DNV’s services relating to shipboard environmental health and safety help to control the risks of illness, injury and claims from passengers and crew.

Purpose

The media’s focus on outbreaks of deceases land and at sea has intensified, strengthening public awareness of to hazardous microorganisms and discomfort.

Benefits

By utilising systematic methodology based on regulatory requirements, recognised standards, guidelines and experience, DNV helps shipowners and ship operators to ensure healthy and safe living conditions on board vessels.

Features

Our services include:

• Fleet-wide quality manuals and work instructions shipboard and shore-side

• A review and assessment of procedures

• The correct design of newbuilding facilities and equipment by reviews of drawings and on-site progress inspections

• Condition assessments while in operation through document reviews, discussions with responsible personnel, photographic documentation, sampling and rating

• Immediate response investigations in the case of special needs or outbreaks

• Advice on how to improve your onboard environmental health

Our onboard environmental health practice area is divided into seven main elements:

• Food safety

• Water quality

• Air quality

• Hotel safety

• Quality systems

• Corporate culture