NCE Maritime CleanTech and DNV GL join forces to strengthen their common efforts for a smarter and greener maritime industry.
The renowned Norwegian based classification and certification institution DNV GL is now joining the NCE Maritime CleanTech cluster. With its long traditions within the maritime sector DNV GL has been a front runner when it comes to pursuing environmentally friendly technology and infrastructure.
DNV GL plays an important role in the green transition in terms of developing rules and guidelines related to the use of new energy carriers in the maritime industry. In 2013 DNV GL made a significant contribution to the pioneering cluster project “FellowSHIP”, when ensuring the safe implementation of battery technology in the PSV ‘Viking Lady’ owned by cluster partner Eidesvik.
– We are happy to have DNV GL onboard as a major global competence institution and look forward to mutually exploring common areas of interests and executing projects together. DNV GL has close relations with many of our cluster members already, and now we can establish an even broader foundation for co-operation. This will benefit the maritime industry as well as the environment, says Hege Økland, CEO of NCE Maritime CleanTech.
Impressed by the cluster
DNV GL is a global quality assurance and risk management company, headquartered in Norway. Today the company offers a wide range of services, including classification, technical assurance, software development and independent advisory to maritime, oil and gas and renewable industries.
– Impressed by the work of NCE Maritime CleanTech so far and sharing the cluster’s goals and values, DNV GL is pleased to join as a new member. We look forward to contributing to the development of green, innovative and energy efficient solutions, learning from other members and actively sharing our competence and technical experience” says Jon Rysst, SVP and Regional Manager in DNV GL – Maritime, North Europe.
DNV GL’s activities can be traced all the way back to 1864, when DNV (Det Norske Veritas) was founded in Oslo, Norway. The group was established to standardize the classification and taxation of the rapidly growing fleet of Norwegian ships. Six years later the independent classification society Germanischer Lloyd was founded in Hamburg, Germany, to achieve transparency in the maritime sector. Before that, ship owners and share holders had little or no knowledge about the quality of ships. The two companies merged in 2013 and the DNV GL Group today operates in over 100 countries.