After years of booming business it looks like the maritime industry is heading for stormy weather. The ever increasing requirements facing the industry, and now a tougher market, will require the utmost in professional operation and total control of costs in order to survive the coming downturn. DNV’s Hull Integrity Advisory Services are designed to help our clients achieve just that.
Good questions in a downturn
Expect the days when large unscheduled repair costs could easily be absorbed to be over. With money and jobs at risk shipping companies are going to ask themselves questions like:
How can we make sure we avoid unexpected over-runs of docking budgets?
Can we cut maintenance budgets now without risking unmanageable costs down the line?
Should we scrap, rather than throw money at our old lady?
How can we control cost, and get the best value for money out of our docking?
Where should we focus our resources for best effect?
How do we manage the technical risks we are facing?
Good answers
Answering these questions will require a professional approach to risk management. Some good answers may be:
We apply state-of-the-art risk management techniques where appropriate.
We focus our resources on the main risks identified.
We use leading experts to support us managing the risks we are facing.
DNV’s practical ship knowledge, competence in managing risk across industries and state-of-the art tools enable us to help our clients manage the technical risks they are facing.
Competence and tools
DNV’s extensive network of surveyors, experts and consultants are available to help you solve your technical problems, whatever they may be. Our toolbox contains a wide variety of tools and approaches; from the hands-on practical to the most advanced theoretical, enabling us to take on just about any technical issue:
Nauticus Hull Tools based on 3D models of the ship
Monte-Carlo simulation tools for assessment of uncertainty
Finite Element, Non-linear and other advanced structural assessment tools
CAP methodology for Condition Assessment
Statistical analysis tools for evaluation of thickness measurement data
Statistical methodologies for lifetime predictions of the ship’s structure
With DNV on your side you have a strong, competent and credible partner to help you manage whatever risks you are facing.
The Hull Integrity Advisory Services are a part of DNV’s Hull Integrity Management (HIM) System. They are available as standalone services, or as part of the Hull Integrity Management System.
Hull Integrity Advisory Services enable the clients to gain total control of hull integrity, quality and cost, thereby reducing operational costs, increasing the availability of the fleet, differentiating towards charterers and creating business advantage.