New DNV Software office in Abu Dhabi
DNV Software has made the strategic decision to invest in the Middle East region by opening an office based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Major release of Phast
With significant improvements to rainout and dispersion modelling and new capabilities for explosion risk and occupied building analysis
DNV Software launches SilverPipe
SilverPipe - the scalable and company-wide integrity decision software for pipeline operators.
Phast advanced modelling reaches Beijing
Increased knowledge of the modelling capabilites within the software was the outcome for 25 Phast and Phast Risk users attending the Phast advanced modelling course in Beijing from 1-4 June. This was the first advanced Phast Risk course to be held in China, and the participants were key customers from SINOPEC, CNPC and CNOOC.
Sesam user workshop meets market needs
About 50 software users from major shipyards, universities and institutes in Korea and Japan attended the Sesam workshop in Korea.
What is new in the 2010 release of Nauticus Machinery
DNV Software is pleased to announce that the Nauticus Machinery March 2010 version has been released. This is the first Nauticus Machinery release delivered from the new developer team in Shanghai which was established in August 2009.
Rule Based Screening Functions in ORBIT+ Pipeline
The introduction of a Rule Engine in ORBIT+ Pipeline has opened a wide range of possible functions augmenting the totality of the system, ranging from portfolio assessments and initial prioritizations to direct assessment functions for both piggable and unpiggable pipelines.
Structural Integrity Management – Safe Operation
The oil and gas industry has increased focus on the need for reliable data management as this is essential to quickly understand the structural condition of assets. The demand is mainly driven by increased focus on environmental issues, life extension on aging structures and the need for key performance indicators to ensure safe operation and reduce the overall asset risk exposure.
New Sesam releases in Q1 2010
We are proud to announce new releases of key Sesam products during the first quarter of 2010 focusing improved user efficiency as well as new functionalities.
CSR Tank FE Analysis and PULS Code Check in GeniE
With the implementation of CSR Tank in GeniE, Nauticus Hull users benefit from one finite element platform covering both the DNV rules and IACS common structural rules. The PULS buckling check for plated structures is also an important enhancement for analysis of offshore structures making code checks for framed and plated structural elements available within the same analysis.
SMOE chooses Sesam
In March, DNV Software delivered an on-site course, named “Concept based FE modeling and analysis jacket and topside design”, to SMOE in Singapore, 15 days before closing the deal for the Sesam software purchase, reconfirming DNV's leading position in the offshore engineering software technology market. DNV introduced its first Sesam software more than 40 years ago and has been the industry's technology pioneer since then.
Threat and damage screening using Orbit+ Pipeline
By leveraging the Brix Rule Engine, Orbit+ Pipeline can deliver customer-specific rule sets with no programming effort. The approach is used for screening large amounts of data for threats, damages and failures.
Assessing risks from high-pressure gas pipelines
The Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) has selected Phast Risk for assessment of risks from high-pressure gas pipelines. It has found that QRA is one of the most useful techniques for assessing risks from such pipelines and in developing a strategy for land use planning guidelines in their vicinity.
India hosting its first Software Conference
Mumbai and 1st and 2nd December 2009 will surely hold a special significance for DNV Software in the years to come. It was in this commercial capital of India and during these two days that a Software Conference was organized in India – for the first time.
Phast Risk - with new capabilites for assessing risks within occupied buildings
After the high-profile accidents at Buncefield and Texas City, risks from gas explosions have been high on the agenda. The need for transparency is greater than ever; particular focus has been on occupied buildings and the protection they offer their occupants. The explosion extension planned for Phast 6.6 provides new functionality supporting increased accuracy and transparency.
Smarter 3D partnership
A strategic partnership between DNV Software and Intergraph resulted in the time-saving application Nauticus Early Design, based on Intergraph's SmartMarine 3D.
Transport system in good shape
Norwegian gas wouldn’t reach Europe without pipelines, so it is reassuring to know that health checks of these 20 or so arteries have yielded positive results. Orbit+ Pipeline is DNV Software’s new generation software for Pipeline Integrity Management, designed in close cooperation with DNV Energy.
GDSEI chooses DNV to help build RBI competence
In August 2009, a contract was signed between GDSEI, Guangdong Institute of Special Equipment Inspection, and DNV in Guangzhou on DNV’s Asset Integrity Management software products and services.
DNV expanding cooperation in China
Oslo, 25 August: The China Special Equipment Inspection and Research Center (CSEI) and DNV have signed a cooperation framework agreement. For DNV the agreement entails the start of a close cooperation with one of the key regulatory agencies for the rapidly growing energy and food industries in China.
CNOOC semi-submersible project using DeepC in China
The semi-submersible platform is owned by CNOOC, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, the detailed design was done by MARIC, and it was built in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. LTD.
New versions of the industry leading tools DeepC, GeniE and HydroD
DNV Software has recently released DeepC v.4.3-04, GeniE v5.0-15 and HydroD v 4.2-04. The programs can be downloaded from our website.
Efficient engineering of offshore structures
A crucial success factor in offshore engineering is to predict the construction, installation and in-service costs as early as possible in the design process. The new functionality for efficient member redesign and rapid design iterations will help engineers and their managers to meet this goal.
FKAB gives green light to Nauticus Yard Package
FKAB has been using Brix Project Manager in Nauticus Yard Package in an internal start-up phase for the past six months. Now the company is expanding its use of the software.
October User Conferences and Workshops in Europe and North America
DNV Software is hosting a series of conferences, workshops and seminars for its Safeti and Sesam customers in Europe and North America during October. Please see below for a summary of these events and follow the links for further information and registration details.
