
DNV is authorised by more than 130 flag administrations to carry out statutory certification on their behalf. Our international network of approval centres and more than 300 survey stations in more than 100 countries are essential for our certification activities.

As part of classification, DNV also certifies all materials, components and systems relevant to safe operation and quality of ships. Our design assessment, type approvals and production assessments ensure that systems and components are fit for their purpose.

DNV provides a wide range of consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management for the maritime industry.

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. We are also a major provider of Bunker Quantity Surveys.