DNV GL hails launch of new rules

The rules are the result of a development and review process involving 250 internal experts and more than 800 industry stakeholders

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After more than 2,000 comments from ship yards, manufacturers, owners, academics and flag states, the organisation has made 700 rule modifications

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One major change is the introduction of equivalent design waves (EDW) to calculate environmental loads – a more cost-effective and precise method than full spectral analysis, requiring less computational resource

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Modern tools and software have also been integrated, making the rules responsive to future developments

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New technologies including battery installations and hybrid propulsion concepts, gas-fuelled readiness and LNG bunkering vessels are also supported through additional class notations

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The rules simplify new designs by providing 38 defined ship type class notations, while any documentation and certification requirements are summarised throughout the rules

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Remi Eriksen, DNV GL group president and CEO, said: “The engagement of our customers and industry stakeholders has been overwhelming

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From our initial discussions, through the review and external hearing process we have received invaluable input and we are deeply grateful for the consideration and enthusiasm of all involved

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Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL Maritime added: “I’m proud we took advantage of the unique opportunity to have a fresh look at our rules and have created a new industry benchmark

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I believe this new rule set gives us an even better basis to deliver the safety, efficiency and quality our customers expect

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The new DNV GL class rules are available

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