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INSIGHTS

All Images: courtesy DNV GL n late April, DNV GL Maritime CEO Knut Ørbeck-

DELIVERING LEADERSHIP

Nilssen delivered the annual review for the International “When many in the maritime community feel like their

Association of Classifcation Societies (IACS) in Lon- businesses are in dire straits, IACS and its Members, the top

Idon, UK. Quality, modernization and transparency have classifcation societies, need to be a beacon of light setting been the three fundamental themes of IACS during DNV the course ahead – with modern requirements, transparent

GL’s Chairmanship, and this approach was widely refected in processes and the highest quality of service,” the Chairman his presentation. As Ørbeck-Nilssen’s tenure at IACS winds said. Highlights for IACS and its Members from 2017 include down, he had much to say about his vision for the organiza- achieving full compliance with the International Maritime Or- tion’s future role on the global waterfront. First and foremost, ganization’s Goal Based Standards; ongoing industry involve- that involves both IACS and its twelve Member societies col- ment in cyber security and autonomy; and the launch of new lectively acting as a guide for the shipping industry, identify- membership criteria.

ing the path for others to follow. Throughout his tenure at IACS, Ørbeck-Nilssen says that

Just prior to his London address, MLPro caught up with his main focus was on just a few specifc areas. “With all the the DNV GL CEO at the Connecticut Maritime Association’s developments in the industry – especially innovative solu- (CMA) annual conference in Stamford, CT. In a more casual tions, automation, going for more autonomy – it was really setting, Ørbeck-Nilssen delivered a similar message, but one to make sure that the IACS Unifed requirements did not have which resonated on a personal level. And, although he steps any barriers in place that would prevent the industry from tak- down from his IACS responsibilities at the end of June, what ing these innovative and modernized steps forward. So that he’s accomplished in the past year will likely endure far longer. was a really important focus area.” The use of modern sur- 30 Maritime Logistics Professional March/April 2018 | |