Tor E. Svensen, CEO of DNV GL addressed the SMM 2014 trade fair in Hamburg, explaining that the classification society's key themes were: enhancing operational efficiency; improving safety, and smarter data. Svensen also looked at some of innovative new projects and research underway at DNV GL, especially the growing trend toward LNG ready vessels and the increasing use of a diverse range of alternative fuels. SMM marked the first full year of operation for DNV GL, said Tor E. Svensen, having launched officially on September 12th 2013. Taking stock one year after commencing operations, the merger makes a lot of sense, he said. The financial…