DNV names regional head
Dubai: DNV has appointed Antony DSouza as its regional manager for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type approval for new ballast water treatment system
Oslo: DNV has issued its very first type approval certificate for a treatment system, which will reduce the spread of organisms through ballast water.
DNV retains pole position
DNV retains number one position in the Paris memorandum rankings.
Collaboration with VIMARU and VINASHIN
Collaboration between Vietnamese and Norwegian interests aims to enhance competency and capacity within Vietnam’s maritime, offshore and shipbuilding sectors.
DNV to class Polarcus orders
Athens: Dubai-based Polarcus has ordered 6 advanced seismic vessels. All will be built at Dydocks World-Dubai and classed by DNV.
Pertamina orders five CLEAN tankers
Jakarta: Indonesia's Pertamina has ordered five new oil tankers. All will comply with DNV's environmental rules - a first by a major oil ompany on South East Asia.
DNV strengthening its position and presence in Piraeus
Athens: Piraeus is to become DNV’s major maritime centre for bulker and tanker owners.
Greek shipowners entering into new business opportunities
Athens: The first drillships to be classed to DNV and ordered by a Greek shipowner are now to be built. Metrostar Management Corp has ordered these two ships – both to be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea.
Marbat - the first of a new series of VLCCs with top Comfort Class
Athens: A new very large crude carrier (VLCC) has been delivered, providing better comfort for the crew.
DNV secures more conversions
DNV profits from increase in conversion work at Drydocks World Dubai (DWD)
Offshore support vessel orders soar for DNV
Hunt for oil resources fuels building boom and DNV’s increasing share for all types of offshore support vessels.
World first for OSM
Orient Ship Management Norway (OSM) has become the first company in the world to be certified according to DNV’s standard for Crew Manning Offices & Private Recruitment and Placement Services.
DNV first classification society to open exclusive office in Darwin
Darwin: The demand for DNV’s services is steadily increasing in Australia’s Northern Territory, particularly within the market sectors of Defence, Maritime and Offshore. By opening an office in Darwin, DNV is the first classification society to have a permanent presence in Australia’s Northern Territory.
DNV Petroleum Services opens new laboratory
Barendrecht, the Netherlands: In a timely response to the recent IMO conclusions on marine fuel regulations, DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) today officially opened a new bunker testing facility in the Netherlands.
DNV Congratulates Austal Ships on their 20 year Anniversary
2008 marks 20 years of shipbuilding for Austal Ships – one of the world leaders in the design and construction of high speed aluminium vessels.
DNV Awards First Scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai: The first DNV scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was awarded last week. Six students from SJTU’s School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering (NAOCE) won the DNV scholarship for 2007.
Expensive safety hangover in the shipping industry
Singapore: Updated figures for 2007 show that the losses from navigational accident within the shipping industry are continuing to increase.
EFTA inspection at DNV closed
The EFTA Surveillance Authority has closed its inspection at DNV. The EFTA team assisted by the Norwegian competition authorities left the DNV head office at Høvik on Friday last week.
Columbia Shipmanagement takes onboard DNV Navigator
ARENDAL: Columbia Ship Management based in Limassol, Hamburg, and Singapore has taken onboard DNV Navigator on 128 of the ships under their management.
Big bulk carriers prioritised
To assist owners with the challenges of building and operating ships for the booming bulk cargo trades, DNV recently conducted a half-day seminar in Hong Kong on bulk carrier construction and operation.
DNV wins ‘Best in Class’ double
Shipping Daily Lloyd’s List has chosen DNV as ‘The best Classification Society in the Middle East and Indian Sub-continent’.
Vietnam – almost doubled in one year
Nowhere on the DNV globe is the growth rate as high as in Vietnam. While the number of employees was less than 40 a year ago, it has today passed 70.
New standard strengthens VLOCs
DNV is the classification for close to half the world’s fleet of very large ore carriers (VLOC).
DNV Navigator wins Singapore Minister Innovation Award
The Singapore Ministry of Transport awarded a Minister Innovation Award to the latest DNV project with the Singapore MPA (Maritime Port Authority).