DNV Authorised to Carry Out Surveys on Japanese-Flag Ships

During a ceremony held in Tokyo, DNV was confirmed to be formally authorised by the Japanese government to carry out surveys on ships flying the Japanese flag. Under Japanese legislation, DNV has been designated as a Recognised Organisation by the Japanese government and is granted delegated responsibility for statutory surveys and permission to issue statutory certificates.

The ceremony was held at the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Director General of the Maritime Bureau, Mr Masato Mori presented the official certificate of registration to Henrik O. Madsen, CEO of the DNV Group.

A year ago Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) was designated as a Recognised Organisation by the Norwegian government and was granted delegated responsibility for statutory surveys and permission to issue statutory certificates. The agreement authorized ClassNK to examine compliance to various treaties of Norwegian-flagged vessels and issue certificates for ships registered under its flag.

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Press Release, November 01, 2012; Image: dnv