(front – from left to right) Gui Ming Zhu, Deputy General Manager of CMIH and Director of Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Limited, and Torgeir Sterri, Regional Manager Greater China at DNV GL – Maritime, signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Nor-Shipping this week.
Oslo, 2 June 2017: At Nor-Shipping this week, China Merchants Industry Holding (CMIH) and DNV GL have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. With a focus on advancing shipbuilding in the gas carrier, offshore and special vessel segments, the agreement will see the companies working together to optimize construction processes and quality control, in order to develop vessels that meet the varying requirements of these markets. The agreement was signed at the DNV GL booth by Gui Ming Zhu, Deputy General Manager of CMIH and Director of Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Limited, and Torgeir Sterri, Regional Manager Greater China at DNV GL – Maritime.
“We are confident that sharing market intelligence and technical expertise in developing next-generation vessels with DNV GL puts us in a great position to increase our competitiveness in the market. Our ambition is to be a thought leader in shipbuilding andestablish highly regarded international standards, with the help of DNV GL. And we look forward to launching new joint development projects together in the future,” says Gui Ming Zhu.
“This agreement offers both our companies a great opportunity to learn from each other and work together to drive new developments in the gas carrier, offshore and special vessel segments. CMIH is highly regarded for its expertise in building a variety of vessels and offshore units and we look forward to collaborating with CMIH now and in the future,” says Torgeir Sterri.
The cooperation agreement covers collaborations on classification issues, regulatory questions and extends into research and development as well as training.
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About China Merchants Industry Holdings Co., Ltd.
CMIH, as a wholly owned subsidiary of China Merchants Group headquartered in Hong Kong, is in charge of industry asset management for the Group. CMIH has become the fastest-growing and most promising offshore equipment builder and ship repair yard with international influence in China. CMIH owns capable shipyards and its main business includes large specialised vessel building, offshore equipment and all kinds of vessel repair and conversion.
About DNV GL
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organisations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas, and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our professionals are dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
About DNV GL – Maritime
DNV GL is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized adviser for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and the environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational and regulatory challenges. For more information visit www.dnvgl.com/maritime.
