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.

June 30, 2010, Katy, Texas, Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc., has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection. Commercial buildings and industrial plants that rate in the top 25 percent of facilities in the nation for energy efficiency may qualify for the ENERGY STAR.
On May 18-20, the DNV Business Assurance Houston office hosted the US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to the ISO Project Committee (PC) 242. The purpose of the meeting was to gather input from the American perspective, for the anticipated Energy management systems ISO 50001 standard, specifically the ‘Requirements with guidance for use’ document.
In honor of accomplishments in the field of electric vehicles, Elon Musk, Chairman, Product Architect and CEO for Tesla Motors, received the 2010 Automotive Executive of the Year Innovator Award. Sponsored by DNV, the Award was presented at the Detroit Athletic Club among a luncheon crowd of nearly 200 automotive industry leaders.
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.

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.
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.
Oslo, 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.

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.

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.

Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
First launched in 1989, DNV’s Certification 2.7-1 for Offshore Containers has become the industry standard. Early February, DNV achieved a significant milestone.
Oslo: 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.
February 17, 2010 -- The 2010 Automotive Executive of the Year Innovator Award is sponsored by DNV Certification and is presented to Elon Musk, Chairman, Product Architect and CEO of Tesla Motors, in recognition of his technology leadership and innovation, as well as his enlightened vision for the automotive industry’s future.

Consumers alter shopping habits based on food safety concerns and express confidence in the idea of labeling products with evidence of independent food safety certification.
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.
All 160 Choice hotels have now been certified by DNV to the Environmental Management System standard - ISO 14001.
Athens: 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.
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.
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.

IASIS Healthcare® is the first health system to achieve DNV accreditation across its entire network of 16 hospitals.

Houston, Texas: N. Pharr Smith, Vice President of Transocean, has been appointed as the Chairman of DNV’s Rig Owners’ Committee.
Oslo: DNV and Petrobras have signed a contract for the classification of the FPSO, P-62, which will operate in Module 4 of the Roncador Field in Brazil’s Campos Basin.

The International Gas Union (IGU) has accepted DNV as a new member of its organisation. IGU represents 750 of the world’s gas experts and arranges the World Gas Conference every three years.
Oslo, 25 August: The China Special Equipment Inspection and Research Center (CSEI) and DNV have signed a cooperation framework agreement. For DNV the agreement entails the start of a close cooperation with one of the key regulatory agencies for the rapidly growing energy and food industries in China.
Houston, Texas: DNV has appointed Kenneth Vareide as the new regional manager responsible for maritime and offshore class operations in North and South America. Mr Vareide has held several senior management positions within DNV.
Stord: The joint industry project FellowSHIP today passed an important milestone with the installation of a full scale fuel cell on board the supply vessel Viking Lady.

In order to support the UK’s renewable energy and carbon abatement industries, such as wind, wave, tidal and CCS, DNV is strengthening its presence in London. “A new unit will accommodate at least 25 specialists within a year,” says Remi Eriksen, DNV Energy’s Chief Operating Officer.
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