DNV
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in HĆøvik, Norway. It was originally founded in 1864 in Norway and has grown to become one of the world's leading providers of risk management and quality assurance services.
Core Areas of Operation:
Maritime: DNV is one of the world's leading classification societies, providing services for the safe and reliable operation of ships and offshore structures. Their classification services involve technical assessments, certification, and verification to ensure that marine structures comply with set standards.
Oil & Gas: The company offers a wide range of technical and advisory services to the oil and gas industry. This includes risk management, technical assurance, and project implementation support across the entire value chain, from exploration and production to refining and distribution.
Energy: DNV is heavily involved in the energy sector, including renewables like wind and solar energy, as well as traditional energy sources. They provide certification, advisory, and risk management services to ensure the efficiency and safety of energy systems.
Business Assurance: The company offers certification, assessment, and training services to various industries. This includes quality management systems, environmental management systems, and health and safety standards.
Digital Solutions: DNV is focusing increasingly on digital transformation. They offer software and digital solutions that help clients manage risk, improve safety, and optimize operations. This includes services like data analytics, cyber security, and digital twins ā virtual replicas of physical systems used for simulation and analysis.
Healthcare and Life Sciences: DNV offers certification and advisory services in the healthcare sector, ensuring that hospitals and healthcare organizations comply with international standards for quality and safety.
Milestones:
- 1864: Founded to inspect and evaluate the technical condition of Norwegian merchant vessels.
- 2013: Merged with Germanischer Lloyd, another leading classification society, to form DNV GL.
- 2021: Rebranded back to DNV.
Global Presence:
DNV operates in more than 100 countries and employs around 12,000 people globally. The company has a diverse clientele across multiple sectors including maritime, oil and gas, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and many others.
Commitments to Sustainability:
DNV is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to contribute positively to global sustainability efforts. They offer services that help organizations minimize their environmental footprint and improve their sustainability practices.
Innovation and Research:
The company invests significantly in research and development, focusing on innovation and technological advancement. They have a number of joint industry projects and partnerships with academic institutions to stay at the cutting edge of industry standards and technology.
Unique Selling Proposition:
- Extensive industry expertise
- Global reach with a local presence
- Strong focus on digital transformation and sustainability
- Comprehensive range of risk management and quality assurance services
DNV's broad range of services and commitment to sustainability and innovation make it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, helping them navigate complex challenges and achieve operational excellence.
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DNV News
Germany Moves Toward Energy Independence but Falls Short of Climate Target
For the first time, DNV has applied its independent Energy Transition Outlook modelā incorporating the latest technology trends and policy developmentsā to Germany.The inaugural German Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report finds that Germany is on track to electrify nearly half of its electricity demand by midcentury. Yet, it will fall short of its 2045 climate neutrality target.One of the main advantages for Germany is that its energy mix by supply will shift dramatically.
DNV Releases Guidance for Ship Recycling
With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect on June 26, 2025, shipowners must comply with new regulations on safe and environmentally responsible ship recycling. DNVās latest guidance, āSafe and Green Recycling for Shipowners,ā outlines compliance with both the HKC and EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR).As thousands of ships approach end-of-life, the IMOās HKC aims to ensure safer and more sustainable recycling, protecting workers and the environment from hazardous materials.
Wind-Assist Retrofit Market Ratcheting Up
A surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS), says DNV in a new whitepaper that examines the technologies, their onboard implementation and potential fuel savings.There has been a rapid uptake of WAPS in the global fleet since 2021, with 52 seagoingā¦
IMO PPR 12 Finalizes In-Water Cleaning Guidance
The 12th session of the IMOās Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12), held in London from January 27 to 31 January 2025, finalized guidance on in-water cleaning of shipsā biofouling.The guidance is expected to be approved by MEPC 83 in April, says DNV. The guidance includes voluntary procedures related to planning, documentation, reporting and inspection when conducting in-water cleaning.
