New release of Orbit+ IDS
The new Orbit+ IDS version 4.4, with migrated SAP ECC 6.0 interface, was released on 18 May. In the new release of Orbit+ IDS a set of standard web services interfaces are built in as part of the IDS engine, with additional SAP adapters to integrate with the latest version of SAP.
DNV Software video interview at OTC
Managing Director of DNV Software was interviewed at this years Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. Watch the video!
NAUTICUS MACHINERY GETS POLAR BOOST
The March 2012 release of Nauticus Machinery contains new calculation tools covering Baltic (FSICR) and Polar Ice Class Rules, among more than 250 new features that are implemented. “This is a major release with many important upgrades, including a new Propeller Blade tool and improved user interfaces and solvers,” says principal software engineer Jo Øvstaas.
New GeniE release
With the release of GeniE 6.1, there are many significant new features, including the control of finite element numbering of beam models, new functionality for importing wave load data from old versions of Sesam and Sacs, the ability to model tension and compression elements and to completely disconnect X-joints, and improved automatic backup, just to mention a few.
The fastest version ever! New releases of Maros and Taro Refinery 2012
Maros version 8.3 and Taro Refinery version 4.3 have been released and are available for download from the DNV Software Customer Portal.
Shell Global Solutions - Prime tools for predicting performance
Shell Global Solutions has been using DNV Software's Safeti Performance Forecasting tools Maros and Taro for close to 15 years. The result is vastly improved bottom line.
Synergi.com fully implemented on www.dnvsoftware.com
In 2011 DNV acquired Synergi Solutions – a leading provider of QHSE software, and from 1st of January 2012 Synergi is fully integrated in DNV Software.
New DNV software for strength and fatigue analysis of offshore wind turbine structures
DNV is launching new design software for ultimate strength and fatigue analysis of offshore wind turbine structures - Sesam GeniE Wind. Building on 40 years as a leading design tool for engineering floating and fixed offshore structures, the new Sesam module uniquely addresses the wind industry’s need to model the combined effect of wind and wave loads.
Full speed for Sesam in China
The Sesam 2011 release attracted much attention at the DNV Software Conference for Sesam on 7-9 November in Hangzhou, China, where representatives from the major maritime and ocean engineering research institutes, yards and design companies attended.
Orbit+ IDS release 4.30
Orbit+ IDS, the comprehensive plant integrity management software produced by DNV Software, has been developed and implemented around the world starting with the major releases 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 on windows platform. The new release of Orbit+ IDS 4.30 fully running on Web was released 15 October 2011.
Phast's Unified Dispersion Model approved for use in LNG siting applications in the USA
DNV are proud to announce that the Unified Dispersion Model used in Phast, the world's leading process hazard analysis software tool has been reviewed by the US Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and approved for use in LNG siting applications.
Sesam entering the offshore wind market
With tailor-made software for design of offshore wind turbine structures addressing the industry’s need to account for the combined effect of wind and hydrodynamic loads.
Sesam August 2011 DVD now released
The Sesam 2011 DVD is a major release of several Sesam applications. It contains many new features that will lead to improved efficiency and opens for additional analysis work not possible in previous versions. Sesam now fully supports Windows 7 in addition to Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Orbit+ IDS access the North American market
Earlier this year INEOS ABS, Ohio, USA implemented our Orbit+ IDS software with the standard package including Orbit Onshore, integration with Risk Based Inspection assessment and interface with SAP.
Phast v6.7 released with many improvements to consequence and risk calculations and including a new risk Study Manager
This is a significant update to the Phast product suite containing many improvements as well as a new Study Manager utility for combining risk results from multible studies.
DNV acquiring the software company Synergi Solutions
DNV has acquired Synergi Solutions and enlarges its present software portfolio extensively together with 30 new employees. “We are now able to provide the most complete set of risk based software for operational integrity management and asset integrity to the energy, maritime and healthcare industries,” says Are Føllesdal Tjønn, managing director at DNV’s software house.
Nauticus Machinery coming to a new stage
With the June 2011 release Nauticus Machinery provides a unified environment for all calculation tools, with several re-designed tools and new features introduced.
India's ONGC upgrades its Sesam software
Earlier this year, the Institute of Engineering & Ocean Technology (IEOT), Mumbai, the technical services wing of India’s largest corporation, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has placed an order on DNV Software for upgrading and expanding their existing suite of Sesam software.
Users spark new developments
Ninety participants came from across Europe to the annual two-day DNV Software User Conference at Høvik early this month. They learned about new features in Sesam and Nauticus, attended workshops, gave feedback based on user experience and strengthened ties with colleagues in the industry.
Preview of upcoming Nauticus Machinery release
DNV Software held a two day open training course in Shanghai and a one day seminar at the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Oslo in connection with the upcoming Nauticus Machinery summer release.
CUSTOMER LOGIN for more software products
Earlier this year, DNV Software opened a brand new customer portal for Safeti users, where customers could download software, user manuals and access an extensive documentation library. Now the service is being extended to include customers with maintenance contracts for the product lines: Sesam, Nauticus and Safeti.
What’s new in the Sesam April 2011 release
The new versions of DeepC, GeniE and HydroD focus on providing more flexibility in performing design analyses and on giving our users more advanced analysis options to fine-tune the design. We have increased Sesam’s coverage to also include design of umbilicals.
Nauticus Machinery release supports Windows 7
With the April 2011 release Nauticus Machinery is supporting both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows 7, and the reporting features are in compliance with Microsoft Office 2010.
New timesavers in GeniE
GeniE users will have the benefit of some new important features, such as FEM import, beam deflections and property update for the mesh, included in the current 5.3 release.
