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November 11, 2016 | Maritime |What does the future hold for shipping?
Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO DNV GL, discussed some of the upcoming developments in the maritime world in his speech at the Danish Maritime Technology Conference. Read his lightly edited version of these remarks: -
November 04, 2016 | Maritime |Retrofitting containerships - where the savings are
Despite the low fuel prices, energy efficiency is a key differentiator for shipping companies competing for cargo. -
November 02, 2016 | Oil & Gas |Industrial dangers brought to life for learning
DNV GL has made a substantial investment to further develop its Spadeadam Testing and Research Centre as one of the world's most advanced locations for full-scale destructive- and non-destructive testing for the oil and gas, chemical, utilities and security industries. -
October 18, 2016 | Energy | Offshore wind farms | Joint Industry Project | Feature articleDNV GL "Twisties" Joint Industry Project
This Joint Industry Project (JIP) is the first step on the deployment of the Fast Feeder Vessel concept for offshore wind farm installation. The JIP will develop a Recommended Practice for the unitisation of project cargo using “Twisties”, and in particular usage of the Twistie Turbine Cassette in offshore wind turbine storage, transportation and installation. -
October 17, 2016 | Oil & Gas |New technology centres bring next generation testing services to the oil and gas industry
One of the world’s largest tensile testing machines features among enhanced capabilities at new DNV GL laboratories located at purpose-built facilities in Bergen, Norway. -
October 17, 2016 | Oil & Gas |Optimizing deepwater mooring system design
Tests at DNV GL’s Bergen laboratories contributed to Shell’s effort to reduce the cost for deepwater developments. -
October 12, 2016 | Maritime |Putting a stop to cyber exploits
Marine Cybernetics, a DNV GL service line, works to identify maritime and offshore cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The experts give an in-depth look into one of their most recent cases. -
October 10, 2016 | Energy | Renewables Certification | Type certification | Component certification | Feature articleNew certification scheme for type and component certification of wind turbines
Mike Wöbbeking is finalizing the introduction to the new Certification Scheme for type and component certification of wind turbines (DNVGL-SE-0441) with a full overview on related standards and recommended practices. -
October 04, 2016 | Energy | Energy policy, economics and environment | Feature articleSun and wind key to energy security for Luzon
DWINDLING DOMESTIC GAS supplies deepen concerns about energy security in the Philippines, which already struggles with unreliable electricity supply. At current rates, the declining deep-water Malampaya gas field in the South China Sea will reportedly run dry by 2025, possibly earlier. -
September 28, 2016 | Maritime |Con-Green 2000 - next generation of feeder vessels
The largest container vessels are designed for the greatest possible efficiency – maximum intake, minimum fuel consumption. Their smaller cousins, however, have not received the same level of attention – but this is beginning to change. -
September 19, 2016 | Energy | Laboratories | Feature articleAsia’s passport to global medium voltage markets
Asia is leading the growth in MV manufacturing. Manufacturers in established countries such as China and emerging nations like Myanmar and Pakistan are creating innovative and high-quality products. -
September 19, 2016 | Energy | Laboratories | Feature articleShunt reactor current tests with HV and UHV circuit breakers
In recent years, the demand for testing inductive load current switching duties has significantly increased as more shunt reactors are applied at HV and UHV level. Parallel to this, a range of changes to the IEC standard 62271-110 have become effective. -
September 19, 2016 | Energy | Laboratories | Feature articlePapers presented at CEPSI
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September 15, 2016 | Maritime |The new Ecoship
The Japanese NGO Peace Boat takes a daring step into the future of sustainable shipping, joining forces with industry experts to develop the most eco-friendly cruise ship ever. -
August 22, 2016 | Maritime |Double debut
The first DNV GL classification contract for an LNG-fuelled bulk carrier is progressing well, and demonstrate the benefits of the new DNV GL rule set – another milestone on the way to sustainable shipping. -
August 18, 2016 | Maritime |A pioneer in fuel gas technologies
The German engineering contractor TGE Marine is a leading innovator in the dynamic gas carrier business. A pioneer in the development of LNG fuel gas storage and handling systems, TGE was among the first suppliers of advanced LNG fuel gas bunkering systems to meet the needs of the emerging low-emission ship fuel market. -
August 08, 2016 | Maritime |A rule set open to the future
Years of hard work, an unprecedented effort to gather input from customers and partners across the maritime industry, and the experience of two highly respected classification societies are bearing fruit. -
July 14, 2016 | Maritime |Defer water-lubricated tail shaft withdrawal
DNV GL offers potentially unlimited survey intervals for water-lubricated tail shaft systems by introducing optional class notations TMON (closed-loop water) and TMON (open-loop water). This eco-friendly technology benefits all parties involved, provided it is coupled with an effective condition monitoring system capable of detecting deterioration at an early stage. -
July 13, 2016 | Energy | Renewables Certification | Joint Industry Project | Feature articleJoint Industry Project "Intelligent Lifetime Extension"
Wind turbines are usually designed for a lifetime of 20 years. After this period the wind turbines have to be de-commissioned regardless of their condition. -
July 12, 2016 | Maritime |Taking the lead in cybersecurity
Sokratis Dimakopoulos, Deputy Managing Director of Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, explains the initiatives his company has taken to enhance cybersecurity, operational efficiency and personnel competence. -
July 11, 2016 | Energy | Renewables Certification | Type certification | Component certification | Feature articleNew Renewables Certification Service Specification: follow up
The new Service Specification applying to type certification of wind turbines as well as for component certification was introduced in our last newsletter. The experiences gathered from certification projects specifically component and type certification of on- and offshore wind turbines realised over the last years has been taken into account for this new certification scheme. Correspondingly the type and component certification schemes have been adapted to meet market needs and expectations.