2010-08-17
Food Safety Survey in U.S. Shows Changing Shopping Habits and Demand for Certification
Consumers are not only very aware of food safety issues, they have significantly changed their shopping habits because of them. Similar patterns are evident among food industry professionals - manufacturers, distributors, retailers - a majority of whom have, in the past five years, changed their business practices to adapt to concerns about the safety of food products.
2010-06-30
Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc. Earns the ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency in Katy, Texas
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.
2010-06-03
DNV Business Assurance USA, hosts important ISO 50001 meeting
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.
2010-04-26
Negotiations between DNV and Intertek discontinued
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.
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.
2010-02-01
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.
2010-01-27
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.
2010-01-18
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.
2010-01-18
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.
2010-01-07
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.
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.
2008-12-19
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.
2008-12-02
ISO for Dubai Maritime City
DNV has awarded quality, safety and environmental ISO certification to Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and its regulatory arm Dubai Maritime City Authority. DMC aims to become the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre when it is completed in 2012.
2008-12-01
DNV office opens in Batam
DNV’s newbuilding and repair activities continue to expand in South East Asia with the opening of a new office in Batam, Indonesia.
2008-11-28
Dubai Municipality awarded ISO certification by DNV
Seven departments within the Dubai Municipality were recently awarded certification of their management systems to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.
2008-11-24
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.
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.
2008-10-16
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.
2008-10-13
DNV retains ‘Best in Class’ crown
DNV has retained its crown as the ‘The Best Classification Society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent’.
2008-10-03
What does an arctic 2018 Winter Olympic cost?
DNV has led a quality assurance project on the budget estimate and of the concept for arranging Olympic Winter Games in the arctic Norwegian city Tromsø.
2008-09-21
DNV offices fully operational again
The DNV offices in Houston and La Porte, Texas, are now back in business.
2008-09-18
DNV Offices Recovery Status following Hurricane Ike
The DNV offices in Houston, TX and La Porte, TX were impacted by the widespread electrical power outage throughout Houston due to Hurricane Ike.
2008-08-26
DNV leads Integrated Operations development
DNV is leading a unique collaboration between the Norwegian IT, defence, oil and gas industries to develop a digital platform for the next generation integrated operations.
2008-06-13
Collaboration with VIMARU and VINASHIN
Collaboration between Vietnamese and Norwegian interests aims to enhance competency and capacity within Vietnam’s maritime, offshore and shipbuilding sectors.
2008-06-05
Pertamina orders five CLEAN tankers
Jakarta: Indonesia's Pertamina has ordered five new oil tankers. All will comply with DNV's environmental rules - a first by a major oil ompany on South East Asia.
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