Upgraded LNG containment system for reduced boil-off
Oslo: GTT’s Mark III cargo containment system has been further developed to reduce the boil-off rate from LNG carriers by one third. DNV is the first class society to qualify this new GTT technology...
View ArticleThe world’s fleet is going to change as we head for 2020
Oslo: The ratification of IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention is not yet certain, and the global sulphur limit in 2020 is subject to a review in 2018. What is certain is the new emission control...
View ArticleEU said yes to the Swedish-Finnish maritime suggestion
When defined actions are conducted the participants of the Swedish-Finnish maritime suggestion “Make a Difference” will be co-financed by the EU via the Trans-European Transport Network.
View ArticleDNV to class PETRONAS FLNG Unit, expected to be world’s first in operation
Oslo: DNV has been awarded the contract to class PETRONAS' first floating LNG unit (PFLNG 1), destined for the Kanowit field offshore Sarawak, Malaysia.
View ArticleDNV and GL to merge
Hamburg/Oslo, 20. December 2012: An agreement has been signed to merge DNV and GL. The new entity will be called DNV GL Group. It will be one of the world’s leading ship classification societies and...
View ArticleThe needs for windfarm construction vessels is growing rapidly
Dubai: 2013 marks the start of a period of rapid growth in the windfarm construction vessel market and it coincides with new operational demands that require careful consideration, particularly in the...
View ArticleWashington State Ferries (WSF) explores LNG as fuel together with DNV
“WSF burns more than 17 million gallons of ultra-low sulfur diesel each year – and it’s our fastest growing operating expense. LNG has the potential to significantly reduce emissions and the cost of...
View ArticleNorway is teaming up in pole position for battery-powered ships
Oslo: The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up and has taken a leading role in developing battery-powered ships. The first four hybrid vessels will start to sail in 2013/14. In 2015, they will be...
View ArticleDNV and PSE report on ship carbon capture & storage
Maritime CCS “feasible and can reduce emissions by 65%”
View ArticleFirst two stroke gas engines for LNG carriers
Vancouver: Teekay LNG Partners has ordered two 173,400m3 LNG carriers from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in Korea.
View ArticlePolarcus recognises green ship operations as a business advantage
Polarcus, a Dubai-based seismic company, recently achieved DNV’s highest standard for environmental and energy-efficient ship operations by being awarded DNV’s Triple-E Level 1 rating for 6 of its...
View ArticleDNV Software launches a complete risk management solution
Structured and analytical risk management has direct effects on a company’s ability to build a competitive advantage.
View ArticleDNV and Grieg Star take Batteries On Board
Bergen, Norway 10 April 2013: Battery hybrid ships are believed to be an alternative energy system mix for the shipping of tomorrow. Recent results of a joint DNV and Grieg Star hybrid ship crane...
View ArticleThe UK’s risk leaders discuss: Mergers & acquisitions from failure to success
'How should risk management support due diligence during an acquisition or merger and what are the needs at Board and management team level?'
View ArticleDNV Software providing one single data model for offshore design
Design and analysis of offshore and maritime structures has previously involved the use of several different models where data from one model must be manually transferred to others – a costly and...
View ArticleDNV urges increased safety focus in shipping
Oslo: Increased focus on ship safety is DNV’s main priority when identifying critical issues in shipping. An extended focus on risk-based rules, safety barriers and identifying high-risk areas are...
View ArticleDNV wants increased focus on plastic degradation in the ocean
Oslo: DNV and WWF have announced ideas on how to develop a research concept vessel that can address the seemingly intractable problems associated with cleaning up the plastic debris that is...
View ArticleBefore and after data convincing for container-ship nose replacement
Oslo: DNV has gathered before and after operational-performance data which indicate that redesigning the bulbous bow of slow-steaming container ships can produce fuel savings of 5 per cent or above....
View ArticleEnhancing lifeboat safety
Oslo: DNV is taking lifeboat safety one step further. The company claims that maritime lifeboat safety will be enhanced by transferring offshore lifeboat design practices to ships.
View ArticleDNV first with rules for low flashpoint maritime fuels
Oslo: The 1. July DNV will release rules for using low flashpoint fuels such as methanol for bunker fuel. Interest for methanol as ship fuel is growing in response to the need to reduce NOx and SOx...
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