Advantage DNV!

DNV, a Major Classification Society

A foundation established in 1864

More than 300 stations in 100 Countries
10 major service centers including Houston
5500 qualified multinational employees
Classed Fleet
65 Column Stabilized Units
11 Self-elevating Units
8 Drill Ships
35 Oil Production and Storage Vessels
>5000 Ships

DNVs Relationship with GSF

Charles Keaton, current Chairman of DNV NA Rig Owners
Committee
Global semis built to DNV Class
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar
Glomar

Biscay I
Biscay II
Arctic 1
Arctic 2 (Old)
Arctic 2 (New)
Arctic 3
Grand Banks
Celtic Sea

Global Semis built to DNV Class

Glomar Labrador 1
Glomar Moray Firth 1

Structural Finite Element Analysis for two rigs

FMEA of AHCS and Pipe handling system on non-DNV class rigs
DNV continuously coordinating between GSF and Coastal States

DNV has extensive Coastal State expertise

In-depth knowledge of coastal state regimes e.g.,
US GOM
UK
Norway
Canada (New Foundland and Novva Scotia)
West Africa (Nigeria, Angola, Equitorial Guinea, South Africa)
Australia
China
Denmark, Faroe Islands
Brazil
Mexico
Trinidad & Tobaggo
Etc.,

DNV, a proactive Class Society

Participates in all major industry initiatives and JIPs
Proactively initiates research projects and programs
Continuously updates / issue rules, standards and
recommended practices
Provides alternative acceptable means of assuring compliance
First to provide DRILL notation for standard drilling equipment
A unique service offered by DNV later followed by other Class
Societies

UKVS Class notation to comply with coastal state regulations

Unique initiative by DNV
GSF requested this on GA III, GA IV and GSF Labrador
Compliance tracked using Class systematics

First to act and achieve accreditation for ISM and ISPS

Ageing Rigs initiatives
Started well before UK and Norway initiated any actions

Has extensive specialized expertise and knowledge on all

sectors and disciplines available for use in non-class areas

DNV, an efficient Class Society

Dedicated rig-coordinator for each rig
Acts as a single point of contact (SPOC)
Takes lead in initiating, planning, executing and controlling surveys
Acts as a part of a wide network that benefits Owner and DNV
Able to decide and resolve issues efficiently
Manages approvals related to modifications and upgrades

DNV Exchange
Provides a platform for Owners and Managers to check reliable class status
through world wide web
Facilitates keeping and accessing drawings and documents for easy access
Provides the information for all the rigs owned/managed by same
Owner/Manager

Nauticus Production System (NPS)

An excellent tool for surveyors to plan, execute and report surveys
Immediate reporting onboard before leaving the rig
Quicker reporting after proper verification by another qualified surveyor

Surveys before Coastal/Flag States

Surveys just before USCG / Continuous interaction with them through
workshops
Aligned to give a presentation to USCG when they are onboard
Results in lesser or no 835s

DNV, a value adding Class Society

Qualified Surveyors/Engineers
Highly qualified and trained surveyors and engineers has extensive knowledge in
all disciplines
Capable of taking decisions on-site
Qualified under Veritas Qualification Scheme Class (VQSC)
A unique qualification scheme for surveyors and engineers
Rigorously followed and monitored
Ensures qualification in specialized areas (e.g., electrical, instrumentation, DP, Diving,
etc.,)

Tailor made In-Service Inspection Programs for structure

A unique service provided by DNV
Systematically identifies special, primary and secondary areas
Systematically identifies type, extent and frequency of inspections (e.g., Visual,
NDT, 5%, 100%, annual, intermediate, 5 yearly, etc.,)
Systematically documents inspections carried out through out 5 yearly cycles
Systematically documents defects, locations and timelines
Excellent document for budgeting and follow up

Systematic Collection of Data

Reported defects kept in a central database that has more than 4000 entries now
Used in trend analysis, highlighting defects, realigning inspection strategies, etc.,
Issue safety alerts and corrective actions, when necessary
Improve rules and systematics

DNV, a Class Society that helps to comply

Helps to comply the intent of the rules and regulations (than text)
Allows alternative survey arrangements
Continuous Hull Survey
Allows to complete the renewal survey or part of it distributed throughout the
five year cycle in an agreed sequence
Helps to complete the renewal survey in relatively smaller tasks over time
Provides means of documenting surveys using Nauticus Production System

Planned Maintenance System (PMS)

Owners Planned Maintenance System, when approved, accepted as a means
of meeting Class requirements
Authorizes approved Chief Engineers/Maintenance Supervisors to carry out
surveys

Condition Monitoring
Surveys based on condition monitoring for machinery and hull

Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

Acceptance of Inspection Plans based on risk based approach

Acceptance of equivalent international standards as a means of

achieving compliance where appropriate

DNV, a Class Society that communicates

GSF is one of our top three Clients
DNV assigns a dedicated Customer Service Manager (GSM) exclusive to GSF
DNV Continuously in contact with GSFs operational, engineering, project
and regulatory compliance team. Some of the references are:
Operation: Rig Managers, OIMs and Masters
Engineering: Phar Smith, Charles Keaton, Bruce Watson, Jim Pittman, Hin Chiu, Pradeep Choudary, Amit
Desai and other discipline managers and engineers
Projects: Mike Kuharzki, Paul Law
Regulatory Compliance: John Pertgen, Warren Weaver, Eric Roan

DNV Actively liaise with flag and coastal state authorities

Glomar Grand Banks CNOPB and Transport Canada
Other flag state authorities

DNV Available locally 24/7 for any class, flag or coastal state regulatory
issues
Most approvals done locally at DNV, Houston
Return phone calls within 8 hours most of the time
Proactively follow up outstanding issues
Provide international support through DNV network

Our Ambition

To help our Clients in

safeguard life, property
and environment while
succeeding in their
business!