Offshore Magazine - November 2017

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COMPANY PROFILE DNV GL

DNV GL: Assurance partner from concept to TLP certification

DNV GL provides classification, technical assurance, software, and independent expert advisory services. From project initiation to decommissioning, DNV GL experts enable oil and gas operators to make the right choices for a safer, smarter, and greener future.

For Moho Nord,
DNV GL served as the as-
surance partner for Total
from the earliest stages of the
project—from concept stage ap-
proval, all the way to final TLP clas-
sification and certification. DNV GL
provided the confidence required
on the tendon system and compo-
nents, by following up on the criti-
cal delivery to ensure project-specific
compliance. Additionally, DNV GL
performed independent verification of
risers and mooring system.

Proactive engagement was a must to ensure the success of this project. Challenges included addressing a parallel total quality and certification approach on the critical tendon components, as well as simultaneous operations with a tender-assist-ed, drilling rig. As a result of the Moho Nord project experience, DNV GL issued a new updated set of rules for the benefit of future TLP projects.