Research & innovation key to drive green energy growth
DNV COO Bjørn K. Haugland emphasizes the need for investment in research and innovation at World Future Energy Summit.
The Bergesen Foundation and DNV sponsor the Gjøa Building
In connection with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the conquest of the South Pole, His Majesty King Harald of Norway today laid the cornerstone of the new Gjøa Building, which will be part of the Fram Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo. The Gjøa was the first vessel to sail through the North West Passage and has played a key role in Norwegian polar history. The Bergesen Foundation and DNV are contributing NOK 25 million and NOK 10 million respectively towards the financing of the building. With the financing in place, the Gjøa can now be safeguarded for the future.
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DNV leads newly established R&D network
DNV leads R&D network addressing large scale integration of wind energy
DNV joins Green Growth Leaders
DNV, one of the world’s leading risk management specialists, joins Green Growth Leaders to accelerate green growth development globally.
Partnership agreement with The Crown Prince and Crown Princess’ Humanitarian Fund
DNV signed Friday 12 August an agreement with The Crown Prince and Crown Princess’ Humanitarian Fund to become one of their main partners. The agreement runs for five years.
Fritz Jakob Fredriksen joins DNV
SINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is pleased to announce that Fritz Jakob Fredriksen has joined the company as a Principal Consultant. In his new role, he will be advising shipping companies on a wide range of issues, including fuel management, regulatory and environmental matters, port operations, navigation, as well as safety training and practices.
Dr. William P. Cullen rejoins DNV Petroleum Services
SINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services is pleased to announce that Dr. William P. Cullen has rejoined the company as a Senior Consultant, after retiring in 2004 from his position as head of DNVPS Inc. in the US.
DNV secures energy efficiency contracts in Russia
Russian oil company TNK-BP recently gave the green light for two energy efficiency contracts with DNV’s climate change and environmental services unit in Moscow.
Quality assurance pays dividends
Applying a thorough process of quality assurance in projects can help companies avoid costly problems according to DNV risk management experts.
First in Czech Republic
The University Hospital Brno (UHB) is the first to receive DNV’s international healthcare assessment certificate for patient safety in the Czech Republic.
New DNV Forum focuses on Europe
DNV Forum issue no 2-2011 is now available. The spring edition focuses on the European market.
Patents released for using sandwich material of steel and light weight concrete
DNV release patents for using sandwich material of steel and light weight concrete as construction material of ships and offshore units
Korea’s offshore wind turbine test bed
DNV is to provide consulting services to the offshore wind turbine test bed project of Young-Kwang, a major offshore wind farm to be built in South Korea.
DNV contributes to sustainable healthcare in China
Zhengzhou Orthopedics Hospital in central China’s Henan Province has become the first Chinese hospital to apply for DNV’s International Accreditation Standard, which addresses patient safety and quality of healthcare.
DNV improving healthcare in Slovenia
DNV is supporting Slovenian healthcare authorities in their drive to improve patient safety and quality of care. The first two certificates to the DNV international accreditation standard for hospitals have been issued in Europe to two hospitals in Slovenia.
DNV releases its Annual Report 2010
2010 saw DNV strengthen its position as a leader in helping companies worldwide to manage risks, despite a small decrease in both its total revenue and number of employees.
New DNV Business Assurance website
The new website www.dnvba.com houses the certification, assessment and training services delivered by DNV Business Assurance. Browse services that can help assure the performance of your systems, products and organisations.
Offshore and Energy Industry Networking Seminar arranged in Latvia
Cooperation and communication between Baltic manufacturers is a key to become recognised players in the challenging markets, and we need to find the methods and formats to make it working efficiently – we heard this from the seminar participants.
DNV predicts technologies towards 2020
DNV’s Technology Outlook 2020 report highlights technologies that could have great impact in the maritime and energy sectors.
Offshore and Energy Industry Networking Seminar in Latvia
The first Offshore and Energy Industry Networking Seminar will take place in Latvia on 23rd of March.
DNV Petroleum Services goes green with DHL
Singapore-based DNV Petroleum Services now uses DHL’s GOGREEN Carbon Neutral shipping services.
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DNV verifies world’s first REDD credits under voluntary program
Wildlife Works’ Kasigau corridor REDD project in Kenya is first to issue REDD credits under the Voluntary Carbon Standard. DNV validated and verified the project.
DNV develops process to utilize CO2
DNV has developed a process to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful products. Results suggest that its electrochemical conversion process could be a commercially viable technology in the future.
Combating Human Trafficking
DNV joins forces with leading business partners to combat human trafficking.
DNV verifies Heathrow under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Scheme
DNV Business Assurance has recently independently verified Heathrow Airport’s Scope 3 carbon emissions under the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.
New international social responsibility standard
100 countries and 40 international organisations are behind the development of a common international social responsibility standard ISO 26000. The Norwegian launch was at DNV’s headquarters today.
DNV joins alliance to address challenges in communicating sustainability
International project gathers leading companies and experts to develop new approach to communicating sustainability and create a new narrative on what sustainable future entails.
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COO beats sustainability drum
DNV’s Chief Operating Officer Bjørn K. Haugland underlines growing interest in sustainability as business case.
DNV Petroleum Services field study probes 2 mg/kg H2S maximum limit in ISO 8217:2010 marine fuel specification
SINGAPORE – A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide (H2S) measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg H2S limit as a safety net for ship personnel.
