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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DNV retains ‘Best in Class’ crown
DNV has retained its crown as the ‘The Best Classification Society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent’.
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.
DNV offices fully operational again
The DNV offices in Houston and La Porte, Texas, are now back in business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DNV establishes Climate Change Academy
DNV has established a Climate Change Academy and Network that will address the shortage of competence and people within the carbon market.
DNV secures more conversions
DNV profits from increase in conversion work at Drydocks World Dubai (DWD)
DNV captures lion’s share of offshore supply vessel orders
Hunt for oil fuels India’s building boom and DNV’s increasing share of offshore supply and service vessels.
World first for OSM
Orient Ship Management Norway (OSM) has become the first company in the world to be certified according to DNV’s standard for Crew Manning Offices & Private Recruitment and Placement Services.
Red Cross water project completed in China
Jilin, China: A grand ceremony was held in the Xiaowudao village to celebrate the successful completion of DNV’s fourth water and sanitation project in China, in collaboration with the Norwegian and Chinese Red Cross.
DNV first classification society to open exclusive office in Darwin
Darwin: The demand for DNV’s services is steadily increasing in Australia’s Northern Territory, particularly within the market sectors of Defence, Maritime and Offshore. By opening an office in Darwin, DNV is the first classification society to have a permanent presence in Australia’s Northern Territory.
DNV to boost regional staffing levels
DNV is beefing up Middle East and India staffing levels to 1,000 within two years to meet increasing demand for its services.
DNV Congratulates Austal Ships on their 20 year Anniversary
2008 marks 20 years of shipbuilding for Austal Ships – one of the world leaders in the design and construction of high speed aluminium vessels.
Telecoms contract with Zain
Zain, a leading mobile telecoms operator in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a three-year agreement with DNV to prepare its 22 operations for ISO certification.
