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DNV GL secures three-year services contract for Total’s UK assets
DNV GL has been awarded a three-year contract by Total E&P UK Ltd to provide multiple services across the full portfolio of the international operator’s oil and gas assets in the UK North Sea.DNV GL, the independent energy expert and assurance …
Feb 22, 2021 / Vessels
DNV GL awards AYRO AiP for Oceanwings wind assist system
DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, has awarded AYRO an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Oceanwings 3.6.3 wind assisted propulsion system for ships. The Oceanwings 3.6.3 system is designed to enable ship owners and operators to …
Feb 15, 2021 / Curious
DNV GL awards AIP to KSOE for wing sail propulsion system
DNV GL has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for a wing-sail auxiliary propulsion system for ships - the result of a joint research project between KSOE and SK Shipping. The virtual award …
Jan 25, 2021 / Curious
Two autonomous electric Ro-Ro vessels driven by SCHOTTEL
SCHOTTEL has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets for two new autonomous RoRo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard (CSL) in India. Both …
Jan 13, 2021 / Curious
DNV GL awards AIP to Daehan Shipbuilding for small-size LPG carriers
DNV GL says it has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Daehan Shipbuilding (DHSC) for a new design of small-size LPG carriers in the range of 5,000-7,000 DWT. The AIP handover ceremony took place recently at the DHSC headquarters in Mokpo. …
Dec 16, 2020 / Vessels
East Coast Australia JIP delivers a new interactive dashboard for LNG forecast
A comprehensive and interactive dashboard that predicts LNG demand and enables scenario modelling in Australia was developed as a result of the East Coast Australia LNG Joint Industry Project (EC JIP). Facilitated by leading classification society …
Nov 24, 2020 / Curious
DDD-Batman: Launch of international cooperation shines a light on marine battery health
The research institute Fraunhofer ISE, battery supplier Corvus, the Marine Service Unit of Costa Group Carnival Maritime GmbH and DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, have launched “DDD-Batman”, a new MarTERA-sponsored project to study …
Nov 18, 2020 / Curious
DNV GL and Bluewater pilot test the value of hybrid digital twin technology to enhance FPSO safety and operational costs by optimizing inspections
DNV GL and FPSO specialist Bluewater are undertaking a pilot project to use hybrid digital twin technology to predict and analyze fatigue in the hull of an FPSO in the North Sea.The project aims to validate and quantify the benefits of creating a …
Oct 13, 2020 / Curious
Successful Launching of Cargo Vessel built by CIMC Raffles
On September 17, 2020, the launching ceremony for Antarctic Provider project was held on CIMC Raffles Yantai base. The project is built by CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. for Norway Aker BioMarine company. Antarctic Provider with length over all 167.6m, …
Sep 18, 2020 / Vessels
DNV GL awards GASA to HHI for a centreline oil-tight longitudinal bulkhead
DNV GL has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with a general approval for ship application (GASA) for a new concept of very large crude carriers (VLCCs) with a centreline oil-tight longitudinal bulkhead. The new design will reduce potential …
Sep 4, 2020 / Curious