The first class approval of manufacturer (AoM) scheme for additive manufacturing (3D printing) producers was announced by DNV GL at this year's SMM conference in Hamburg.
The establishment of the AoM scheme follows news earlier this year that the classification society would establish a Global Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Singapore. DNV GL is working with Sembcorp Marine, SIMTech and NAMIC to develop and certify laser-aided additive manufacturing (LAAM) technology to be used in fabricating large-scale structures for newbuild vessels in Singapore.
DNV GL Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said at SMM “The release of the AoM programme opens up new opportunities for both producers and users of these products, creating potential efficiencies in logistics and supply chains, as well as in onboard maintenance and repair.
“Above all, however, we must ensure that safety and quality standards are upheld, and this new programme allows producers to demonstrate their fitness to the shipping industry.”
While SMM was still ongoing, DNV GL also announced the launch of a digital hub in Singapore to aid in the digitalisation of the maritime, oil and gas and energy industries. The new hub, known as Digital Consulting and Smart Cities, incorporates three teams covering smart cities, cyber security and digital development and includes support for the Veracity open industry platform.
According to a DNV GL release, it will “work closely with local and regional authorities and industry players to improve the performance of assets and infrastructure and to increase quality of life.”
• Riviera Maritime Media's Asian Offshore Support Journal Conference, which counts DNV GL special ships segment director Arnstein Eknes among its speakers, will take place in Singapore from 26-27 September. This year the spotlight will be on financing and restructuring, regional opportunities, collaboration, digitalisation and alternative uses for OSVs.
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