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Unless we take care, this trend may change the relationship between Class and the international bodies. We need to re-inforce the role of class to regain con- fidence. This will remain an important task for DNV and for all of IACS."

Bad Ships = Bad Business

Talk around the world, whether in the offices of DNV or the recent confer- ences at the Intertanko Tanker

Convention, centers on the "elimination of substandard ships." While it could be argued that much of such talk in the past has been idle chatter, DNV seems poised to step up and help lead the way, accept- ing the responsibility of its unique role and its determination above all to eradi- cate sub-standard ships.

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Towards this end, DNV is engaged in several projects aimed at harmonizing

Class rules. Through IACS, the princi- ples for establishing common scantlings are being developed. A smaller group of

IACS members, consisting of Lloyd's

Register, American Bureau of Shipping and DNV, is harmonizing the structural requirements for tankers. More common rules will prevent competition on basic safety standards.

The new head of maritime believes

DNV is likely to become a more diversi- fied company over the next decade, pro- viding a wider portfolio of services. In turn, this will demand an ability to implement changes, swiftly, effectively and with precision. "Prolonged decision-making can undermine Class quality, performance, service, and market positions," he says, adding "DNV's greatest advantages lie in the field of technology — where it has held a leading position for several decades — and its global presence, which includes strong units in Asia and the Americas."

The ability to see the whole picture in an international perspective is partly why Svensen is now heading DNV's

Maritime business unit. Educated as a naval architect, he has extensive experi- ence in research, engineering and ship design.

Since 1993 he has worked his way up through DNV's system — from section manager in advisory services — to regional manager for South East Asia in 1996, and finally as Technical Director.

The job in Singapore, in particular, was where he earned his stripes: in an extremely competitive climate, DNV made some significant market inroads during Svensen's period.

Security is the Word

DNV, like most every other organiza- tion serving the maritime market, is busy finding the angle to penetrate the fast-growing maritime security demand.

July 1. 2004 is the date circled on calen- dars around the globe, as this is when the ISPS (International Ship & Port

Facility Security) Code is set to enter force, commanding "certification" for a mind numbing estimate of 40,000 ships and up to 10,000 port facilities. This, combined with the patchwork of nation- al and regional regulations, means that vessel owners and facility operators will, more than ever, depend on organizations such as classification societies to help them consume, digest and live up to the new rules. To that end, DNV is current- ly training more than 100 surveyors to help customers meet the deadline.

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