DNV forays into Dynamic Positioning Course Certification
DNV SeaSkill certified its first Dynamic Positioning course offered by world-wide maritime training provider, Sir Derek Bibby Maritime Training Centre, the training arm of Bibby Ship Management situated in Mumbai, India.
Asia’s First TOTS Compliant Cargo Handling Simulator validated by DNV
The performance of Asia's First Cargo Handling Simulator designed, set-up and owned by global simulation solution provider Applied Research International (ARI), is validated by the competency management arm of DNV, DNV SeaSkill.
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.
DNV SeaSkill bags maiden course certification contract
DNV Seaskill signs a course certification contract with maritime education and training provider, International Educational Council (IEC).
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.
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.
Second Polarcus vessel delivered
Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
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 Secures Frame Agreements with NYK
DNV has secured two ship recycling frame agreements with NYK to provide the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) and perform review and survey for the IHM Statement of Compliance for 35 NYK-operated vessels.
World’s first circular ultra-deep-water drilling rig delivered with DNV class
Sevan Marine’s Sevan Driller, the world’s first cylindrical drilling unit, has completed sea trials off the coast of China on November 23, 2009, and has started its voyage to Brasil for commencement of a six-year contract with Petrobras S.A.
Maran Tankers targets operational excellence with ISO and OHSAS certifications
Athens: At a recent ceremony Maran Tankers of Greece received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 – both certificates issued by DNV.
Safety Excellence: Leveraging DNV’s in-house competence
With a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers, psychologists and organizational sociologists, the Safety Excellence project team now working with BWGas to improve safety performance is bringing new insight into a very human issue: Safety Culture.
DNV Silent notation makes some noise
First announced in October, DNV’s new optional notation for vessels seeking to reduce vessel noise is scheduled to be available 1 January 2010.
FellowSHIP: Fuel cells on the brink of commercialisation
Now successfully installed aboard the OSV Viking Lady, fuel cell technology is one step closer to a commercial application for the maritime industry.
Striking a chord at the Indian Shipping Summit 2009
DNV makes a mark at the prestigious 5th edition of the Indian Shipping Summit Conference and Exhibition held on 21-22 Oct 2009 in Mumbai, co-organised by Seatrade and Tradewinds.
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.
Prestigious “hat-trick” for DNV
At the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards last week, DNV was crowned ‘The Best Classification Society’ for the 3rd year in succession.
DNV releases guide to reducing air emissions from ships
Oslo: DNV has released a comprehensive guide to the technical and operational issues involved in reducing air emissions from ships, including details of the latest MARPOL requirements entering into force on 1 July 2010.
VLCC series for NITC completed
DSME has delivered Dadgar, the last of a series of three DNV-classed VLCCs for NITC.
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.
USCG extends the deadline for Vessel Security Officer Refresher Course
The U.S. Coast Guard is giving eligible mariners more time to take the Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Refresher Course.
Optimizing machinery performance pays off
Høvik: A 4% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be achieved simply by optimizing a vessel’s machinery performance.
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.
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.
Class orders at Austal
Despite the global economic recession, significant orders to DNV Class have been placed with Australian shipbuilder Austal.
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.
Lay-ups – a consequence of the financial crisis
During the major lay-ups in the shipping industry in the 1970s and 1980s, DNV was instrumental setting the standard on safe and cost optimal lay-up and preservation of ships. Due to the financial crisis, this knowledge and experience are once again sought after.
Prestigious double for DNV
Eivind Grøstad was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while DNV also retained its Best in Class crown at the Lloyd’s List Middle East Awards.
A first for DNV and Thome
DNV has struck a groundbreaking agreement with Thome Ship Management that will set a new global benchmark in seafarer competency levels.