Below follows an overview of new and updated Offshore Classification rules and standards, available from July 2017 with an entry into force date for classification purposes on 1 January 2018. Please contact your local DNV GL office for further information.
New DNV GL rules for classification: Offshore units
- DNVGL-RU-0375 Diving systems
Replacing DNV service specification DNV-DSS-105 into a DNV GL offshore class rule book format with updated descriptions. Classification service remains unchanged. - DNVGL-RU-OU-0503 Offshore fish farming units/installations
Defining a classification service and establishing a technical design basis for offshore fish farms.
Revised offshore standards and statutory interpretations
- DNVGL-OS-D203 Integrated software dependent systems (ISDS)
Based on a continuous dialogue with owners, yards and suppliers, this document has been updated to modernize and make the scope of the voluntary ISDS notation more attractive to more business segments. - DNVGL-OS-B101 Metallic materials
An alignment with the recently updated DNV GL rules for classification: Ships, IACS unified requirements and further improvements, supporting efficiency and effectiveness of offshore NB projects following the maritime execution model. - DNVGL-OS-C401 Fabrication and testing of offshore structures
An alignment with the recently updated DNV GL rules for classification: Ships, IACS unified requirements and further improvements, supporting efficiency and effectiveness of offshore NB projects following the maritime execution model. - DNVGL-SI-0166 Verification for compliance with Norwegian shelf regulations
Includes NORSOK R-002 in scope for the DRILL(N) and WELL(N) notations ensuring compliance with PSA lifting equipment regulations.
Minor updates in offshore standards to reflect changes to DNVGL-OS-B101 and DNVGL-OS-C401
- DNVGL-OS-C104 Structural design of self-elevating units - LRFD method
- Extra high strength steel (EHS) included
- Material designations tables updated
- DNVGL-OS-C101 Design of offshore steel structures, general - LRFD method
- Extra high strength steel (EHS) included
- Material designations tables updated
- DNVGL-OS-C201: Structural design of offshore units - WSD method
- Extra high strength steel (EHS) included
- Material designations tables updated