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Area Managers view for the Baltic area
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hipping plays an essential role in the global economy and aims
Another hot environmental topic is related to global warm-
to ensure safe and reliable transportation. The complex risk
ing as a result of increased CO2 emissions. In addition to ongo-
facing the shipping industry today mean that everyone involved
ing work in international forums such as IMO, DNV are togeth-
needs to focus on quality and safety at sea as a first priority.
er with the industry working to find energy efficient solutions
The stricter regulation and extensions of Emission Control
both regarding design and operation of vessels. Achievements
Areas have put the industry under sharp environmental focus. The
here also have a direct impact in terms of reduced fuel bills and
IMO regulations are defining the Baltic and part of the North Sea as
are thus attractive. DNV has also taken a clear position to advo-
a SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area) with a max 0.1% sulphur
cate LNG as an alternative fuel for certain segments and trade.
in the ship fuel from 2015, as part of limiting pollution to the air.
In addition to emission to air, another challenge is the im-
Class societies acting as Recognised Organisation on behalf
plementation of the new Convention for the Control and Man-
of the Flag States are responsible to enforce the implementation
agement of Ship Ballast Water likely coming into force the next
of this requirement. Since the Baltic is one of the first areas to
couple of years.
implement such regulations, we are deeply involved in working
With the above examples, we see that new regulations and
out practical and safe solutions together with the rest of the in-
requirements are being introduced at an increasing frequency.
dustry. Solutions developed for the Baltic could well become the
For the designers, fabricators and operators, it is essential to be
model for other SECA areas around the world.
aware of and take account of new regulations as well as being
able to anticipate important future regulatory trends. Here class
societies have an important role to play, and we are continuously heavily investing in research and innovation, not least in order to provide advice on more energy efficient solution and improving safety at sea.
The rising cost of energy and increased public concerns
about the environment have resulted in significant changes in the
Cruise/passenger and other segments, as a class society working closely with different stakeholders, DNV is in unique position to understand how the different elements of ship design
and construction work together to achieve improved energy efficiency performance. This kind of process based approach also
gives owners access to DNV’s expertise.
With our long history and hundreds years of experience,
we have accumulated a hugh amount of knowledge and technical expertise within the Industry. This has positioned DNV so
that we can offer added value not only through class process
but also through full menu of advisory services for the industry with the common aim to improving safety performance and
the vessels efficiency.
We have lately developed several concept ships as the basis for dialogues with ship owners, yards and designers in order
to find solutions and innovations in response to emerging market needs and new regulatory requirements, and I really hope
that we will see more new and even breathtaking smart solutions integrating new technology into concepts development together with other stakeholders in the coming years to come. I
believe the innovation is key and will be the critical success factor in the future, in a meantime looking forward to see and experience the next generation vessel to be delivered to our area
M/S Viking Grace...
FREDDY FRIBERG
AREA MANAGER FOR FINLAND AN H