DNV GL rolls out remote surveys for all vessels (FOTO)

Høvik, Norway (ots) -

Leading classification society DNV GL announced today that all DNV
GL classed vessels are now able to utilize the possibility of remote
surveys for some inspections through the Veracity data platform. This
means that for a range of surveys, a DNV GL surveyor will not be
required to travel to the vessel. Instead, by using an online
connection or video streaming link, a dedicated team of remote
surveyors can provide support to vessels anywhere in the world with
documentation, images, video (streaming or recordings), and input
provided by the customer and crew.

"This is another big step forward in using the power of
digitalization and increased connectivity to deliver smarter and more
efficient services," said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL -
Maritime. "Remote surveys allow us to free up time for our customers,
while delivering our services with unparalleled response time. In
addition, cutting down on unnecessary travel can result in lower
costs, less waiting, and more operational up-time. We've had a great
response from our customers and support from major flag states, and
we are deeply appreciative of the feedback provided to us to make
this project a great success."

More than 1,000 remote surveys were completed in the pilot and
scaling up phase by the Direct Access to Technical Experts (DATE)
units based in the Maritime Operational Centre in Høvik, alongside
units in Hamburg, Singapore, Houston and Piraeus. Technology testing
began in 2017, with the first production pilots in June 2018, and now
the entire DNV GL fleet is able to take advantage of the service.

The Scorpio Group was one of the first remote survey users: "We
saw this as a way to utilize the extensive competence within DNV GL,"
said Scorpio Group managing director Francesco Bellusci. "Now we can
apply DNV GL's competence wherever we are, while also involving our
own expertise in the process. Remote surveying makes both the process
and the expertise mobile."

"Our technical team and senior management recently met with DNV GL
at their Maritime Operational Centre in Høvik and were impressed with
the demonstration of the society's infrastructure and technology to
support their remote survey capability," said John Ramage, Chief
Operating Officer of International Registries, Inc. "The Marshall
Islands Registry recognizes this is an innovative solution and is
pleased to support DNV GL in improving service delivery to our mutual
clients," he concluded.

When a customer makes a survey request through DNV GL's fleet
portal on the Veracity platform, they may, for some survey types, be
given the option by the system to choose to carry out the survey
remotely. All such survey requests are then evaluated by a remote
surveyor to make sure that the survey can be offered remotely. The
remote survey regime has been constructed to ensure that the level of
assurance is equivalent to an onboard survey.

"We are running the remote surveys through our popular DATE hubs,"
said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen. "This gives us consistency in how the
surveys are handled and the ability to offer around the clock service
anywhere in the world at exceptional quality levels. In addition, the
introduction of electronic certificates for all vessels, which allows
us to publish and transmit the survey results immediately, has been
pivotal to our successful launch of remote surveys." The types of
surveys able to be offered as remote surveys include: occasional
surveys that fall between periodical surveys, documentation-based
surveys, testing and witnessing systems during normal operation, and
surveys not ordered together with annual surveys. Periodical surveys
like the annual survey of a vessel are not part of the remote survey
programme as they require a surveyor onboard.

About DNV GL

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the
environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and
sustainability of their business. We provide classification,
technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory
services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. We also
provide certification services to customers across a wide range of
industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our professionals
are dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter
and greener.

About DNV GL - Maritime

DNV GL is the world's leading classification society and a
recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety,
quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the
global shipping industry - across all vessel types and offshore
structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find
solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic,
operational or regulatory challenges. For more information visit
www.dnvgl.com/maritime

Media contact DNV GL:
Nikos Späth, Head of Media and Public Relations
DNV GL Maritime Communications
Phone: +49 40 36149-4856
Email: nikos.spaeth@dnvgl.com

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