The July 2017 edition of DNV GL rules for classification: Ships is now available.

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.

Offshore pipeline spans, due to uneven seabed or seabed erosion processes, can require huge and costly seabed interventions. The DNV GL recommended practice (RP) on free spanning pipelines has been widely applied in industry to solve the problems related to free spans in pipeline design and operation. The RP has now been updated with project and research experience from the last decade on free span dynamic response, particularly on structural modelling. DNVGL-RP-F105 enables significant costs savings, both in the newbuilding and operational phase.

The database contains updated and consolidated IMO documents including resolutions from the Assembly 29 th session, MEPC committee 70th session and MSC committee 97 th session - and circulars and interpretations including April 2017.