Maritime

DNV is one of the world's leading classification societies. We assist our customers within the maritime industry to manage their risks in all phases of a ship's life, through ship classification, fuel testing and a range of technical business risk, environmental and competency-related services.
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    Rules & standards

    DNV has developed rules and standards for ships for more than 140 years, and is a world leading classification soctiety. DNV also develops rules and standards for the offshore industry, particularly within oil and gas field development, production and transportation.

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    Ship classification

    Verification against Rule requirements during design, construction and operation of ships and offshore units.

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    Statutory services

    World-wide network of 300 survey stations that issue statutory certificates on behalf of more than 80 flag administrations.

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    Certification of materials and components

    All materials, components and systems relevant to safe operation, quality of ships and mobile offshore units.

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    Maritime advisory

    Consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management.

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    Fuel testing

    Total fuel management.

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    Maritime transport systems

    Helps customers understand, improve, and develop sustainable maritime transport systems

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    DNV Navigator Services

    To meet the increasing number of regulations, requirements and demands for ship-to-shore reporting.

Maritime environment

The amount of regulations that shipping companies have to comply with is increasing year by year. DNV can help you stay ahead of developments on environmental issues and make the right choices to improve and safeguard business.

  • Change to DNV

    Class transfer to DNV - an easy switch to enhance your reputation!

  • Innovation & development

    Join us in setting new standards for the maritime sector.

  • Publications

    DNV produces a number of brochures, magazines and newsletters for customers and others interested in our maritime activities.

DNV Exchange login

Access class information anytime and anywhere through DNV Exchange -
for subscribers only

Register of vessels

Access to vessel information

Type approval - List of products

This database provides you with more than 13.000 certificates issued by DNV within the maritime area. The certificates contain information about products and manufacturers found to comply with international standards, regulations and the DNV Rules.

Hot topics

Statutory Update

A summary of the most important IMO requirements entering into force 1st July 2012 to 1st July 2013.

Cruise Update - new issue out

In this issue: Managing a turnaround. "Top Gun" style training, Tall ship Cruising

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