Classification
A system for safeguarding life, property and the environment at sea
Statutory services
DNV operates a world-wide network of survey stations and is authorised by more than 120 flag administrations to carry out surveys and, in most cases, issue statutory certificates on their behalf.
Certification of Materials and Components
DNV certifies all materials, components and systems relevant to safe operation and quality of ships and MOUs as part of classification.
Consulting
DNV provides a wide range of consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management for the maritime industry.
Competence
Competence beyond compliance - DNV SeaSkill™ assists shipping companies, manufacturers and training providers to assure that the competence is properly addressed, built and retained.
Fuel testing
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is the foremost name in marine fuel management, commanding over 70 per cent world-wide market share for contracted Fuel Quality Testing services.
Supporting software
DNV offers a wide range of software solutions and products for good business performance, quality control and continuous learning within an organisation
It's about leadership.
As one of the world's largest ship classification societies, DNV is authorised to act on behalf of some 130 national maritime authorites. Through our work, we assist our customers in managing their risk in an environment which can only be described as tough. New regulations, strict security and safety management are terms which will become even more familiar in the future.
Customer service
We offer substantial advice on your operational aspects around the clock as an added bonus for selecting DNV as your classification partner. Through training, meetings and tonnage-specific information, your operations will run smoothly once class-related matters are predictable.
Technical competence
We have the competence and the tools to ensure that when a new ship is built to DNV's 1A1 standards, this ship will be the best you can get. Newbuilding to DNV class standards is approaching 30 per cent of the global orders, meaning that there are many customers seeing the value of technical competence and advice.
Service delivery
We run a decentralised network where our local offices are given much authority. In partnership with our customers there is trust and under-standing in this and we can react to the inherent highly skilled and trained individuals the consistent quality of our services is an asset for you.
Quality
We operate in a partnership with our customers to ensure your quality of operations with an unquestionable compliance with applicable rules, regulations and standards.
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Hot topics
IACS chairmanship
On July 1 2007 Tor E. Svensen, COO of DNV Maritime, assumed chairmanship of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The chairmanship rotates on an annual basis between the 10 IACS members and it is now DNV's turn to hold this important position for 12 months.
Cold climate
Maritime transportation of oil and gas in Arctic areas will increase in the future. Safe and reliable operation in cold climate will therefore become of vital importance, especially since this area is often classified as sensitive.
2008-04-21DNV Congratulates Austal Ships on their 20 year Anniversary
2008 marks 20 years of shipbuilding for Austal Ships – one of the world leaders in the design and construction of high speed aluminium vessels.
2008-03-28DNV Awards First Scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai: The first DNV scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was awarded last week. Six students from SJTU’s School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering (NAOCE) won the DNV scholarship for 2007.
2008-05-08 » 2008-05-09 TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum 2008
As one of the sponsors, DNV will attend TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum 2008.
2008-06-02 » 2008-06-06 Piraeus, GreecePosidonia 2008
DNV will be present at Posidonia 2008, one of the world’s most prestigious international shipping exhibitions
- Oslo Shipping Forum 20082008-06-10 Oslo, Norway
- DNV Software Conference - Høvik, Norway 20082008-06-11 » 2008-06-12 Oslo, Norway
- Neftegaz 20082008-06-23 » 2008-06-27 Moscow, Russia