Record high113.5 million grt classed with DNV
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) – the Norwegian class society – has announced net profits of NOK 546 million on revenues of NOK 7,297 million last year against net profit of NOK 528 million on revenues of NOK 6,683 million in 2005. In ship classification, DNV’s share of the world fleet measured in gross tons is approximately 16 per cent. Of the newbuildings contracted during 2006, DNV’s share of the world market was 26 per cent when measured in gross tons. This represents 605 ships. A total of 5,228 trading vessels, representing 113.5 million gross tons, were classed by DNV at year-end, which is an all-time high for DNV. Commenting on the results the DNV CEO Henrik O Madsen said that a sound financial foundation is necessary to secure DNV’s independence and integrity. DNV is among the world’s three largest companies within accredited quality management system certification, and world leader in environmental management system certification. Madsen points out that there is a clear trend towards more industry-specific certification schemes, which will increase the need for a deep understanding of the various industries.