The oil price collapse of 2014 triggered a wave of cost reduction among upstream businesses. Global oil and gas companies slashed capital expenditures by about 40% between 2014 and 2016. This delivered a clear message: everyone in the supply chain must advance cost reduction strategies for the offshore industry in order to remain competitive. With innovation and cost savings … [Read more...]
New LNG Tank Designed for Panama Canal Transits Receives Class Approval in Principle
Internatinoal classification society DNV GL has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a newly developed non-spherical (MOSS) tank designed for use in liquified natural gas carriers using the Expanded Panama Canal. The new tank is an IMO Independent Type B LNG tank developed for use in 180,000 cubic meter LNG carriers. KHI says that … [Read more...]
DNV GL, Singapore MPA Agree to Promote R&D in Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Shipping
International classification society DNV GL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to promote R&D and innovation in the maritime industry, including, among other things, intelligent shipping systems such as autonomous ships and drones for maritime purposes. The MoU extends an existing collaboration between … [Read more...]
PSV ‘Stril Polar’ is First Norwegian Vessel to Comply with New IMO Polar Code
After a successful approval process and survey, international classification society DNV GL and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate have issued the first polar ship certificate to the Norwegian platform survey vessel MV Stril Polar. The goal of the newly adopted IMO Polar Code is to ensure a minimum standard for ships entering into the Arctic waters and/or Antarctica. The … [Read more...]
Tier III NOX Regulations Enter Into Force for North American ECA’s
(DNV GL) - Ships constructed on or after January 1, 2016 and entering into the North American or U.S. Caribbean Emission Control Areas (ECA) must comply with the Tier III NOx requirement of MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 3, Regulation 13.5.1.1. This affects any ship whose keel is laid or where the vessel is at a similar stage of construction. The regulatory change also applies to … [Read more...]
DNV GL: State-of-the-Art ‘LNGreen’ LNG Carrier is 8% More Energy Efficient
This article was written by ShipandBunker.com, the world’s leading free to access website focused on marine fuel, with news, exclusive features, and bunker price indications for 150+ ports. DNV GL Monday announced the completion of the LNGreen joint industry project that has developed a "state-of-the-art" next-generation liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier … [Read more...]
Remi Eriksen – Class Society DNV GL Appoints New CEO
International classification society DNV GL has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company's new Group President and Chief Operating Officer. Eriksen is succeeding Henrik O. Madsen, who is retiring August 1 after 9 years in the role. Remi Eriksen was appointed by DNV GL's Board of Directors following an extensive search that began in October 2014. Eriksen previously … [Read more...]