Upward Trend for Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Continues in 2025
According to the latest figures from DNVās Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, a total of 12 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in January 2025, marking a continuation of the trend towards the fuel in the second half of 2024.All new orders placed came from the container segment, DNVās AFI informed.āAlthough we have seen fewer orders for alternative-fueled vessels in January compared to other monthsā¦
New COO Takes Charge of DNV Maritime
DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria to the newly established Chief Operating Officer (COO) role.Effective from January 1, 2025, Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria will in her new role streamline communication and coordination between regional teams and central functions from Singapore base, work closely with key customers globally and strengthen operational capabilities in key growth markets.Since joining DNV in 2005ā¦
DNV, HMD, KSOE Join Forces for Electric Propulsion Digital Test Standards
DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) to collaborate on developing new standards for using digital twins to test electric propulsion systems.The collaborative project aims to resolve issues related to the integration of highly complex vessel systems for electric propulsion. Utilizing hardware in the loopā¦
Cybersecurity Moving Up Priority Lists for Energy Firms, DNV Finds
The latest Energy Cyber Priority report from DNV Cyber has found that energy companies have started to boost investment in cybersecurity to manage the āgreatest riskā to the industry today as the importance of securing businesses from cyber threats reaches highest company levels.Energy companies are taking cyber threats seriously at the highest levels, as two in three energy professionals (65%) say their leadership views cybersecurity as the greatest current risk to their businessā¦
AIP: KSOE Earns Nod for Liquefied Hydrogen Tank Tech
DNV awarded an AiP to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank, another advancement in providing practical storage solutions for liquefied hydrogen (LH2).Developing cost-effective and flexible large-scale liquid hydrogen storage with higher safety, and lower operational and capital cost is essential if LH2 is to realize its promise for decarbonizing industries such as transportationā¦
DNV Class Notations for Safer Autonomous Shipping
DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels.Autonomous shipping, ranging from remote control operation to fully unmanned vessels, marks a major advancement in the maritime industry. These solutions can deliver a wide range of benefits including improved safetyā¦
Record Year for Alternative-Fueled Vessel Order with LNG at Forefront, DNV Finds
The 2024 represented an unprecedented year for maritime industry when it comes to orders for alternative-fueled vessels, driven mainly by liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to the latest data from DNVās Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform.A total of 515 alternative-fueled such ships were ordered, excluding LNG carriers, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoringā¦
Ship Brokers: EU's clean fuel rules 'Inflationary'
European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuelsā¦
DNV Issues Guidance for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Marine Fuels
DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shippingās decarbonization.While new fuels and technologies are key to achieving maritime decarbonization, their adoption necessitates robust safety and competence frameworks.According to DNVās Alternative Fuels Insights platformā¦
The Bridge and Beyond: AI, AR Revolutionize Maritime Decision Making
Itās already possible to have smart decision support on the bridge: With Furunoās technology, live video imagery of the front view from the vessel has navigation information superimposed on it including heading, AIS data, radar target tracking, object identification, route waypoint and chart information.SEA.AIās bridge support system can identify larger vessels not fitted with AIS up to a range of 7.5 kilometers (nearly five miles)ā¦
Nordic Shipping Roadmap Urges Govs to Close Fuel Transition Cost Gaps
The Nordic Roadmap project has unveiled the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping, a comprehensive document outlining a decarbonization strategy for the region, which urges the Nordic ministers to close the cost gap associated with the fuel transition.The roadmap has been developed by the project team led by DNV with members from MAN Energy Solutions, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Instituteā¦
Hapag-Lloyd Scratches Fouling ITCH with Shipshaveās Solution
German container line operator Hapag-Lloyd has implemented Shipshaveās In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution for proactive fouling removal on two of its container ships, achieving significant fuel savings and emissions reduction results.In order to independently verify the benefit of proactive fouling removal, Shipshave in cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd commissioned DNV to analyse operational performanceā¦
27 New Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders in November, DNV Finds
The latest figures from DNVās Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform have confirmed that a total of 27 new orders for alternative fueled vessels have been placed in November 2024.According to DNVās AFI platform, LNG continues to be the main driver, accounting for 23 vessels, with most of these (15) coming from the container segment.November 2024 has also been a strong month for the car carrier segmentā¦
VPS and DNVās Veracity Integrate Vessels MRV Reporting Services
Maritime digital decarbonization services provider VPS has entered a partnership agreement with Veracity, DNVās independent data platform, to streamline monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) services for offshore vessels.The partnership will enable a transfer of validated and checked operational MRV data from VPSā Maress system, to the Veracity data platform, where it is connected to the DNV's real-time data verification services.By streamlining data collectionā¦
DNV, Seatrium Team Up for Innovation in Marine and Offshore
DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seatrium to cooperate on strategic activities and projects in the areas of engineering, technology and new product design, with key focus on floating offshore energy solutions.Under the MoU, DNV will provide Seatrium with expert advice on market and regulatory trends, emerging technologies, and best practices for environmental, safety and quality standardsā¦
Managing Cyber Risk Pivotal for Safe Maritime Digitalization Push, DNV Finds
A new report published by DNV has revealed that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalization if it enables innovation and new technologies.The sectorās appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing and healthcareā¦
