http://www.dnv.co.za/rss/maritime_news.aspRecent maritime-related news from Det Norske Veritas (DNV)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.co.za/rss/maritime_news.asphttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/walleminstallsdnvnavigatortoitsfleetofmorethan190ships.aspWallem Ship Management in Hong Kong has ordered DNV Navigator for its managed fleet of more than 190 ships. The contract also includes the Work and Rest Hours module allowing for compliance with international legislation on rest hours for seafarers.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2012/newdeepwaterpipelineconceptreducescostbutnotsafety.aspLondon: DNV has developed a new pipeline concept, called X-Stream, that can significantly reduce the cost of a deep- and ultra-deepwater gas pipeline while still complying with the strictest safety and integrity regime. X-Stream is based on established and field-proven technologies which have been innovatively arranged.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvandtrialitywonthelloydslistinnovationaward.aspThe Lloyd’s List Global Award for the shipping industry’s best innovation project 2011 was won by DNV. At a ceremony last night at the London Hilton Hotel, Chief Operating Officer Ioannis Kourmatzis accepted the award on behalf of DNV.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/summerstudentspredict4timesasexpensivetodrillinthearctic.aspOslo, 10 August: today DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research. But that’s not all; the students predict that drilling in the Arctic could be up to four times as expensive as drilling in the North Sea.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2011/drwilliampcullenrejoinsdnvpetroleumservices.aspSINGAPORE – 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.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:19:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/seaspancontainership.aspShanghai: The new generation of 10,000 TEU container vessels contracted by Seaspan represents major improvements in energy efficiency, cargo capacity, operational efficiency and emission reductions. The order for seven 10,000 TEU container vessels plus 18 options is the biggest ever container contract entered into in China. The vessels will be built to DNV class.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/dnvtoverifygreenshipsforkoreafinancecorporationsgreenshipprogram.aspSEOUL: On 15 June 2011, DNV signed a MoU with the Korea Finance Corporation (KoFC) to cooperate on verification of the green ships.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/leadershipchangeatdnvpetroleumservices.aspSINGAPORE – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is pleased to announce that Eirik Andreassen has taken over the position of Managing Director from Tore Morten Wetterhus, who is returning to DNV HQ in Oslo, Norway, to assume the role of Director of Technology & Services at the Governance & Global Development Division.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:43:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/uscgextendsadditionalstatutoryauthoritytodnv.aspHouston: The US Coast Guard (USCG) has granted DNV the authority to issue Certificates of Fitness to US-flagged offshore supply vessels (OSVs) that transport or handle limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances (NLS).Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/crewcompetenceinmanagingmarinefuelisparamounttosafeandefficientshipoperations.aspMaritime academy trainees should receive thorough grounding in bunker management before going to seaThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/news_events/news/2011/patentsreleasedforusingsandwichmaterialofsteelandlightweightconcrete.aspDNV release patents for using sandwich material of steel and light weight concrete as construction material of ships and offshore unitsFri, 27 May 2011 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/ecoreastepchangeinvlocdesign.aspTogether with FKAB, TGE Marine, Cargotec and MAN Diesel & Turbo, DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency.Thu, 26 May 2011 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/ecoship2020anopenhatchbulkcarrierofthefuture.aspOshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and DNV are pleased to announce the completion of the first milestone of a joint programme to develop the ECO-Ship 2020, a concept design for an open hatch bulk carrier (OHBC) developed to significantly lower fuel costs, meet or exceed regulatory standards and improve commercial performance.Thu, 26 May 2011 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/shipgazawardeddnvsseaskillcertificate.aspShipGaz Training was today awarded the DNV SeaSkill™ Maritime Education and Training Certificate. The certificate was handed over to ShipGaz Training at the Nor-Shipping conference in Oslo, Norway.Tue, 24 May 2011 12:51:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/press_area/press_releases/2011/newdnvdataanalyticstoolhelpsshippingcompaniesgetbestvaluefrombunkerpurchases.aspOslo, Norway – DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) releases Fuel Insight, the most advanced data analytics product for bunker fuel, providing incisive real-time information on deliveries around the world as an aid for effective procurement and benchmarking.Tue, 24 May 2011 10:05:00 GMT