DNV GL and CMIH ink agreement to cooperate in shipbuilding
(PresseBox) (Oslo, )“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 and establish 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.