DNV GL has opened a new South China office in Guangzhou to support business growth in the area.

Located in downtown Guangzhou, the new, expanded DNV GL office services as a centre for the company’s operations in South China. Headed by Area Manager Gu Xiaoli, DNV GL South China covers the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi and Hainan.

150th Vessel Agreement Signed

DNV GL and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited have also signed a class agreement for a 150th vessel. The cooperation started in 1996 in relation to the construction of the first 1200 teu container ship at the shipyard. Today, feeder container series have been one of the knockout products for CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard.

Including CSSC Huangpu Wenchong, DNV GL works together with other shipyards in South China where vessels such as feeder container series, MR tankers, OSVs and Car Carriers are built.

Picture: DNV GL Vice President and Regional Manager for Greater China Torgeir Sterri (Left) and Area Manager for South China Gu Xiaoli (Right) shaking hands after the opening of the new office.