2011-07-20
New DNV Business Assurance Middle East Website Goes Live
The new website found at www.dnvba.ae houses the certification, assessment and training services delivered by DNV Business Assurance, Middle East. Browse services that can help assure the performance of your systems, products and organizations.
2011-04-26
eHosting Data Fort certified for BS25999
DNV Business Assurance, Middle East issued its first BS25999 Certificate for eHosting Data Fort,a leading provider of Managed IT and Advisory Services and a fully owned subsidiary of TECOM Investments.
2011-04-17
Ministry of Manpower of Oman certified for Information Security by DNV Business Assurance Middle East
A celebration was held at the Ministry of Manpower honoring the Information System Department for getting the ISO 27001 certificate for the information security. The certification was granted by DNV Business Assurance Middle East under the patronage of Hamad bin Khamis al Amri, Under-Secretary of Manpower Ministry.
2011-04-14
DNV issued EEDI verification for a super-large tanker owned by KOTC in Kuwait
In March 2011 DNV has verified the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for the crude oil tanker “Dar Salwa” owned by Kuwait Oil Tanker Company S.A.K. (KOTC). The ship with 318,000 DWT is the first super-large oil tanker that has received the EEDI verification statement from DNV, declaring the ship’s CO2 emission level.
2011-02-08
CE Marking workshop by DNV in Dubai
DNV organized a one day workshop on Fundamentals of Product Certification and CE marking in Dubai on Feburary, the 8th.
2011-01-28
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.
2011-01-20
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.
2011-01-17
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.
2011-01-06
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.
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2010-10-14
DNV is making waves in the Ports & Terminals, Middle East
The new industry event, TOC (Terminal Operations Conference) Middle East was held in Muscat, Oman on 20-21st September 2010.
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2010-04-20
World’s first for Polarcus and DNV
World’s first Arctic-ready 12 streamer seismic vessel classed by DNV
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2010-03-07
World’s first private yacht regulations
World’s first ever private yacht regulations have been developed by the UAE National Transport Authority (NTA) and Abu Dhabi MAR with support from DNV.
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2009-12-23
UC partners with DNV to raise educational standards
University of Cebu and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help enhance maritime education and training standards in the Philippines.
2008-09-24
“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.
2008-05-20
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.
Campbell to head DNV Maritime’s operations in Abu Dhabi
Liam Campbell has been appointed DNV’s station manager in Abu Dhabi.
DNV calls for accredited certification
DNV calls on the food industry to implement accredited HACCP certification to ensure increased food safety in the Middle East.
DNV calls for improved safety performance in shipping
The global economic crisis is affecting shipping safety performance warns DNV director Bjorn Tore Markussen in Singapore. “More needs to be done on safety training to combat this trend.”
DNV and Intertek discuss business assurance merger
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.
DNV recognises Boeing for environmental achievement
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.
DNV launches Climate Change Academy
DNV calls for a strategic response to the shortage of competence and skills in climate change and launches a Climate Change Academy.
DNV eyes growth despite crunch
DNV’s continued focus on customer relations, quality and an ability to provide innovative services are key components in a strategy that is helping DNV expand further into the Middle East market – despite the economic downturn.
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DNV congratulates Masdar City on IRENA localisation
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, the world’s only zero-carbon city, has been chosen to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
DNV eyes growth despite crunch
DNV’s continued focus on customer relations, quality and an ability to provide innovative services are key components in a strategy that is helping DNV expand further in the Middle East market – despite the economic downturn.
DNV Forum: Saving Energy
Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Nobuo Tanaka is on the cover of the latest edition of DNV’s corporate magazine DNV Forum, talking about the challenges we all face.
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DNV develops new PSC tool kit
DNV has developed a new tool kit to help shipowners and managers prepare for Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
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.
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.
Press releases
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