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Offshore class milestone for DNV GL

A changing market environment along with emerging new opportunities and challenges prompted the drilling contractor Noble Corporation to partner with DNV GL and transfer the class of its self-elevating unit Noble Regina Allen, which coincided with the issuance of DNV GL’s 350th Offshore Class Certificate.

• Maritime

SEACOR goes electric

In a joint venture with COSCO, SEACOR contracted to buy eight Rolls-Royce-designed, DNV GL-classed new-construction platform supply vessels from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Guangdong) shipyard. They will be outfitted with state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems jointly provided by Rolls-Royce Marine and Corvus Energy.

• Maritime

American Petroleum Institute (API) awards bolt fatigue testing program contract to DNV GL

Columbus, Ohio, 11 December 2018: The American Petroleum Institute has awarded a contract to DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, for the full-scale S-N* fatigue testing of large diameter bolts. The objective of the program is to improve fatigue assessments of critical bolted connections particularly in subsea applications by generating new test data.

• Energy

New OCIMF guidelines on Mooring System Management Plans

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has introduced new guidelines for the safe mooring of tankers and gas carriers at terminals. A Mooring System Management Plan (MSMP) is part of the requirements to ensure risks are managed through the safe design and operation of mooring systems. Learn more about the MSMP in this technical news.

• Maritime

A new perspective on alternative fuels: DNV GL launches Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform

The rapidly approaching 2020 fuel sulphur cap and newly announced IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy have put the spotlight onto alternative fuels for shipping. DNV GL’s new AFI platform offers a comprehensive and continually updated overview of alternative fuel projects, bunkering infrastructure, suppliers, and technologies.

• Maritime

Are you ready for California's new Consumer Privacy Act?

The recent California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 is basically a Californian version of the European Union’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). California tends to lead the charge in developing privacy and data security standards in the United States and was one of the first states to provide an express right of privacy in its constitution.

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• Healthcare

Celebrating a fine FellowSHIP: 15 years of maritime battery and fuel cell research

Project partners Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL have announced the closure of the FellowSHIP research project. The cooperation has explored the use of battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology in the maritime industry for over 15 years.

• Maritime

DNV GL secures Shell Penguins contract

London, UK, 02 August 2018: DNV GL has won a cross-service contract to support Shell's Penguins Field redevelopment on the UK Continental Shelf.

• Energy

DNV GL and Brodosplit sign class contract for Quark polar expedition vessel

DNV GL has secured a classification contract for Quark Expeditions new polar expedition vessel.

• Maritime

Hydrogen-Powered Coastal Research Vessel Zero-V receives DNV GL approval in principle

Classification society DNV GL has presented Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia), with an approval in principle from DNV GL for the design of the new “Zero V” research vessel, developed in collaboration with Glosten and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

• Maritime

DNV GL and Brodosplit sign class contract for Quark polar expedition vessel

DNV GL has secured a classification contract for Quark Expeditions new 40-day polar expedition vessel

The Right Partner for the Future

At a time of proliferating complexity of systems, rules and regulations, being able to rely on a partner who sees the big picture can make a big difference. Shipowner Sonangol turned to DNV GL to benefit from the company’s expertise covering the full spectrum of technical and business questions.

• Maritime

San Diego's water planning to be enhanced by expert services from DNV

The City of San Diego has awarded a multi-million, five-year consulting contract to DNV, which provides the Synergi Water hydraulic modeling software solution for improvement of water quality and reduction of leaks.

• Energy

DNV GL releases first cyber security class notations

At the Posidonia trade fair today, Classification society DNV GL announced the release of its first class notations to help shipowners and operators protect their assets from cyber security incidents. The new class notations – Cyber secure – help owners and operators protect vital systems from cyber security threats. They will be published on the DNV GL rules page on 1 July 2018.

• Maritime

Washington Department of Commerce and DNV GL collaborate to take Maritime Blue beyond national borders

A Norwegian delegation, including representatives from government, industry, research, and cluster organizations visited Washington State to share best practices on cluster formation and electrification in support the state’s sustainable maritime industry strategy known as Washington Maritime Blue.

• Maritime

DNV GL and Meyer Turku sign class contract for Royal Caribbean’s two new ICON Class vessels

The Finnish Meyer Turku Shipyard and DNV GL have signed a contract for the classification of Royal Caribbean International’s new ICON Class vessels. The contract covers two vessels with delivery scheduled for 2022 and 2024.

• Maritime

DNV GL at OTC: CMHI and DNV GL ink LoI for two multi-activity jack-ups

China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd (CMHI) and DNV GL signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the classification of two multi-activity jack-up units at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston yesterday. Ordered by OOS Energy B.V., which is affiliated with Netherlands-based Overdulve Offshore Services (OOS) International, these 96 m long units will be purpose-built for the decommissioning market. Construction is scheduled to start later this year.

• Maritime

Houston hosts Maritime Battery Workshop

More than 80 attendees from industry in the USA and overseas gathered to discuss battery and hybrid technology and its application as a power system for ships. Speakers from industry organizations and the United States Coast Guard gave presentations and led discussions on the technical, commercial and regulatory aspects of battery use within the maritime industry.

• Maritime

Nathalie Sykora appointed as Chairperson of DNV GL North American Committee

Nathalie Sykora, Vice-President, Global Fleet Management at CSL Group has accepted the position to lead the DNV GL Maritime North American Committee at annual gathering in Greenwich, Connecticut.

• Maritime

Chairman of IACS pinpoints three key themes of the Association’s strategy for the future

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen’s commitment to quality, modernisation and transparency widely reflected in IACS work and future vision

• Maritime