http://www.dnv.us/rss/internationalnews.aspRecent news from Det Norske Veritashttp://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.us/press_area/press_releases/2010/100000offshorecontainerscertifiedbydnv.aspOslo, Norway March 3 2010: First launched in 1989, DNV’s Certification 2.7-1 for Offshore Containers has become the industry standard.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/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.us/press_area/press_releases/2010/elonmusktesla.aspFebruary 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.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/press_area/press_releases/2010/dnvandmsu.aspConsumers alter shopping habits based on food safety concerns and express confidence in the idea of labeling products with evidence of independent food safety certification.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/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.us/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.us/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.us/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 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/prestigiousgreenglobeawardedtodnv.aspDNV in the UK received an award at the Green Business Awards 2009. The "Green Globes" uphold the most innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK business for achieving environmental sustainability, and implementing smart business practiceWed, 16 Dec 2009 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/dnvsecuresframeagreementswithnyk.aspDNV 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.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/worldsfirstcircularultradeepwaterdrillingrigdeliveredwithdnvclass.aspSevan 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.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/press_area/press_releases/2009/npharrsmiththenewchairmanofdnvsrigownerscommittee.aspHouston, Texas: N. Pharr Smith, Vice President of Transocean, has been appointed as the Chairman of DNV’s Rig Owners’ Committee.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/dnvandintertekdiscussbusinessassurancemerger.aspOslo, 20.11.2009: DNV and Intertek today announced that they are in discussions regarding a potential to unite their business assurance activities, and thereby consolidating its position as a world leader in certification, inspection and testing.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/afirstfornykshipmanagement.aspNYK 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.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.us/news_events/news/2009/prestigioushattrickfordnv.aspAt the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards last week, DNV was crowned ‘The Best Classification Society’ for the 3rd year in succession.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMT