DNV GL: Remote inspections -The Drone Squad
DJI PHANTOM – The DJI Phantom drone can operate for about 20 minutes and is lighter than the Custom drone. It is used for external surveys but can also be flown inside spaces such as tanks. When fitted...
View ArticleRIMS go from strength to strength receiving class approval from Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register Surveyor (front) and David Knukkel, CEO, RIMS BV (back) during practical audit. Drone and robotics specialist RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) have received their fourth...
View ArticleDNV GL launches new JDP to test biodegradable lubricants
Oil sample bottles Oslo/Hamburg, 16 January 2018: Classification society DNV GL has launched a new joint development project (JDP) in cooperation with marine insurers The Swedish Club, Norwegian Hull...
View ArticleFirst ever container ship to receive cyber enabled ship descriptive note...
An image of MV COSCO Shipping Aries 20K TEU container ship built by NACKS has an energy management system cyber-certified by LR 16 January 2018 – MV COSCO Shipping Aries, delivered to COSCOS today, is...
View ArticleMaritime Forecast to 2050 – Download your complimentary copy
Here is our Maritime Forecast to 2050 report which we believe may be of interest to you. To obtain a clear and balanced view of the energy future, we created the Energy Transition Outlook (ETO), which...
View Article2017 IACS Blue Book published, now complemented by IACS Green Book
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 edition of the IACS Blue Bookwhich is now complemented by the accompanying IACS Green Book....
View ArticleElemed discussion at Port of Koper
l to r: Boris Popovič, Mayor of the City Municipa-lity of Koper; Violeta Bulc, EU Commissioner for Mobility and Transport, Dimitrij Zadel, President of the Managament Board of Luka Koper; Peter...
View ArticleDNV GL: Greece as the third home country
Ioannis Chiotopoulos As always, the innovative DNV GL, presented its latest research and development for its third home market, Greece, in a press conference held at its Piraeus offices on Friday the...
View ArticleCyber security tests on “Zim Genova” containership demonstrate naval Dome...
Naval Dome cyber security testing carried out in port Naval Dome has successfully completed the pilot testing of its multi-layered cyber security system for Lloyd’s Register aboard XT Shipping’s Zim...
View ArticleDNV GL launches Nauticus Hull version V20
Screenshot of new Nauticus Hull version showing the hull scantling design program. Next generation hull calculation software: DNV GL launches Nauticus Hull version V20 Høvik, 6 February 2018: DNV GL’s...
View ArticleHMD and LR join forces to build the world’s first ballast-free LNG bunkering...
An image of HMD’s ballast-free LNG bunkering vessel design 06 February 2018 – Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) is scheduled to deliver the world’s first ballast free LNG bunkering vessel later this year....
View ArticleCaught in the net: Substandard Turkish cargo ship detained in Hamburg after...
The Mistral PARIS MoU: Today the Secretariat has posted a new “Caught in the Net” concerning a substandard Turkish cargo ship detained in Hamburg after main engine failure. Very poor working and living...
View ArticleThe Fight Against NOxious Emissions
George Teriakidis, Regional Business Development Manager DNV GL- Region South East Europe & Middle East The IMO’s Tier III limits for nitrous oxide (NOX) emissions from new ships operating in...
View ArticleABS Hosts Propulsion Systems Optimization and Approval Seminar in Hong Kong
Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Technology Manager during his presentation ABS Hong Kong hosted a seminar on “Propulsion Systems Optimization and Approval” last November as part of Hong Kong Maritime Week...
View ArticleDNV GL in Greece: Showcasing new tools and services at the cutting edge of...
Ioannis Chiotopoulos Piraeus, 2nd February 2018: In a Press Conference that took place recently at DNV GL’s Piraeus offices, Regional Manager, Mr Ioannis Chiotopoulos, and his management team presented...
View ArticlePaul Butcher appointed Managing Director, Lloyd’s Register Management Systems...
Paul Butcher Leading assurance provider Lloyd’s Register [LR] is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Butcher as Managing Director, LR Management Systems & Inspection Services. Based in...
View ArticleNew DNV GL class notations aim to improve stern tube bearing performance
Propeller shaft system Hamburg/Høvik, 15 February 2018: DNV GL has revised its class rules for single stern tube bearing installations and introduced two new class notations, “Shaft align(1)” and...
View ArticleToward the tipping point: new research provides a reality check on the...
Karl Ove Ingebrigtsen Technology Radar 2018 “Renewable Energy” report – launched today by Lloyd’s Register – analyses the sizeable renewable energy impacts in the next five (5) years and beyond. It...
View ArticleFrom stamp to screen: DNV GL issues over 50,000 electronic certificates
Hamburg, 20 February 2018: With the introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates DNV GL took classification into new territory. Now, just four months after the launch of...
View ArticleWorld’s first LNG-fuelled bulk carrier delivered
Image of the LNG-fuelled bulk carrier 50,000 dwt LNG-fuelled bulk carrier uses new LNG storage material approved by LR 21 February 2018 – Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and ILSHIN LOGISTICS have...
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