
L'ISO (International Organization for Standardization) a publié la nouvelle édition de l'ISO 9001 à la fin de l'année 2008. Aucune nouvelle exigence n'a été introduite dans l'ISO 9001:2008.

During the major lay-ups in the shipping industry in the 1970s and 1980s, DNV was instrumental setting the standard on safe and cost optimal lay-up and preservation of ships. Due to the financial crisis, this knowledge and experience are once again sought after.

DNV’s newbuilding and repair activities continue to expand in South East Asia with the opening of a new office in Batam, Indonesia.
DNV intègre l’analyse des risques fournisseurs à son progiciel de gestion des risques. La nouvelle brique logicielle sera présentée pour la première fois.

Eivind Grøstad was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while DNV also retained its Best in Class crown at the Lloyd’s List Middle East Awards.

DNV has struck a groundbreaking agreement with Thome Ship Management that will set a new global benchmark in seafarer competency levels.

DNV has retained its crown as the ‘The Best Classification Society in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent’.

DNV has led a quality assurance project on the budget estimate and of the concept for arranging Olympic Winter Games in the arctic Norwegian city Tromsø.

The DNV offices in Houston and La Porte, Texas, are now back in business.

The DNV offices in Houston, TX and La Porte, TX were impacted by the widespread electrical power outage throughout Houston due to Hurricane Ike.

DNV is leading a unique collaboration between the Norwegian IT, defence, oil and gas industries to develop a digital platform for the next generation integrated operations.

Collaboration between Vietnamese and Norwegian interests aims to enhance competency and capacity within Vietnam’s maritime, offshore and shipbuilding sectors.
Jakarta: Indonesia's Pertamina has ordered five new oil tankers. All will comply with DNV's environmental rules - a first by a major oil ompany on South East Asia.

DNV has established a Climate Change Academy and Network that will address the shortage of competence and people within the carbon market.

DNV profits from increase in conversion work at Drydocks World Dubai (DWD)

Hunt for oil fuels India’s building boom and DNV’s increasing share of offshore supply and service vessels.

Orient Ship Management Norway (OSM) has become the first company in the world to be certified according to DNV’s standard for Crew Manning Offices & Private Recruitment and Placement Services.

Jilin, China: A grand ceremony was held in the Xiaowudao village to celebrate the successful completion of DNV’s fourth water and sanitation project in China, in collaboration with the Norwegian and Chinese Red Cross.
Darwin: The demand for DNV’s services is steadily increasing in Australia’s Northern Territory, particularly within the market sectors of Defence, Maritime and Offshore. By opening an office in Darwin, DNV is the first classification society to have a permanent presence in Australia’s Northern Territory.

DNV is beefing up Middle East and India staffing levels to 1,000 within two years to meet increasing demand for its services.

2008 marks 20 years of shipbuilding for Austal Ships – one of the world leaders in the design and construction of high speed aluminium vessels.

Zain, a leading mobile telecoms operator in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a three-year agreement with DNV to prepare its 22 operations for ISO certification.