEER, was delivered from Yantai CIMC Raffles for COSL recently. It represents another milestone to China’s offshore industry in the offshore engineering arena, which is presently dominated by yards in South Korea and Singapore.
COO beats sustainability drum
DNV’s Chief Operating Officer Bjørn K. Haugland underlines growing interest in sustainability as business case.
DNV Petroleum Services field study probes 2 mg/kg H2S maximum limit in ISO 8217:2010 marine fuel specification
SINGAPORE – A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide (H2S) measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg H2S limit as a safety net for ship personnel.
Fire on board fishing vessel
London: Earlier today a fire was reported on board the fishing vessel - stern trawler -Athena. The ship was stated to be some 230 miles south west of the Scilly Isles in the Irish Sea.
“Tougher regulations ahead”
“The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is widely expected to lead to tougher regulations with consequences for the whole offshore industry,” says Andreas Sohmen-Pao, CEO of the BW Group, one of the world’s leading maritime groups, to DNV Forum. He adds that new requirements, if based on thoughtful regulation, can bring the industry forward and generate business opportunities for progressive companies.
DNV to provide technical assistance to the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator Access Competition
London: DNV (Det Norske Veritas) will be providing technical assistance for the delivery of the UK’s Carbon Trust Access Competition.
DNV Petroleum Services wins Lloyd’s List Asia Award
DNV Petroleum Services was voted the ‘Best Provider of Maritime Support Services’ at the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2010.
DNV to investigate the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer
Houston: DNV has been contracted by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of the departments of the Interior and Homeland Security for the forensic examination of the blowout preventer (BOP) and lower marine riser package that was fitted to the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, the site of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill.
DNV acquires Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc.
The acquisition of Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc. (BEW Engineering, Inc.) in San Ramon, California, supports the DNV strategy of growth in Clean and Renewable energies.
Striking a chord at IORS 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.
Strengthening Sino-Norwegian ties
Chinese Vice Minister visits DNV headquarters to promote green Expo. Talks demonstrate mutual commitment towards combating climate change issues.
DNV verifies vessels according to IMO guideline on emission reduction
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 first out on competence management
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.
DNV and Patjens cooperate on first LNG fuelled container ship
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.
World’s first LNG-fuelled coaster to be classed to DNV
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.
DNV recommends changes to the US safety regime
Houston: “A step change can be achieved with respect to prevention and mitigation of major accidents through a performance based safety regime supported by a risk management approach. Empirically, the risk can be reduced by a factor of ten,” says Elisabeth Tørstad, DNV COO in the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa.
US and Norway: Fundamental differences between drilling regimes
Houston: DNV has compared the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Norwegian offshore drilling regulatory regimes and regulations. The study identified several similarities, but overall there are some fundamental differences between the two countries’ regulations.
DNV Petroleum Services introduces Catalyst Fine Particle Size Distribution Screening for enhanced monitoring of fuel treatment plant performance
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.
DNV Benchmark: Improving vessel performance
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.
New Recommended Practise for US BOP compliance
Houston: In order to support the oil and gas industry in complying with the US Department of Interior’s new regulations for immediate re-certification of subsea BOP (blow-out preventer) stacks, DNV has issued a Recommended Practise guiding owners and operators through requirements and technical aspects.
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