Nauticus Hull release supporting Windows 7
With the January 2011 release Nauticus Hull is supporting both Windows 7 and Vista and all spreadsheets and report functionality is upgraded for compliance with Office 2007 and 2010.
New releases of Maros and Taro Refinery
We are pleased to announce new releases of the Safeti Performance Forecasting products focusing on usability improvements and enhanced reliability related logistics capabilities.
Nauticus Machinery February 2011 released
Updates to the calculation tools for shaft alignment making new results fully compatible with results in 2004-verison, improved reporting features and user interface are among the new features available in the February 2011 release of Nauticus Machinery.
Customer Portal launched
DNV Software are pleased to announce the launch of a new Customer Portal. The portal provides access to downloads, an extensive documentation library, frequently asked questions and a system for managing your technical support enquiries and the ability to submit technical support enquiries into the CRM system that the DNV Software global helpdesk use.
Software videos on YouTube
Video is an ideal method to demonstrate and show the features and benefits of software tools. DNV Software are pleased to announce the launch of a YouTube channel dedicated to the Nauticus, Sesam and Safeti software products.
Increase your efficiency with GeniE SnackPack
The new GeniE SnackPack, offered as an add-on to GeniE, brings cutting edge functionality with numerous utilities and special functions only available from DNV Software.
Indian Institute of Technology opts for DNV's Sesam software
The Ocean Engineering Department of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai (earlier known as Madras) has recently opted for an extensive package of Sesam modules for their teaching, training and research purposes.
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.
Risk in focus at QRA & Phast Risk software seminar in Vadodara
Known for its historical place in shipping and trading from ancient times, the coastal state of Gujarat has emerged in recent years as one of the most sought after destinations for investments in oil and gas, chemical and shipbuilding industries.
Signed Software Distribution Agreement with Chiyoda Advanced Solutions
DNV Software in Korea & Japan and Chiyoda Advanced Solutions (ChAS) signed a Software Distribution Agreement in Busan on 19 August, 2010.
New issue of Software Update
Software Update 01 2010 is now available. In this issue we focus on new releases and specially the newly launched SilverPipe - a scalable and companywide integrity decision software for pipeline operators.
New Sesam releases in Q2 2010
Several significant improvements have been released during the second quarter of 2010. These focus on riser design, better soil modelling and hydrodynamics for jacket structures as well as non-linear hydrodynamic analysis of offshore floaters. We have also released a limited version of GeniE (including analysis and code checking of beams) intended for small projects.
New DNV Software office in Abu Dhabi
DNV Software has made the strategic decision to invest in the Middle East region by opening an office based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Major release of Phast
With significant improvements to rainout and dispersion modelling and new capabilities for explosion risk and occupied building analysis
Phast advanced modelling reaches Beijing
Increased knowledge of the modelling capabilites within the software was the outcome for 25 Phast and Phast Risk users attending the Phast advanced modelling course in Beijing from 1-4 June. This was the first advanced Phast Risk course to be held in China, and the participants were key customers from SINOPEC, CNPC and CNOOC.
Sesam user workshop meets market needs
About 50 software users from major shipyards, universities and institutes in Korea and Japan attended the Sesam workshop in Korea.
What is new in the 2010 release of Nauticus Machinery
DNV Software is pleased to announce that the Nauticus Machinery March 2010 version has been released. This is the first Nauticus Machinery release delivered from the new developer team in Shanghai which was established in August 2009.
Rule Based Screening Functions in ORBIT+ Pipeline
The introduction of a Rule Engine in ORBIT+ Pipeline has opened a wide range of possible functions augmenting the totality of the system, ranging from portfolio assessments and initial prioritizations to direct assessment functions for both piggable and unpiggable pipelines.
Structural Integrity Management – Safe Operation
The oil and gas industry has increased focus on the need for reliable data management as this is essential to quickly understand the structural condition of assets. The demand is mainly driven by increased focus on environmental issues, life extension on aging structures and the need for key performance indicators to ensure safe operation and reduce the overall asset risk exposure.
New Sesam releases in Q1 2010
We are proud to announce new releases of key Sesam products during the first quarter of 2010 focusing improved user efficiency as well as new functionalities.
CSR Tank FE Analysis and PULS Code Check in GeniE
With the implementation of CSR Tank in GeniE, Nauticus Hull users benefit from one finite element platform covering both the DNV rules and IACS common structural rules. The PULS buckling check for plated structures is also an important enhancement for analysis of offshore structures making code checks for framed and plated structural elements available within the same analysis.
SMOE chooses Sesam
In March, DNV Software delivered an on-site course, named “Concept based FE modeling and analysis jacket and topside design”, to SMOE in Singapore, 15 days before closing the deal for the Sesam software purchase, reconfirming DNV's leading position in the offshore engineering software technology market. DNV introduced its first Sesam software more than 40 years ago and has been the industry's technology pioneer since then.
Threat and damage screening using Orbit+ Pipeline
By leveraging the Brix Rule Engine, Orbit+ Pipeline can deliver customer-specific rule sets with no programming effort. The approach is used for screening large amounts of data for threats, damages and failures.
India hosting its first Software Conference
Mumbai and 1st and 2nd December 2009 will surely hold a special significance for DNV Software in the years to come. It was in this commercial capital of India and during these two days that a Software Conference was organized in India – for the first time.
Phast Risk - with new capabilites for assessing risks within occupied buildings
After the high-profile accidents at Buncefield and Texas City, risks from gas explosions have been high on the agenda. The need for transparency is greater than ever; particular focus has been on occupied buildings and the protection they offer their occupants. The explosion extension planned for Phast 6.6 provides new functionality supporting increased accuracy and transparency.
Smarter 3D partnership
A strategic partnership between DNV Software and Intergraph resulted in the time-saving application Nauticus Early Design, based on Intergraph's SmartMarine 3D.