The Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre of Trondheim, Norway is the first training centre to have its navigation course certified to DNV’s ice navigation standard. “Representing the world’s only competence standard in this area we are stressing the importance that the additional challenges in Arctic waters must be met with a highly skilled crew,” says Jon Rysst, DNV’s regional manger of Norway, Finland and Baltics.
DNV announces that its Seattle, Washington, office has been approved for accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for acoustic noise emissions testing on wind turbines.
DNV announces that its Seattle, Washington, office has been approved for accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for acoustic noise emissions testing on wind turbines.

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.

Oslo: The Vietnamese Government has decided to start importing liquefied natural gas, and gasification terminals are already under development. Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai yesterday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DNV at its headquarters in Oslo.

Athens: Heavy fuel oil is not an option for future shipping within ECAs. Alternatives have to be introduced. A DNV study concludes that LNG is the obvious alternative to satisfy future ECA requirements, particularly for the short sea shipping.
Singapore: DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) today unveils the maritime industry’s most comprehensive data service on marine distillate quality delivered to commercial vessels globally.
Oslo: DNV now offers an Extended Dry Docking service, developed to enable shipowners to extend periods between dry-dockings.
Athens: The DNV Triple-E environmental rating scheme has received a warm welcome in the shipping industry. This is the feedback after one year of pilot projects with a selection of ship-owners.
Athens: Working closely with local partners, DNV’s Research & Innovation centre in Piraeus, Greece has taken the lead in the development of maritime carbon capture technology and works towards new solutions for energy management and logistics.

Shanghai 01.06.2010: “CDM should play an important part in future emission trading schemes because it has demonstrated that it leads to both emission reductions and technology transfer,” said Senior Vice President Bjørn K. Haugland of DNV at a Sino-Norwegian round-table in Shanghai. DNV is building up its resources in China to meet the growing demand for services in the world’s largest market for CDM projects.

Shanghai 29.05.2010: ”Global shipping can reduce its CO2 emissions by 30 % the next 20 years through measures that are profitable for the shipping companies. The single most effective move is to introduce LNG as fuel,” said Executive Vice President Remi Eriksen of DNV at a shipping summit in Shanghai.

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.

Shanghai: “As much as 50 % of cost overruns and delays in offshore projects can be mitigated through better use of early risk reviews, technology qualification programs and classification schemes.
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.
SINGAPORE – A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) survey on the operational impact of the European Union 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit – enforced on Jan 1 this year – has revealed potentially critical issues.
Dubai: DNV has appointed Antony DSouza as its regional manager for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent
Beijing: On March 26th 2010, a joint research project focusing on Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) announced the completion of its 1st phase.
Oslo: Further to Intertek Group plc’s (Intertek) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) announcement on 20 November 2009, Intertek and DNV today confirm that they are discontinuing their discussions in relation to the proposed transfer of the majority of DNV’s Business Assurance Division to Intertek.

World’s first Arctic-ready 12 streamer seismic vessel classed by DNV

The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) in Abu Dhabi and DNV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalising a partnership helping the DMA realise its ambitions in providing world class municipal services.
DNV has successfully completed the verification and certification of Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) fully commissioned KG-D6 deepwater gas field development project.

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.
DNV and the energy industry, with valuable contribution from government agencies, have developed the world’s most comprehensive guideline for safe and sustainable geological storage of CO2. This unified procedural framework is intended for global use, supporting both industry and regulators, and is a breakthrough that should speed up the large scale deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
Oslo: DNV’s business support system ConCert has won the Gartner & 1to1 Media Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Excellence award in the Enterprise-wide category.

DNV has formally opened its new Clean Technology Centre (CTC) in Singapore
Still in the grip of an economic downturn, the shipping industry is struggling to manage the gap between shrinking budgets and the costs of maintaining quality safety and environmental performance through competence. But according to DNV, the issue is widely misunderstood.

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which is the most influential interest group for food retail companies, has officially recognised The Food Safety System Certification 22000 standard (FSSC 22000).
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