DNV Chief Operating Officer Tor E. Svensen predicts that 2009 will be a tough year for the maritime industry, but that DNV has the right strategy and resources to face the global economic crisis. “We have yet to see the full impact of the crisis. I know there have been order cancellations, and so far some 10% of the cancellations have directly affected DNV”.

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Tor E. Svensen continues "although the climate in which we function is becoming more challenging, DNV’s business fundamentals have not changed. The foundation remains financially solid and we are confident that we have the right strategy, resources and resilience to face this global crisis".