http://www.dnv.com.au/rss/internationalnews.aspRecent news from Det Norske Veritashttp://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.com.au/press_area/press_releases/2010/dnvtoopenglobalcruisecentreinmiami.aspOslo, Norway March: Long active in the cruise industry in North America, DNV is pleased to announce plans to open of a new facility in Miami, Florida. The Global Cruise Centre will enable DNV to respond more quickly to local customer demand and serve as a hub for a network of DNV cruise ship service centres around the world.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/olivermoghissitoserveasvicepresidentofnace.aspThe 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.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/uae_first_private_yacht_regulations.aspThe 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.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:29:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/secondpolarcusvesseldelivered.aspPolarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/press_area/press_releases/2010/100000offshorecontainerscertifiedbydnv.aspFirst launched in 1989, DNV’s Certification 2.7-1 for Offshore Containers has become the industry standard. Early February, DNV achieved a significant milestone.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/press_area/press_releases/2010/dnvmaintaineditsstrongpositionin2009.aspOslo: With growth in both its total revenue and number of employees, DNV held a strong position in all its main areas of activity in 2009. Despite the difficulties in the global economy, DNV achieved operating revenue of MNOK 10,286 in 2009, 8% more than in 2008.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/press_area/press_releases/2010/dnvtoassesstherefurbishmentofczechpowerplant.aspPRAGUE: DNV has signed a contract with the Czech Ministry of the Environment to conduct an assessment of the refurbishment plans for the Prunéřov II power plant. The findings of the assessment will be presented in March at a press conference in Prague at which both the Czech Ministry of the Environment and DNV will be present.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/dnvhelpingcustomersreducecoststhroughenergyefficiencyandfuelmanagement.aspIn 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.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/160choicehotelscertifiedtoenvironmentalmanagementsystemstandard.aspAll 160 Choice hotels have now been certified by DNV to the Environmental Management System standard - ISO 14001.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/press_area/press_releases/2010/dnvawards.aspAthens: DNV is pleased to award Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.’s vessel, the M/T Seacrown, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certificate, consistent with a voluntary Declaration of Compliance (Part II) with the MLC.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/dnvjoinszeroemissionmobilityalliance.aspAn 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.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/dnvhasestablishedanoffshorecommitteeinchina.aspDNV 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.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:11:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2010/dnvsnewhospitalaccreditation.aspIASIS Healthcare® is the first health system to achieve DNV accreditation across its entire network of 16 hospitals.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2009/ucpartnerswithdnvtoraiseeducationalstandards.aspUniversity of Cebu and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help enhance maritime education and training standards in the Philippines.Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com.au/news_events/news/2009/firstofsixpolarcusvesselsdelivered.aspDubai-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.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:07:00 GMT