The reporter learned today at the China International Maritime Exhibition that the Norwegian Classification Society, a top global classification organization, has designated China as its most important service region worldwide since early 2008. To better support China’s offshore engineering growth, the society is setting up a software development center in Shanghai and will relocate its Asian energy headquarters from Malaysia to the same city. This move marks a significant step in strengthening its commitment to the Chinese shipbuilding industry.
According to an official from the Energy Department's Asia and Middle East division, China has made remarkable progress in marine engineering over recent years, and the Norwegian Classification Society fully recognizes the country's vast potential in this field. On March 1st, the society officially moved its Asian energy headquarters to Shanghai. In addition, it recently established a joint technology research institute with the China Classification Society in Shanghai, aimed at supporting the development of China’s marine industry.
With decades of expertise in marine engineering, the Norwegian Classification Society is responsible for approximately 40% of the world’s drilling platforms, semi-submersible platforms, new offshore floating production storage units, and retrofit projects. It currently holds 15 offshore engineering contracts in China.
Mr. Svensson, Chief Operating Officer of the Maritime Department and Chairman of the Software Department, stated that the society plans to offer tailored software solutions for the Chinese shipping, offshore engineering, and petrochemical industries. A software development center was launched in Shanghai on January 1, 2008 — the third such center globally, following those in Oslo and London. This expansion highlights the growing importance of the Chinese market and the society’s long-term strategy to serve local industries more effectively.
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