Hamburg/Oslo, 20. December 2012: An agreement has been signed to merge DNV and GL. The new entity will be called DNV GL Group. It will be one of the world’s leading ship classification societies and risk experts in the oil and gas, renewable energy and power sectors, and among the global top three within management system certification.

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In this issue: Navigating through the rough seas of today’s market, GTT’s new mark III containment system approved by DNV, New Tanker Segment Director and Low sulphur on the agenda.

In 2012, DNV strengthened its global market positions within the maritime, oil & gas, energy and business assurance sectors. Financial performance was strong.

Houston/Oslo: DNV has restructured its offshore classification rules for Mobile Offshore Units in order to improve transparency and enhance safety. “Our aim is to help the rig owner in the building process – to clearly show that the unit is constructed in compliance with reliability and safety standards. At the same time, yards can achieve improved efficiency and have the ability to document the safety level of alternative solutions,” says Erik Henriksen, Director for Mobile Offshore Units at DNV.