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DNV GL IN NORWAY In a country that mainly consists of rugged mountains and an endless shoreline, shipping is a natural part of everyday life. And with more than 150 years of experience, a commitment to safety and sustainability and 750 maritime experts, DNV GL operates at the heart of Norway’s maritime community.
Innovation in ship design, building, and operation has been Norway’s lifeblood for generations. Just as the Vikings designed, built and sailed revolutionary ocean-going ships, over a thousand years later the Norwegian merchant and fishing fleets stepped in and helped design vessels to meet the harsh demands of North Sea oil and gas operations. Today, 750 technical experts provide classification and technical expertise to the global maritime community from their waterside campus at Høvik just outside of Oslo. Surveyors and auditors attend to customer needs at any port of call along the Norwegian
coast, covering all ship segments from offshore drilling units and offshore supply to fishing vessels and fish farm supply vessels, LNG carriers, and a growing number of conventional and exploration cruise vessels – the latter using Norway as a starting point for Arctic adventures. Local presence As local shipyards diversify into new segments and markets such as exploration cruise ships, offshore wind and cable-laying vessels, DNV GL stands ready to assist. “For DNV GL it is important to maintain our close relationship with the yards and suppliers and
“For DNV GL it is important to maintain our close relationship with the yards and suppliers and support them as they move into new territory.” Jon Rysst, Regional Manager North Europe at DNV GL – Maritime
MARITIME IMPACT 01/2017