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.

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.
Ship classification

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

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

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

Consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management.
Fuel testing and fuel management services

Total fuel management.
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.
DNV Navigator Services

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

Efficiency through technology choices

The global shipping community is entering a challenging future, as both demands for economic results and the upcoming environmental requirements will change shipping and lead to significantly cleaner and more efficient operations.

Maritime Update - new issue out
In this issue: On top of safety and environmental regulations, Efficiency through technology choices, Safety first - Always, Improving DP training and certification
Arctic Update
In this issue: Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Arctic resources development and Barents 2020.
Bulk Update
In this issue: Nordic Hamburg, Wallem Germany and Fednav.
Container Ship Update
In this issue: APL – introducing the most efficient Ultra Large Container Ships, Rickmers – On-board staff are the principal performers, The Danaos Corporation – Creating a global leader in container shipping.
Cruise Update
In this issue: DNV point of view, Fire safety and Sulphur on the agenda.
Ferry Update
In this issue: Åland/ Mariehamn, Fast ships for the Taiwan trades, A Ro-Pax for the future.
Special Ships Update
In this issue: DNV point of view, Fire safety and Sulphur on the agenda.
Tanker Update
In this issue: Navigating through the rough seas of today’s market, GTT’s new mark III containment system approved by DNV, New Tanker Segment Director and Low sulphur on the agenda.