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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

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.

2010-02-21

DNV-Qatalum ISO agreement

DNV is to provide ISO 9001 quality certification to Qatalum.

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.

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 busy at Workboats event

Middle East offshore supply vessels an important growth market for DNV.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Major Indian marine terminal operator certifies supply chain to reduce risks

DNV recently certified the Indian marine terminal operator DP World Nhava Sheva to the standard ISO 28000, with specifications for security management systems. The ISO 28000 standard is developed to reduce risks to goods and people within supply chains.