Classification is a system for safeguarding life, property and the environment at sea. It entails verification against a set of requirements during design, construction and operation of ships and offshore units. These requirements are based on the accumulated experience from DNVs large classed fleet, research and development and more than 140 years of experience. Our surveyors stationed around the world work with customers to ensure compliance throughout the lifetime of the classified object. DNV is one of the worlds leading classification societies. Below you may find our main services within Classification.
[22/12/2006] DNV confirms COSCO’s sustainability credentials
COSCO, one of China’s flagship enterprises, has released its first Annual Sustainable Development Report. Verified by DNV, the report is the first in China to comply with the UN Global Compact initiative.
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[14/12/2006] Management changes at DNV Petroleum Services
SINGAPORE – Per Holmvang, managing director of DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), is leaving the job at the end of the year for a senior business development appointment at parent company Det Norske Veritas in Oslo.
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[04/12/2006] First reliquefaction plant installed on board an LNG carrier
Abu Dhabi: In the near future, LNG vessels will not have to consume their own cargo for propulsion. New technology will capture the boil-off gas, liquefy it and return the LNG to the cargo tanks.
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What classification societies do Classification societies establish and apply technical requirements for the design, construction and survey of principally ships and offshore structures. The mission is to contribute to the development and implementation of technical standards for the protection of life, property and the environment. Read more.
Ship Classification DNV currently classify more than 5000 ships totalling approximately 110 million grt. This constitutes 16 percent of the world's fleet in tonnage terms. In 2006, DNV's newbuilding market share is about 24 percent of the global market. Read more.
Offshore Classification DNV currently classify 166 mobile offshore units. This constitutes about 30 percent of the world's tonnage, including mobile rigs, floating production and storage vessels (FPSO) and other units for offshore drilling and production. Read more.
