DNV is one of the world's leading classification societies, and helps the maritime industry manage risk in all phases of the ships life, through ship classification, statutory certification, fuel testing and a range of technical, business risk, financial and competency related services.
[07/06/2007] New standard strengthens VLOCs
DNV is the classification for close to half the world’s fleet of very large ore carriers (VLOC).
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[07/06/2007] Offshore agenda at centre stage
The world’s biggest floating production storage offloading unit (FPSO) is being built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao to DNV rules, and is an important example of offshore competency.
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[29/05/2007] Raise awareness — reduce accidents
The seeds of new safety approaches lies with addressing the human factor, states DNV's Bjørn K. Haugland.
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Common Structural Rules The IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) entered in to force 1st of April 2006. DNV is now scaling up its activity world-wide to assist clients in implementing the CSR. Readmore
DNV Exchange Access to your vessel's class information and 3D model. Log into DNV Exchange here
Maritime Solutions Maritime Solutions specialises in technology and business risk consulting for customers in the maritime industry. We have a strong base in DNV's technological competence and experience, international presence and independence. Read more
Petroleum Services DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is the foremost name in marine fuel management, commanding over 70 per cent world-wide market share for contracted Fuel Quality Testing services. We are also a major provider of Bunker Quantity Surveys. Read more
Ship Classification DNV currently classies around 5000 ships totalling more than 100 million grt. This constitutes approximately 16 percent of the world's fleet in tonnage terms. Read more
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