DNV GL’s Knut Orbeck-Nilssen calls on shipping to keep safety at forefront of industry's mind

The stated priority of DNV GL’s approach to the classification business has always to protect life, property and the environment.

So it is no surprise that safety is the first thing Knut Orbeck-Nilssen talks when meeting up with TradeWinds.

The chief executive of maritime at the Norwegian-owned classification society starts by emphasising that he believes shipping’s safety record continues to improve.