Maritime services overview

DNV is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures.

Flag state and coastal state services

Flag state and coastal state services

Over 100 maritime administrations have authorized DNV to perform statutory services on their behalf, including for MARPOL, SOLAS and Load Line in surveys and ISM, ISPS and MLC, 2006 in audits.

Advisory

Advisory

Expert advisory support to realize the full potential of your operations and newbuilding projects

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Discover DNV's maritime customer tools, designed to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiency across the global shipping industry.

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Services by Vessel Type

We work closely with customers on all aspects of vessel safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency and sustainable business results. In addition to classification services, we help improve the cost-effectiveness and availability of customers’ fleets with a broad range of advisory, training and software services. Click on the links below to access relevant content for each vessel type.

The leading class on safety and decarbonization of the bulk carrier fleet
Maritime

Helping secure optimal performance throughout the bulker lifecycle

Delivering throughout the containership lifecycle (image)
Maritime

We think outside the box - in the design stage and on smart ship building projects

Cruise
Maritime

Working for a safe, efficient and sustainable cruise industry worldwide

Ferry

Setting the highest standards across all ferry classes

Gas Carrier (image)
Maritime

Supporting a key transition segment on the energy pathway

GCED
Maritime

At your service through the entire RoRo lifecycle

Tanker (image)
Maritime

Working closely with ship owners, charterers and yards to find practical solutions to specific challenges

Building and operating a yacht demands excellence (image)
Maritime

Seasoned competence and strict standards in a high-end sector