Multi-purpose vessels - The power to handle complex freight

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GLOBAL SErvICES TO ThE Mpp ShIppING SEGMENT Classification advisory services Health, safety and environmental risk management

Multi-purpose vessels (MPPs) are probably the most interesting of all ship types. they are able to handle a wide range of cargoes due to their versatile and complex design.

However, their varying operating conditions and complex design make them a challenge to design, build, maintain and operate.

Owners and operators of MPPs need partners that understand the complex technical issues involved and can deliver a problem-solving attitude even at the remote locations in which some MPPs operate. DNV has a broad range of services, including classification and advisory services, to assist owners who are planning to build or who are operating MPPs.

tHe Power to Handle coMPlex FreigHt

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CONTENTS 04 Understanding multi-purpose design 06 Understanding multi-purpose operation 08 How DNV can assist with your newbuilding projects 10 Class Entry Express – an easy switch to enhance your reputation

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Understanding MPP design MPPs are probably the most versatile, but perhaps the most complex of vessels. Such versatility and complexity requires expertise to arrive at the most effective, efficient and flexible design solution – expertise that DNV has developed through years of experience with approval, supervision, and survey.

MPPs, due to their versatility and ability to load heavy and large project cargoes, break bulk and unitised cargoes, whether lifted or rolled on board, are by their nature complex. The wide range of cargoes requires vessels with large holds, with cranes – sometimes working in tandem, and some with ramps. Moveable bulkheads that can also function as tween decks, wide deck areas, container suitability and crane capacity are other design characteristics to be considered. In addition, strength characteristics such as tanktop strength, crane pedestals, hatch cover supports and ice strengthening must also be taken into consideration.

Such complexity of design requires a classification society which has the technical competence to evaluate and approve new MPP designs. Through our experience with the approval of MPPs and open hatch bulk carriers, we understand the technical complexities at hand and ensure that the most effective, efficient and flexible solutions are delivered.

Typical MPP designs feature long cargo holds with relatively long distances between transverse bulkheads. To ensure safe operations during crane operations and normal sailing conditions, the relative deflection and interaction between cargo hold hatch covers and the slender double side structure needs to be evaluated.

Ranging from class services to the most advanced advisory services, DNV can help you address the technical issues and help to simplify and expedite the design and approval process.

We provide: Advisory services and specification review services at the design stage - ensuring that all factors are considered.

Competitive fees – where the total cost of partnering with DNV is low, allowing you to save money.

Independent decision support – as a self owned independent foundation, we balance the needs of business and society.

Innovative solutions – we invest 6% of our revenue in research and innovation and take a leading role in joint industry projects.

A strong focus on quality - helping you to deliver to a high standard.

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Understanding MPP operation MPPs operate in a wide range of conditions and environments. At DNV, we have the technical and operational know-how to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

Operational efficiency and availability are critical factors for the profitability of an MPP. You need to be sure your MPP will operate as planned at all times wherever your MPP is loading cargo or sailing.

At DNV, through our dedicated and attentive customer service managers and availability of surveyors, we can help with all operational aspects. Our surveyors and technical support at our head office have the operational experience from the open hatch segment where DNV has a market share of more than 60%. Thanks to our large survey station network, we have expertise at hand wherever required, even at isolated ports which may be crucial for your operation.

Rising fuel costs and the need for improved energy efficiency, whilst at the same time complying with the strict environmental regulations in the international Emissions Control Areas (ECAs), creates challenges. At DNV, we have the know-how which enables us to help you to comply with the requirements in a cost effective manner.

The DNV-classed fleet is significant thanks to our competent and experienced personnel who are willing to listen to their customers and understand their needs. Our global network serves you through maritime service centres located close to you, wherever you are. Advice and support are important elements in our day-to-day dialogue with our customers.

To ensure predictable operations and ship availability, and the personal service you deserve, we assign a dedicated customer service manager to you. This will give you the peace of mind you need to focus on your business while leaving the class related issues to us.

Through DNV Exchange you will always be updated online with the current status of your ship’s certificates as well as a host of other issues related specifically to your fleet. Here you can also find the decision support you need.

Wherever your ship calls, we can provide a local, responsive service meaning less disruption for you.

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How DNV can assist with your newbuilding project!

With tougher market conditions, changing trading patterns, new requirements from charterers and new environmental requirements, planning and executing newbuilding projects is much more challenging. DNV’s expert approval engineers and experienced newbuilding surveyors can help give confidence to newbuilding projects.

Through our work with designers and ship yards globally, combined with our own in-house technical competence, we know the market, the trends, the latest solutions and we also consider future environmental requirements. By selecting DNV you can rest assured that these factors have been considered prior to your ship entering service.

DNV’s yard experience is vast. With our long standing presence at yards in Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam, we contribute with competence enabling you to experience a problem free building process. Follow-up during construction takes place with a large and well trained site team at the yard.

We also update owner’s site teams with the latest available knowledge and run courses tailored to their needs.

WE PROVIDE: SPECIFICATION REVIEWS DNV has vast experience from advising, approving and following-up a large number of newbuilding projects. We draw on this experience when providing review of newbuilding specifications. We offer review of specifications at all stages, from outline to detailed specifications. The specification review is free of charge.

PRE contract TOOL DNV’s pre contract tool allows us to compare your proposed design with a large number of other designs. You select the parameters for which you want to optimise the design. Your chosen design may then be compared against any given set of references including:

Ship particulars and performance data Transport capacity Total operational fuel efficiency Environmental performance Fuel- and environmental efficiency is calculated in a transport system context using either standard operating profiles or profiles matching the intended trade of the vessel.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS New environmental conditions are placing higher demands on ship owners. The ability to select cost effective and future proof solutions in the maze of requirements is more important than ever.

Through our environmental advisory services we can help address the operation of environmental programmes and equipment to minimise emissions, ballast water issues, etc.

Our services include: environmental assessment; emission performance/reduction services; onboard environmental health services; inventory of hazardous materials; and ship recycling and inventory services.

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Class entry express – an easy switch to enhance your reputation DNV has made changing class an easier process by the introduction of “Class Entry Express”. Our new entry process combined with assistance from your local customer service manager ensures you eliminate any hurdles and confusion.

Our customer service manager assists you in planning and document collection whilst our headquarter office support team assists with communication with flag and the losing class society. This ensures prompt issuance of full term certificates and a smooth transfer to DNV.

why choose DNV? Quick response – global network With a network of close to 300 locations worldwide and access to DNV competence centres and surveyors available around the clock, we are responsive to all your needs for making and implementing the right decisions.

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Your needs in focus – one dedicated DNV contact Your dedicated customer service manager will ensure the best personal and professional service you may require.

Our technical competence for your benefit Our accumulated knowledge base provides us with unique competence and an experience bank that makes DNV a value adding partner in helping you to improve your quality and operational efficiency.

Improve your operational efficiency In addition to providing services for improving your efficiency by examining all aspects of your operations, including the use of fuel, we always have operational efficiency in focus when delivering all our services.

Drive for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions We will help you comply with current and future environmental requirements and legislation and work towards sustainable operations.

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