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Anne Moschner
Director Communications, DNV GL - Maritime

Welcome to our digital collection of articles, interviews and other content that keeps you up to date on important news and topics relevant for the entire maritime industry. Our latest article looks at developments in technology and trading that are impacting safe mooring, and how regulators and the industry are responding.
LPG carriers stepping up to the decarbonization challenge

LPG carriers stepping up to the decarbonization challenge

21 May 2021by DNV Maritime
A milestone order of six LPG-fuelled gas carrier newbuilds from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard marks another big step in the adoption of low-carbon engine technology as the fleet transition to green fuels gains momentum.
“Nerves of Steel”, the industry’s most- advanced hull integrity monitoring system

“Nerves of Steel”, the industry’s most- advanced hull integrity monitoring system

11 May 2021
Working in collaboration with Altera Infrastructure, one of the world’s leading operators of shuttle tankers, DNV has successfully completed a fleet-wide implementation of “Nerves of Steel”, the industry’s most- advanced hull integrity monitoring system.
Seafarers zoom in on remote surveys of ships

Seafarers zoom in on remote surveys of ships

15 Apr 2021
With rising use of remote surveys, feedback from shipowners is helping DNV to optimize this approach to assessing compliance with class and statutory regulation, and to make it easier and safer for crew members acting as our eyes and ears on ships.
Overcoming the EEXI challenge for LNG carriers

Overcoming the EEXI challenge for LNG carriers

08 Apr 2021
Under the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) regime, LNG carriers will be assigned a reference line of their own because of certain properties that would otherwise put them at a severe disadvantage
Bore’s next-generation RoLo ships will run on LNG

Bore’s next-generation RoLo ships will run on LNG

31 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime
The Finnish owner Bore has ordered three new RoLo vessels from Wuhu Shipyard that will cater to the forestry industry’s needs by combining the latest LNG propulsion technology with an ice-strengthened, optimized and stiff hull and maximum cargo flexibility.
Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation

Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation

25 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime
To manage the required transformation in decarbonization, new technologies and fuels are being leveraged. But for the transformation to be successful, there is one key question that needs to be answered: How capable is the industry of recognizing and managing the associated safety risks?
Which tanker fuels are best for profits and the environment?

Which tanker fuels are best for profits and the environment?

18 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime
Alternative ship fuels and fuel technologies are already available and new ones are emerging. Shipowners require evidence to choose between pathways.
Charging into tomorrow today

Charging into tomorrow today

08 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime
Bastø Fosen has an electrifying ambition. The shipowner is transforming the fleet of ferries that ply the country’s busiest ferry route to set new standards for clean, efficient and comfortable transportation.
Offshore wind: New horizons demand new approach to operations

Offshore wind: New horizons demand new approach to operations

22 Feb 2021by DNV Maritime
“The ultimate goal of this JIP is to make operations safer, and it is very heartening to see the industry uniting behind this goal. The project partners are also competitors or stakeholders with different objectives, but in the JIP we are joining forces to ensure safer operations.”
Updated GRAB notation reduces hold reinforcement requirements

Updated GRAB notation reduces hold reinforcement requirements

11 Feb 2021by DNV Maritime
In response to technical advances resulting in lower-weight bulk cargo grabs with reduced damage potential, DNV GL has revised its GRAB notation for cargo hold reinforcements that will save owners money.
A step change in fire safety on board containerships

A step change in fire safety on board containerships

23 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
At a time in which the shipping industry is undergoing what may be one of the most dramatic changes in its history, these are attributes that highlight a new paradigm in shipbuilding. The MSC Gülsün class shows where MSC puts its priorities, says Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings at MSC
New guidance document for cargo and cargo hold ventilation

New guidance document for cargo and cargo hold ventilation

22 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
Many cargo shipments transported in bulk form can suffer damage or even pose a hazard to the crew while in transit. The new guidance document from the Standard Club, INTERCARGO and DNV GL helps masters with practical recommendations and a better understanding of how to mitigate these risks by ensuring proper ventilation.
Taking thoughtful decisions combining ship position and weather data

Taking thoughtful decisions combining ship position and weather data

22 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
Until recently, records of the true weather conditions that ships have been exposed to were largely inaccessible. Combining retrospective weather data, and AIS data provide new insights, that can support owners and manager in planning vessel operations and taking decisions that can reduce risks and costs.
Oceanbird ro-ro: Embarking on a new era of wind propulsion

Oceanbird ro-ro: Embarking on a new era of wind propulsion

13 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
To find a way forward in sustainable shipping, Wallenius Marine has gone back to the ancient origins of the industry. With its Oceanbird project, the Swedish ro-ro operator is banking on wind propulsion as a way to a greener future for shipping.
Digital MRV and DCS reporting streamlines the verification process

Digital MRV and DCS reporting streamlines the verification process

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
Emissions reporting under the EU MRV and IMO DCS schemes does not have to be an onerous process. DNV GL has set up an online reporting system that lets operators of large and small fleets handle the task with ease. The newly launched Emissions Insights Dashboard can be used to benchmark emissions performance.
Kick-starting cruise: Can pioneering certification enable industry rebirth?

Kick-starting cruise: Can pioneering certification enable industry rebirth?

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
DNV GL has joined forces with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to launch a comprehensive certification programme allowing cruise ships to resume operations from Singapore. Genting Cruise Lines and RCI are the first companies setting sail for a new age of Covid-safe operations.
Standardized solutions help yards achieve cost-effective floating wind construction

Standardized solutions help yards achieve cost-effective floating wind construction

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime
Floating wind will create substantial opportunities for yards, vessel operators, offshore companies and many new players. Maximizing the returns on investment will require cost-effective, safe solutions for constructing, assembling, and commissioning units for installation offshore. Collaboration will be key from design basis and throughout the life-cycle plan.
Corrosion-resistant steels for cargo oil tanks

Corrosion-resistant steels for cargo oil tanks

17 Dec 2020by DNV Maritime
The use of corrosion-resistant steels in cargo oil tanks offers certain advantages compared to coatings. Tried and tested for about 12 years, they have now been included in DNV GL’s rules, and a new class notation for these steels is available.
DNV GL’s Maritime Incubator: Cultivating knowledge from within

DNV GL’s Maritime Incubator: Cultivating knowledge from within

02 Dec 2020by DNV Maritime
In order to generate added value from the wealth of knowledge residing in the company, DNV GL – Maritime sponsors a corporate incubator programme designed to transform ideas quickly and effectively from employee visions to customer benefits.
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