Strategic alliance with JACO
DNV's Business Assurance division in Japan is forming a strategic alliance through a capital tie-up with Japan Audit and Certification Organization for Environment and Quality (JACO).
China expert to join DNV
DNV has strengthened its capability on Chinese-Norwegian business relations by appointing Henning Kristoffersen as Principal Consultant for its newly formed Sustainability and Innovation division.
Striking a chord at IORS 2010
At the recent high-profile 17th Annual India Oil & Gas Review Summit & International Exhibition 2010 organised by the leading energy and engineering publication in India, Oil Asia Journal, the DNV Energy and Software units together attracted elite customers and prospective customers at the exhibition.
DNV forays into Dynamic Positioning Course Certification
DNV SeaSkill certified its first Dynamic Positioning course offered by world-wide maritime training provider, Sir Derek Bibby Maritime Training Centre, the training arm of Bibby Ship Management situated in Mumbai, India.
Climate change and healthcare on DNV agenda
Green mechanisms to limit greenhouse gas emissions and global healthcare issues, were addressed at a meeting with Norway’s diplomatic corps abroad.
Asia’s First TOTS Compliant Cargo Handling Simulator validated by DNV
The performance of Asia's First Cargo Handling Simulator designed, set-up and owned by global simulation solution provider Applied Research International (ARI), is validated by the competency management arm of DNV, DNV SeaSkill.
DNV’s published rules and standards are now easily accessible and changing format to become more user friendly
The July edition of the Rules is available for free online
L&T continues to choose DNV for maritime training
DNV Academy recently inked three training contracts with L&T Shipbuilding Limited, the shipbuilding arm of India's leading engineering & construction powerhouses, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), to train and develop the organizations graduate and diploma engineers.
DNV SeaSkill bags maiden course certification contract
DNV Seaskill signs a course certification contract with maritime education and training provider, International Educational Council (IEC).
Largest bulk carrier delivered with DNV class
A Government of India-owned shipyard at Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., recently delivered its first 53,000 dwt. bulk carrier, "Good Pride”, to Goodearth Maritime Ltd.
DNV Petroleum Services identifies critical issues on EU 0.1% marine fuel sulphur regulations
SINGAPORE – A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) survey on the operational impact of the European Union 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit – enforced on Jan 1 this year – has revealed potentially critical issues.
World’s first for Polarcus and DNV
World’s first Arctic-ready 12 streamer seismic vessel classed by DNV
DNV partners with DMA
The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) in Abu Dhabi and DNV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalising a partnership helping the DMA realise its ambitions in providing world class municipal services.
DNV completes verification and certification of major Indian deepwater project
DNV has successfully completed the verification and certification of Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) fully commissioned KG-D6 deepwater gas field development project.
DNV Eesti kontor asub alates 12. märtsist uuel aadressil
Meil on hea meel teatada, et DNV Eesti on kolinud uude kontorisse.
DNV sets up Clean Tech Centre in Singapore
DNV has formally opened its new Clean Technology Centre (CTC) in Singapore
DNV challenges shipping executives on competence
Still in the grip of an economic downturn, the shipping industry is struggling to manage the gap between shrinking budgets and the costs of maintaining quality safety and environmental performance through competence. But according to DNV, the issue is widely misunderstood.
Oliver Moghissi to serve as Vice President of NACE
The Houston-based NACE International, the recognized leader in the corrosion engineering and science community, has named Oliver C. Moghissi, Director of DNV’s Materials & Corrosion Technology Center, as vice president for the 2010-2011 term.
Maailma esimesed erajahtide regulatsioonid
National Transport Authority (NAT) ja Abu Dhabi MAR on DNV abiga välja töötanud maailma esimesed erajahtidele mõeldud regulatsioonid.
Maailma esimesed erajahtide regulatsioonid
National Transport Authority (NAT) ja Abu Dhabi MAR on DNV abiga välja töötanud maailma esimesed erajahtidele mõeldud regulatsioonid.
Second Polarcus vessel delivered
Polarcus recently took delivery of Polarcus Naila, the second of six advanced, DNV-classed seismic vessels.
DNV säilitas 2009. aastal oma tugeva positsiooni
Oslo: Säilitades kasvu nii aastatulus kui ka töötajate arvus, hoidis DNV 2009. aastal tugevat positsiooni kõigis oma peamistes tegevusvaldkondades. Hoolimata raskustest maailmamajanduses, saavutas DNV 2009. aastal põhitegevuslaekumi 10,286 miljonit NOK, mis on 8% enam kui 2008. aastal.
Helping customers reduce costs through energy efficiency and fuel management
In response to customer demand for reducing operating costs and rising concerns over carbon emissions, DNV is working with a number shipowners and operators to reduce fuel consumption up to 15 per cent annually.
160 Choice hotels certified to Environmental Management System standard
All 160 Choice hotels have now been certified by DNV to the Environmental Management System standard - ISO 14001.
DNV joins Zero Emission Mobility alliance
An international cooperative effort to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible was announced during the COP 15 climate conference in Copenhagen. DNV is part of the effort and has assembled a team to define a road map for DNV moving forward with sustainable mobility.
DNV has established an offshore committee in China
DNV has recently established a Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who is also one of the pioneers of China’s offshore industry, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the chairman of the committee.
DNV's New Hospital Accreditation rapidly gaining ground in the US
IASIS Healthcare® is the first health system to achieve DNV accreditation across its entire network of 16 hospitals.
UC partners with DNV to raise educational standards
University of Cebu and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help enhance maritime education and training standards in the Philippines.