CCS-DNV Technology Institute, a joint venture between the two leading class societies - China Classification Society and Det Norske Veritas, is inaugurated today in Shanghai.

The institute is the first of its kind in China. It aims to support both the maritime and offshore industries on various laboratory and research challenges. The first phase will focus on coating testing to respond to the IMO rules on PSPC.

The Institute was opened by Mr. Li Kejun, Chairman and President of CCS, and Dr. Henrik O. Madsen, President and CEO of DNV.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Li Kejun said: “China is experiencing fast economic growth and technology and innovation are on high agenda in China. DNV and CCS both focus on quality and technology and we all invest huge in research and development. This cooperation between the two parties will definitely enhance the fast development of the Chinese shipping and offshore industry and will further contribute to the world maritime industry.”

Mr. Henrik O. Madsen said at the opening ceremony: “DNV has a long history and has accumulated vast experience and competence in its development. We have long commitment to China. CCS and DNV have a long, proven cooperation based on trust and respect and we firmly believe that with strong support from both parties, the joint venture will benefit the Chinese maritime and offshore industries, thereby strengthening the world maritime and energy markets.”

The grand opening ceremony held in Fengxian, outskirt of Shanghai, was attended by Madam You Shumin from COSTIND, Mr. Li Qingping from Maritime Safety Administration, Mr. Zhang Guangqin, Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Association, and other representatives from the shipping and shipbuilding, energy and coating industries.

The institute’s coating laboratory is started up at the opening ceremony. The laboratory performs testing according to the IMO’s PSPC requirement of prequalification testing of coatings for seawater ballast tanks. The practical testing is to simulate exposure by submerging samples into a tank of seawater and replicating the movement of the ship for 180 days.

The Institute will expand its laboratory services into fuel; lube oil testing and materials and strength during the next phases.

Tags: China Classification Society, Det Norske Veritas