Software for the future
"How can software help organisations prepare for the next wave", was one of the main topics at this year's DNV Software Conference held 17-18 June at Høvik. Among the highlights were the keynote speech from technical director DNV Energy, Kim Mørk, focusing on market outlook, and the presentation by Ole Gustavsen, architect and managing director of Snøhetta, talking about how to be in the forefront of innovation. The presentations were followed by the celebration of Sesam's 40 years in the market.
Ulstein gives Nauticus Yard Package thumbs up
Ulstein Verft AS started using Brix Project Manager in Nauticus Yard Package on a proof of concep basis this spring, and by the end of the summer the plan is to start running a full stability and testing phase.
New issue of Software News
DNV Software News 01 2009 is now available. We are celebrating Sesam's 40 years; also in this issue you can read about how Ulstein gives the Nauticus Yard Package thumbs up, Nauticus Hull for CSR Bulk and Safeti Performance Forecasting among other interesting topics.
Process safety and environmental protection
DNV Energy and DNV Software have joined forces as a main sponsor of this growing Process Safety event. The theme of the Hazards XXI Symposium 2009 is process safety and environmental protection in a changing world. This theme is closely aligned with DNV’s objective to safeguard life, property and the environment.
Nauticus Hull for CSR Bulk
DNV Software is forging ahead at the front of the pack with Nauticus Hull. Our customers can now enjoy the most efficient design and verification tool for CSR Bulk.
DNV Software begins its operations in Hyderabad, India
With a growing demand to serve our customers in India, DNV Software officially opened its new office 1 April in Hyderabad.
Nauticus Hull January 2009 release
DNV Software is pleased to announce the release of Nauticus Hull January 2009. Building further on the successful January 2008 version with enhancements such as import of hull form and import of relative deflections for fatigue analysis of bulk carriers the release confirm the position of Nauticus Hull as the leading software for hull strength calculations.
Electronic publishing of DNV Software News
To better serve our customers, DNV Software has chosen an environmental friendly and efficient way of publishing DNV Software News. The latest issues are available for on-line interactive reading from www.dnvsoftware.com, in addition to regular download as a pdf file.
WE'RE MOVING in Houston
DNV in Houston is moving office effective from Monday 16 March. Please note the new contact details to reach DNV Software sales and support.
The Sesam 2008 December release focuses efficient design iterations
DNV Software is proud to release an updated version of Sesam including new versions of the industry-leading software tools GeniE, HydroD and DeepC.
New release of Sesam Structure Integrity
DNV Software is pleased to announce the release of its management solution Sesam Structure Integrity v2.5. This version contains updates in a number of areas and tools within the software, in addition to introducing two new tools.
New Release of Leak, the Safeti frequency calculation tool
We are pleased to announce the release of Leak v3.21, which has been developed to resolve a small number of issues raised following the Leak v3.2 release in 2007. The main issue addressed only affected customers with regional settings which use a comma instead of a point as the decimal symbol.
New release of Phast compatible with Microsoft Vista
We are pleased to announce the release of Phast v6.54 containing updates in a number of areas of the program as described in more detail in the full article.
Volvo Ocean Race takes environmental issues seriously
Volvo Ocean Race has chosen DNV Software to enable and simplify environmental monitoring and reporting. The Environmental Performance System provides a cost-efficient, continuous and holistic view over environmental effects from the Volvo Ocean Race operations.
DTec 2008 news
The Deepwater Offshore Technology Symposium, DTec 2008, was held in Shanghai, China on 17-19 November 2008 including the opening ceremony of the China Deepwater Offshore Basin at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Full houses at DNV Software Conferences in Japan and Korea
Recently the DNV Software Conferences were held in Kobe and Busan, 6-7 and 13-14 November respectively, attracting more than 60 attendees in Japan and 150 in Korea. Both conferences were good places to share knowledge and meet industry peers.
DNV Software Conference roots in China
On November 10-11, more than 220 customers visited Shanghai to participate in the 2008 DNV Software user conference in China. During this two-day event our users learned new features in our software, shared their experience and deeply involved in the workshops.
DNV’s Environmental Performance System goes around the globe
DNV Software’s custom-built Environmental Performance System program is being applied to all elements of this year’s Volvo Ocean Race, including the event organization, the sponsors, the teams and their boats.
Sesam program updates
The new release provides improved design capabilites focusing on fatigue and unique graphical reporting.
DNV acquires Jardine Technology
DNV, through its commercial software house DNV Software, has acquired Jardine Technology Limited (JTL).
Continuous control of hull condition creates business advantages
The shipping industry is increasingly focusing on hull integrity - both for reasons of safety and of cost-efficiency. Continous control of a ship's hull condition creates business advantages to ship operators and owners, providing an important selling point in relation to charterers.
Non-linear hydrodynamics of offshore structures
There is a growing need for more advanced hydrodynamic analysis of offshore structures. To support this, DNV Software has enhanced its computational engine to include such nonlinearities.
BMT TITRON on fast track for Nauticus Early Design
BMT TITRON, based in Newcastle, UK, recently purchased DNV Software’s Nauticus Early Design package.
DNV Software Conference at Høvik increasingly popular
From a record high attendance last year, we more than doubled the attendance at this years DNV Software Conference at Høvik in June. The latest news from our Nauticus, Sesam and Safeti suite of products and solutions were covered along with many interesting customer presentations. The main highlight was the key note speech from CEO in DNV, Henrik O. Madsen, where he pinpointed DNV’s position in the market and the importance of these software conferences held world-wide every year.
Nauticus Early Design
Customers have played an important role in the current release of Nauticus Early Design, based both on pre-studies and on implementation projects.
Hull flexibility and effects on shaft alignment
DNV is currently running a major research programme to investigate the effects of hull flexibility on various ships types.
