DNV maritime news - Industry updates & innovations

28 August, 2025

DNV renews MoU with Singapore Institute of Technology to accelerate maritime innovation and talent development

DNV has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) continuing their collaboration in maritime education, applied research, and innovation. The updated agreement builds on a 2022 framework, with an expanded focus on decarbonization, digitalization, and talent development to support Singapore’s maritime ambitions.

Maritime

28 August, 2025

DNV revises maritime simulator standard to support safer and more adaptable training

DNV has released a revision of its Maritime Simulator Systems Standard (DNV-ST-0033), reflecting the growing diversity of simulation technologies used in maritime training and certification.

Maritime

07 August, 2025

DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet

Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering their progress.

Maritime

01 July, 2025

Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

The maritime industry's newbuilding activity in the first half of 2025 drove a 78% rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels.

Maritime

18 June, 2025

DNV awards SeaTech Solutions AiP for new ammonia bunkering vessel design

DNV grants AiP to SeaTech and Oceania Marine Energy for 10,000cbm ammonia bunkering vessel at Ammonia Energy APAC 2025.

Maritime

05 June, 2025

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for 20K cbm LCO₂ Carrier Design

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for its 20,000 cbm liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier. This AiP is another milestone in the development of next-generation CO₂ transport solutions in this rapidly developing vessel segment.

Maritime

05 June, 2025

Nor-Shipping 2025: DNV Awards AiP to HD Hyundai Mipo for 2nd generation LR2 tanker design

As part of the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for a new second-generation LR2 tanker design featuring a hydraulically driven cargo pumping system from Framo. The new design has the potential to significantly enhance safety, cargo handling performance, and energy efficiency.

Maritime

04 June, 2025

DNV and COSCO sign new class contract for methanol-ethanol ready KNOT shuttle tanker

Classification society DNV has signed a new contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan Shipyard (COSCO) during Nor-Shipping 2025 for the classification of a newly contracted methanol-ethanol ready Suezmax DP2 shuttle tanker ordered by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT).

Maritime

03 June, 2025

DNV Awards AiP Certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua for Three Advanced Vessel Designs

Classification Society DNV awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hudong-Zhonghua) for three innovative new vessel designs.

Maritime

03 June, 2025

DNV grants AiP to HHI for 40K cbm LCO₂ carrier with three cargo holds

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, classification society DNV awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) to for its newly developed 40,000 CBM liquefied CO₂ (LCO₂) carrier design featuring three cargo holds.

Maritime

03 June, 2025

Ageing fleet drives surge in number of maritime incidents

According to DNV’s latest report Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 - Preparing for future risks the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by just 10%.

Maritime

27 March, 2025

DNV Maritime appoints new Global Cruise Segment Director

DNV has appointed Robert Galinski as Global Cruise Segment Director, with effect from 1 January 2025.

Maritime

26 March, 2025

Singapore Maritime Week: DNV awards MARIC AiP for new Ammonia ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier

As part of Singapore Maritime Week, DNV has awarded Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC), Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new wide beam ammonia ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier.

Maritime

25 March, 2025

Singapore Maritime Week: DNV releases new Recommended Practice for testing WAPS performance

DNV has released a new Recommended Practice (RP) to assess the performance of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) for public hearing.

Maritime

18 March, 2025

DNV, HD KSOE and HD Hydrogen to collaborate on CO2 capture technology for SOFCs

HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hydrogen, and DNV recently signed a Joint Industry Project (JIP) agreement to develop and validate Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for carbon capture in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC).

Maritime

14 March, 2025

DNV awards Approval in Principle for LCO2 carrier design developed by Shell and Brevik Engineering

DNV has awarded a detailed Approval in Principle (AiP) to Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited and Brevik Engineering for their design of a 74,000 cubic metres (cbm) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO 2 ) carrier.

Maritime

13 March, 2025

DNV white paper guides shipowners on safe and scalable adoption of ammonia and hydrogen fuels

As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place.

Maritime

04 March, 2025

DNV launches new report to help shipowners select energy-efficiency measures and technologies

With increasing regulatory pressure and rising fuel costs, the shipping industry must accelerate decarbonization while ensuring operational and economic viability.

Maritime

12 February, 2025

Safe and green recycling for shipowners: DNV issues guidance to help navigate sustainability regulations

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should prepare now to ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels.

Maritime

04 February, 2025

Rapid WAPS uptake driven by stricter emission regulations and industry innovation

A surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) in the coming years.

Maritime