The present name has been in place since the 2013 merger between DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and GL (Germanischer Lloyd). The name simplification is a natural consequence of a successfully completed merger and of having operated as a fully integrated comp…
DNV GL changes name to DNV as it gears up for decade of transformation Read More »
The start of the new year has been rather bullish in terms of contracting in the newbuilding market, while the S&P market has been rather active as well. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking talked about “an impressive break p…
Ship Owners Load Up on Newbuildings and Second Hand Ships Read More »
Many cargo shipments transported in bulk form can suffer damage or even pose a hazard to the crew while in transit. The new guidance document from the Standard Club, INTERCARGO and DNV GL helps masters with practical recommendations and a better unders…
New guidance document for cargo and cargo hold ventilation Read More »
The Supreme Court clarifies an arbitrator’s duty of disclosure in circumstances of multiple appointments and overlapping subject matter that could give rise to a possibility of bias. Disclosure is dependent on the facts of the case, the nature of the a…
Supreme Court provides clarity on arbitrators’ duty of disclosure and impartiality Read More »
An upwards pricing trend in the demolition market, could trigger more tonnage sales towards recycling yards. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “it feels like the recycling market has brought gifts to the shipping …
Ships’ Recycling Activity Start 2021 On a Positive Note Read More »