2010-08-10
DNV’s published rules and standards are now easily accessible and changing format to become more user friendly
The July edition of the Rules is available for free online
2010-07-28
L&T continues to choose DNV for maritime training
DNV Academy recently inked three training contracts with L&T Shipbuilding Limited, the shipbuilding arm of India's leading engineering & construction powerhouses, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), to train and develop the organizations graduate and diploma engineers.
2010-07-21
DNV SeaSkill bags maiden course certification contract
DNV Seaskill signs a course certification contract with maritime education and training provider, International Educational Council (IEC).
2010-05-14
Largest bulk carrier delivered with DNV class
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.
2010-05-07
DNV Petroleum Services identifies critical issues on EU 0.1% marine fuel sulphur regulations
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.
2010-04-22
World’s first for Polarcus and DNV
World’s first Arctic-ready 12 streamer seismic vessel classed by DNV
2010-04-14
DNV partners with DMA
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.
2010-04-14
DNV completes verification and certification of major Indian deepwater project
DNV has successfully completed the verification and certification of Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) fully commissioned KG-D6 deepwater gas field development project.
2010-03-23
DNV sets up Clean Tech Centre in Singapore
DNV has formally opened its new Clean Technology Centre (CTC) in Singapore
2010-03-22
DNV challenges shipping executives on competence
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.
2010-03-16
Oliver Moghissi to serve as Vice President of NACE
The Houston-based NACE International, the recognized leader in the corrosion engineering and science community, has named Oliver C. Moghissi, Director of DNV’s Materials & Corrosion Technology Center, as vice president for the 2010-2011 term.
2010-03-15
World’s first private yacht regulations
The 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.
2010-03-09
Second Polarcus vessel delivered
Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
2009-07-01
FSSC 22000 acknowledged by the GFSI
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).
2009-05-18
On a shared journey towards sustainable oceans
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) was established twelve years ago in response to the call for more sustainable management of the world’s oceans. At the time, the task seemed far-fetched. Today sustainability has become mainstream.
2009-02-25
New food safety certification scheme FSSC 22000 to be launched
FSSC 22000 is a new food safety certification scheme about to be launched. FSSC 22000 is specifically targeted at food manufacturers and is built upon the well known ISO 22000 standard.
2008-10-28
ISO 9001:2008 – Changes and transition of certificates
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) will publish the new edition of ISO 9001 standard before year end. No new requirements are introduced in ISO 9001:2008.
2006-05-10
Certificate to leading engine manufacturer in China
Shandong Huayuan Laidong Engine company, one of China’s leading manufacturers of diesel engines, was recently presented with the ISO/TS16049 certificate by DNV.
160 Choice hotels certified to Environmental Management System standard
All 160 Choice hotels have now been certified by DNV to the Environmental Management System standard - ISO 14001.
DNV has established an offshore committee in China
DNV has recently established a Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who is also one of the pioneers of China’s offshore industry, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the chairman of the committee.
DNV joins Zero Emission Mobility alliance
An international cooperative effort to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible was announced during the COP 15 climate conference in Copenhagen. DNV is part of the effort and has assembled a team to define a road map for DNV moving forward with sustainable mobility.
Helping customers reduce costs through energy efficiency and fuel management
In response to customer demand for reducing operating costs and rising concerns over carbon emissions, DNV is working with a number shipowners and operators to reduce fuel consumption up to 15 per cent annually.
DNV's New Hospital Accreditation rapidly gaining ground in the US
IASIS Healthcare® is the first health system to achieve DNV accreditation across its entire network of 16 hospitals.
Action needed now on maritime labour convention
DNV is encouraging ship owners, managers and crewing agents to take action now on the imminent entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention.
Austal completes series for VMSL
Austal has delivered the last in a series of fourteen DNV-classed ferries for VMSL.
A first for NYK Shipmanagement
NYK Shipmanagement Singapore is taking competence management to new heights. Today it became the first Asian ship manager to be certified in accordance with the DNV standard for competence management system.
Class orders at Austal
Despite the global economic recession, significant orders to DNV Class have been placed with Australian shipbuilder Austal.
Developing best practices for Arctic offshore structures
In order to improve existing industry guidelines for the safe design of both fixed and floating structures in Arctic offshore regions, DNV is kicking off a new joint industry project. Several of the major oil and gas players have already committed themselves, and a recommended practice for ice effects on offshore structures will now be developed.
Collaboration to address human element issues in maritime safety
SINGAPORE: The Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have agreed to jointly address human element issues in maritime safety.
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