DNV assists you in benchmarking yard capability, whether newbuilding, repair, conversion or recycling. We deliver qualitative and quantitative rankings, recommendations and best practice advice. By utilizing systematic tools and drawing upon vast experience from the shipbuilding industry, we can efficiently assist in giving the direction ahead.

Shipowners who are developing next generation vessels with more sophisticated specifications need to ensure that their investments are delivered to the agreed cost, quality and schedule.
New shipyards are seeking to develop their business, quality standards and efficiency. We assist shipyards in their development process, to a competitive yard meeting international market requirements and expectations.
Case references
| Case: | Developing shipyards towards international standards | |
| Customer: | Major shipyard conglomerate | |
During the process of reaching international standards, the customer was seeking a long-term and trustworthy partner for business development support. Our consultants have long experience from shipowners and shipyards. Using the DNV Yard Capability Assessment Protocol and with a total of four yard visits with interviews and assessments, DNV guided the customer in developing planning, quality systems, organisation, facilities, safety and environmental matters. | ||
| Case: | Site supervision on owner’s behalf | |
| Customer: | Oil company | |
Having ordered a crane barge, the customer was looking to establish a reliable site team to follow up his newbuilding. DNV was able to facilitate and supply an experienced project management team liaising with the builder on progress, commercial issues, VOs and owner’s supply items. DNV could further support the customer with world-class technical expertise providing advice on hull construction, coating, equipment and components, and offer best-practice solutions for functionality and maintainability. | ||
