tal issues is increasing all the time, largely
driven by the evolving legislation:
“A great number of the new regula-
photo: DNVGL
photo: Bureau Veritas
that the significance of the environmen-
tions and laws relate to the environment
and its safekeeping. This is something that
is even magnified when one is pursuing
new operating areas such as the Arctic,”
Kaljala says, adding that a classification
society deals with safety – and looking
out for nature’s interests is part of the job.
Seppo Liukkonen, Station Manager
of DNVGL Helsinki, agrees with his colleague: environmental concerns are on the
top of maritime agenda just about everywhere right now.
“Finland is in the forefront of this
movement, since the Baltic Sea is a very
special case to operate on and the regulations are strict,” he says.
EYE ON ARCTIC
“As the infrastructure keeps developing, it
becomes easier to deploy,” says Olli Kaljala,
Marine Chief Executive (Finland and Baltic
States) for Bureau Veritas.
O
With regards to the Arctic areas, Liukkonen
does not see real problems from the classification point of view:
“The challenges are basically the
“As classification societies are seeking to
become more efficient, one must learn to serve
the customer better and better,” says Seppo
Liukkonen, Station Manager of DNVGL Helsinki.
same as with other ships operating in
lli Kaljala, Marine Chief Executive
non-Arctic areas, with focus being strictly
on board. Today, the vast majority of com-
(Finland and Baltic States) for Bureau
on safety. Of course, the Arctic conditions
mercial ships a