DNV GL opens new HQ in Singapore

DNV GL, the leading ship classification society, has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, to meet the growing demand for its services in the region.

The new headquarters was officially opened by Mr S Iswaran, Minister for the Prime Minister’s Office and Dr Henrik O. Madsen, DNV GL CEO.

The new office will house DNV GL operations for Singapore and the surrounding Asia Pacific region, allowing DNV GL’s expertise and regional management team to work under one roof. The relocation to a new technologically advanced building will create greater synergies across its four key business areas – Maritime, Oil & Gas, Energy and Business Assurance.

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CEO Madsen commented: "Singapore is one of the main Asia Pacific locations for the head offices of large international companies and many of our customers are also located here. Besides, Singapore’s vision is very much aligned with DNV GL’s, especially when it comes to research and development work to address the challenges faced in both the offshore oil and gas exploration and clean energy industries.

“Designed to accommodate our growth over the next 20 years, the relocation of the Singapore office also comes at the perfect time. The merger of DNV and GL last September has created a need to integrate the operations of both companies and the new office enables us to do that seamlessly in Singapore”.

Collaborative agreements

DNV GL will also be signing memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University for joint research and development activities.

“We are delighted to work with such well-established research institutions. We firmly believe that our collaborative innovation model will contribute to Singapore’s fast moving industries,” explained Madsen. “Also, as an independent foundation with a strong technology base and risk management as our core area of expertise, we will continue to fill a unique role in creating trust and confidence among industry stakeholders.”

DNV GL's new office brings together 500 employees from the company’s previous four offices around the island.

Efficient energy consumption

The new office in Singapore combines intelligent building structures and efficient energy consumption. Some of the green initiatives include:

• Central air conditioning set at 25ºC for energy efficiency.
• The implementation of motion-based sensors for energy efficient lighting control.
• Waste management - individual waste paper bins have been replaced by central general and recycling waste collection areas.
• Reduction in paper use - badge and password-access printing to limit waste.

Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward

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