Preparing for the future. Also inside: Post Napoli experiences, E.R. Schiffahrt, DNV Hamburg and DNV Energy Management.
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SMM
It is the event of the year for the shipping community in Hamburg. Once again, the industry is getting together for an exchange of new ideas and products.
Post Napoli experiences – providing the industry standard
“Next to the grounding of and subsequent pollution from the tanker Exxon Valdez back in the 1980s, the Napoli grounding and ensuing cleanup have been the world’s most expensive ever".
The MSC Napoli’s structural problems
The loss of the MSC Napoli was a spectacular case, not least because of the amazing looting by scavengers. The detailed and remarkably frank inquiry report is now available.
Preparing for the future
The future of shipping is challenging and many of the solutions arrived at will have to be technical ones.
DNV Hamburg
Last year the DNV Hamburg office moved to the city centre of Hamburg. In this article we will focus on the key personnel sering our customers – a short “Who is who” at the DNV office.
Our home market
We want to be close to our customers, not just physically but also in our daily business operations.
Business development and R&D in the German shipping and shipbuilding industry
The first experiences of Jan Tellkamp, the new Project Manager Research and Development in Germany, show that German customers are attracted by DNV’s strengths in both Business Development and Research & Development.
Focusing on technology and training
My job is two-fold,” says Jost Bergmann. “One part involves providing our customers with technical support, meaning providing them with local expertise related to their newbuildings and ships in operation.
Coordinating the ship-survey process
“We are responsible for the planning and execution of ships in operation surveys, shipboard ISM, ISPS and ISO audits, company audits, vessel conversions (combination of ships in operation and newbuildings work) and the execution of SSP plan approvals.
Providing technical advice and solutions
Providing technical advice to German owners is the number one priority for Sönke Pohl, who started to work at DNV Germany’s maritime headquarters in Hamburg in July of this year.
From hatch covers to classification
Holger Bender is the rather new marketing manager of DNV Maritime in Hamburg – he joined the company one year ago from MacGregor. “My task is to attract new customers to DNV.
Managing DNV’s maritime operations
“Our activities are divided between newbuildings, ships in operation and CMC (Certification of Materials and Components).
Integrating IT systems smoothly
“What you want may not be what you get – or the other way around. There could be a mismatch and quite often there may be a larger potential in the software you need.
Best practice for ensuring container ship hull confidence - Hull Integrity Management
As a container ship operator, you face the challenges of conflict between hull maintenance and operational constraints all the time.
Competence management systems
In the current market where competition is tight for quality, highly-competent, motivated seafarers, it is more important than ever for owners and ship managers with ambitious business goals to be able to document and track the competence of their officers and crew.
DNV Energy Management – a small investment that produces huge savings
DNV’s Energy Management service has identified substantial fuel savings that can be made by today’s shipping companies.
Charter markets dip as ongoing fleet growth coincides with current economic slump
Economic growth set to recover