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Exploring new business models through digitalization
DNV GL emphasizes the sector’s
readiness for IMO 2020
By Effat Mostafa
DNV GL recently organized its 6th
Middle East Committee in Dubai, to
share knowledge and exchange best
practices among industry experts, as
well as to discuss DNV GL’s innovations
and landmark achievements
in the region. The committee meeting
included top decision makers
from ship owners and shipyards as
well as senior executives from other
maritime related companies and legal
consultants.
During his opening speech at the
ME Technical Committee Meeting,
Abdulaziz Sabri, President of Bahri
Ship Management and the Chairman
of DNV GL ME Committee explained
that Bahri takes a different approach
to classification societies. Abdulaziz
clarified, “Different classification
societies have different strengths
and we have worked with many of
the leading classes across our fleet.
However, we have enjoyed a strong,
long-term relationship with DNV
GL for many years. Their unrivalled
technical expertise, especially in fuel
efficiency, noise and vibration, crew
comfort and ship safety has been
very helpful. Their quick response to
our requests is also unique.”
He added, “The shipping industry
is never a controlled market - it is
about controlling costs and finding
efficiency and scale to deal with the
uncertainty in the markets. Technological
advances in the shipping
industry, such as blockchain applications,
cargo and vessel tracking and
autonomous ships, hold opportunities
for the global shipping industry.
However, there is still uncertainty
within the maritime transport industry
regarding possible safety, security
and cyber Security incidents. Additionally,
there is a concern regarding
negative effects surrounding the jobs
of seafarers, most of whom come
from developing countries. Shipowners
would have to position their businesses
to survive and prosper in the
midst of all this uncertainty.”
Enhancing standards for a better
maritime environment
Speaking about DNV GL market
updates and focus areas for 2019,
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO DNV GL
Maritime - explained, “The maritime
industry has been witnessing
a rapid transformation and tectonic
shifts on three fronts including the
increasingly unpredictable market,
growing expectations and complexity
of regulations in addition to the
strong impact of new technologies.
That’s why, the industry has to apply
a holistic approach with prime attention
to safety when adapting to new
demands and opportunities.”
Nilssen clarified, “We have developed
advanced tools such as Ship Implementation
Plan and Fuel Change
Over Calculator that help ship owners
choose the system most suitable
for their ship and, most importantly,
supports them in avoiding costly
systems which are not compliant.
We use these tools to perform quick
assessments of treatment technologies
for specific vessels on behalf of
our customers.”
Digitalization to increase efficiency
and safety
DNV GL also announced that 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 is another big step forward
in using the power of digitalization
and increased connectivity to deliver
smarter and more efficient services,”
said Nilssen.
He added, “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 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
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen
CEO DNV GL Maritime
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.
Exchange Views
Committee members also shared
market developments and potential
opportunities within the industry.
Speaking about Bahri’s journey
for Cyber Security, Anup Kumar
Sah, Bahri’s HSSEQ Asst. Manager
pointed out, “New risks continue to
emerge alongside advancements in
technologies, posing problems to
their critical infrastructure. Similarly,
maritime security has become
a key focus area for the countries as
they are keenly pursuing their economic
diversification goals through
increased trade with regional and
DNV GL HAD A GREAT RESPONSE FROM
CUSTOMERS AND SUPPORT FROM MAJOR FLAG
STATES"
international economies. That’s why,
we at Bahri have implemented a rigid
Cyber Security policy and solutions
to better protect our resources and
data.”
Tackling the fuel challenge 2020
and its impact on shipowners, Pawan
Sahni, DNV GL Business Development
Manager for Middle East highlighted,
“From 2020 and onwards, we
are no longer able to use traditional
heavy fuel oils (HFO), with 3.5%
Sulphur content, unless you're using
a scrubber. We are going to see is a
new range of compliant fuels along
with the current low Sulphur distillate
fuels. With the current bunker
prices, there is a spread of around
about US$175. This figure is important
because this is the figure that
everybody uses when they talk about
the return on investments for scrubbers.”
He added, “It is hard to predict exactly
what these pressures will mean
for the price of marine fuels and diesel
cost to other sectors, or indeed
the cost of marine transport, but
we do not think the world economy
is aware of the increase in the cost
coming its way. The shipping industry
isn’t getting this message across.”.
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