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DNV GL Launches North American Offshore Equipment Manufacturers' Committee

DNV GL’s Center of Excellence for Drilling & Well Control Equipment recently hosted the inaugural gathering of the North American Offshore Equipment Manufacturers’ Committee (NAOEMC).

• Maritime

Advanced fishing vessel Blue North joins DNV GL fleet

The new long line fishing vessel Blue North has been designed to set new standards in safe and sustainable operations. Built to DNV GL rules at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington, the Norwegian designed vessel was recently delivered to Seattle based owners Blue North.

• Maritime

International ballast water convention – Implications for offshore units

The IMO International Ballast Water Convention has been ratified and will enter into force on 8 September 2017. The convention requires mobile offshore units to carry an International Ballast Water Management Certificate by this date at the latest. This Technical and Regulatory News aims to clarify the convention’s implications for offshore units.

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Next generation ECO Insight adds new functionality to DNV GL’s fleet performance management solution

The latest release of DNV GL’s fleet performance management solution ECO Insight adds a range of new analytical and reporting features to the market leading portal. The new features enable shipowners to manage more vessel data than ever, with more frequent and higher quality results.

• Maritime

New requirements coming up – Utilize your management system smartly

On 1 September 2016, the PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CIC) started and, in January 2017, the Polar Code and amendments to MLC will enter into force. At the same time, the gradual implementation of the Manila amendments to STCW will have been completed. This Technical and Regulatory News outlines the new MLC, STCW, Polar Code requirements and PSC CIC in more detail and gives advice on how you can utilize management systems to prepare for upcoming campaigns and new requirements.

• Maritime

DNV GL releases the new issue of MARITIME IMPACT magazine

Just in time for the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, DNV GL has published this year’s second issue of the classification society’s customer and stakeholder magazine MARITIME IMPACT. It features outstanding projects with customers and covers digital innovation and other technology trends in shipping.

• Maritime

DNV GL launches Recommended Practice to enhance the cyber security of maritime assets

What are the best options for securing remote connections on ship and offshore systems? Which operational technology on board is most vulnerable to cyber-attacks? DNV GL has published a Recommended Practice (RP) on “Cyber Security Resilience Management” to help the industry address potential cyber hazards. Developed in cooperation with customers, the RP provides guidance on risk assessment, general improvements to cyber security, and the verification of security improvements and management systems.

• Maritime

SMM 2016: Smarter operations with DNV GL’s modern class solutions

Classification society DNV GL showed how smarter operations, built around modern classification, could help shipping to weather the tough market conditions at its press conference at the SMM trade fair today.

• Maritime

ISDS first for DNV GL classed Ocean Greatwhite - world’s largest semi-submersible

DNV GL has welcomed the world’s largest semi-submersible drilling rig into class recently. Ocean Greatwhite is 123 metres long and 78 metres wide and was delivered at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea. Owned by the Houston-based drilling contractor Diamond Offshore, the rig will be chartered to oil major BP and will operate in the Great Australian Bight.

• Maritime

USCG and DNV GL sign new memorandum of agreement

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and DNV GL signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) authorizing DNV GL to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) and delegated certain survey and certification services for U.S. flagged vessels.

• Maritime

Offen Group uses DNV GL’s e-learning course to improve energy efficiency

The three shipping companies of the Offen Group, CPO Container, CPO Tanker and CPO Bulker, have decided to implement DNV GL’s e-learning course “Energy Efficiency on Board” across their entire fleet. The E-learning tool, developed by DNV GL’s Maritime Academy, enables users to identify potential savings in a simple way and to implement them in ship operation.

• Maritime

DNV GL joins cross industry group to spur LNG uptake

DNV GL joined SEA\LNG, a new cross industry initiative group to accelerate the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The partners involved in the project are Carnival Corporation & plc, ENGIE, ENN, GE, GTT, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, TOTE Inc. and Wärtsilä.

• Maritime

First SCRUBBER READY vessel Oriental Jubilee joins DNV GL fleet

DNV GL welcomed the Unique Shipping Group’s new vessel Oriental Jubilee into class when it was christened in Ulsan, Korea recently. The 84,000 m3 LPG carrier was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan and is the first vessel to be awarded the DNV GL SCRUBBER READY notation.

• Maritime

New revision of Offshore Classification Rules and Standards

A new release of our offshore classification rules and standards portfolio is now available. This release improves the clarity and overview of our documents, while further developing our classification services, assuring the safety and integrity of mobile offshore units and FPSOs and minimizing operational interference.

• Maritime

IMO requirements from July 2015 to July 2018 inclusive

This news summarizes the most important IMO/ ILO requirements entering into force from 1st July 2016 to 1st July 2018 inclusive.

• Maritime

New MED Directive coming into force September 18th – What you need to know

DNV GL is receiving an increasing number of requests regarding a new directive on marine equipment 2014/90/EU, published by the European Union on July 23rd 2014. The directive will repeal directive 96/98/EC with effect from September 18th 2016. This Technical and Regulatory News provides you with the key information you need.

• Maritime

DNV GL’s annual report for 2015 is available now

The annual report integrates a comprehensive review of our business and of our financial and sustainability performance. For the first time, this year's report has been designed to be read primarily as a digital publication.

• Other sectors

Seven new DNV GL collaborative projects in North America

OTC Houston: In a concerted drive to find smart solutions to safely reduce complexities and cost in the North American oil and gas industry, DNV GL is leading seven new joint industry projects (JIP) from the region in 2016. The initiatives will support overall efficiency efforts in the pipelines, wells and subsea, umbilicals, risers, and flowlines (SURF) sectors.

• Energy

Leonhardt & Blumberg rolls out ECO Insight across their entire fleet

German shipping company Leonhardt & Blumberg has rolled out DNV GL’s ECO Insight fleet performance management solution across its entire fleet of 40 container vessels.

• Maritime