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“ sult. LR is investing in Thought leader-

To provide worldwide access ship through the GMTT 2030 series of to class documentation, industry reports, Joint Industry projects,

DNV GL customers will be new rules and class notations, new skills able to use electronic cer- and training. ti? cates starting in October 2017. Accessible through our 2. What do you see as de? ning customer portal My DNV GL, the legislative trend? electronic certi? cates will elim- inate paper handling, reduce

Nick Brown, LR the administrative burden on

Global Fuel Sulphur cap and the move all stakeholders, and a valida- towards a multi fuel future. Some of the tion solution will ensure that technologies mentioned above will con- electronic certi? cates are just tribute to addressing this challenge – al- as safe as paper. ternative fuels such as LNG, methanol,

LH2, energy ef? cient systems with re-

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, duced emissions such as battery storage,

CEO of DNV GL – Maritime hybrid arrangements, DC distribution networks.

Dr. Kirsi Tikka, ABS

Shorter-term, environmental regulation – particularly around emissions – has the agement Convention (BWMC) is the ment requires organizations to be agile generation of safety systems.

potential to be operationally disruptive last of these “big three” regulations. To and able to adapt to continuous change. We are changing the way we identify if regional regulations are not globally support owners, we recently published The era of smart shipping will require talent by creating a leadership culture co-ordinated and designed to meet com- a report on ballast water management to convergence of traditional and non- that promotes analytical capability, fast mon goals. For the past year, ABS has provide guidance on the upcoming regu- traditional skill sets with the capability learning, convergent thinking and the designed and released a suite of compli- lations and an overview of the different for innovative and critical thinking that ability to manage and exploit disruptive ance-focused software solutions aimed types of systems. supports both new ideas and experience- technologies. We are creating a culture at preparing shipowners to measure and based knowledge. that recognizes the importance of data, submit the required fuel-ef? ciency/con-

To encourage convergent thinking one that rewards continuous adoption 3. The energy market is down, sumption metrics. Longer term, class across our organization, ABS is actively and relearning. technology adoption is up, po- rules and international regulations must hiring people with non-traditional skills litical instability is rampant. adapt to the new technology and digital from non-traditional sources and blend- Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL

How does this all affect class? world. We are working with industry and ing them with our traditional knowledge As the digital transformation of the in- regulators to help ensure that whatever Dr. Kirsi Tikka, ABS of structures, machinery, mechanics and dustry accelerates, DNV GL must up- emerges is practical, ? t for purpose and The fast pace of technology develop- electrical systems to support the next hold the high standards we have set, but safety-centric.

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL

Over the next decade there is likely to be a continuous escalating pressure from regulators on owners and operators to Drydock your reduce emissions to the air and water.

This is an area where we, as a classi? ca- ship here!

tion society, must respond to the needs of our customers and provide practical advice so they can comply with these regulations. Over the last 12 months, the “big three” of major environmental regulations (Sulphur cap, EU MRV, and

BWMC) have dominated the regulatory calendar and supporting the industry in preparing for these pieces of legisla- tion has been at the top of our agenda at

DNV GL. On the global sulphur cap we provide a range of services to help cus-

Customer before company, employee before owner, tomers choose the right compliance op- tion, ranging from retro? tting scrubbers, exploring alternative propulsion options family before self, safety above all such as LNG or battery and hybrid so- lutions and carrying out feasibility stud- ies to help our customers make the best choices for their business. DNV GL has detyens.com also developed a range of apps and ser- vices to help customers prepare for the

EU Monitoring, Reporting and Veri? ca-

Charleston, South Carolina tion (EU MRV) regulation and achieve

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