By using DNV-ST-N001, organisations are using a widely accepted standard for the planning and execution of their marine operations at all stages of project development. This allows for a consistency in approach regardless of the parties involved.
Through continuous engagement with industry, DNV-ST-N001 has been regularly updated and enhanced since it was initially created in 2016. This latest revision follows an external hearing exercise, during which over 400 comments from the industry were received, of which over 350 were technical in nature. The standard first came about after DNV and Noble Denton legacy standards from the 1970s and 80s were combined into one document.
The standard can be applied to all marine operations and all key engineering requirements relevant to load-out, construction afloat, voyages, and installation, as well as the loads that should be addressed in the design of these marine operations. It also lays out the requirements from the perspective of the Marine Warranty Surveyor, who reviews the marine operations.
Lucy Craig, director, growth, innovation & digitalisation, energy systems at DNV, (pictured) said: "Following a high level of engagement from the industry, the latest revision of DNV-ST-N001 further reinforces its position as the de-facto standard used to safely undertake marine operations all over the world providing the needed assurance in the implementation of the energy transition.
“Since the standard was first established, it has been vital that it has remained at the forefront of changes to the industry and these updates will ensure that our customers continue to receive the highest possible standard of assurance.”
DNV-ST-N001 can be accessed alongside DNV's suite of standards and recommended practices for the energy industry by subscribing to DNV's Rules and Standards Explorer+ platform at Veracity by DNV.