https://www.dnv.com/maritime/technical-regulatory-news/rss/trn/ 547537 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/the-imo-sub-committee-on-navigation-communications-search-and-rescue-ncsr13/ The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 13) was held from 22 to 26 June 2026. NCSR 13 advanced maritime digitalization by finalizing draft guidance for the implementation of nextgeneration Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS S-100), establishing a transition scheme for a future shift from analogue to digital VHF voice communications, and further progressing NAVDAT as a framework for digital broadcasting of maritime safety and search and rescue information from shore to ship. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:04:00 GMT 547139 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-forecasts-fiftyfold-storage-surge-and-expands-digital-energy-management-offer/ DNV projects that around half of all new solar installations will include battery storage by the mid-2030s, up from roughly 6.6 per cent today, with solar-plus-storage capacity growing a hundredfold by 2049. As that shift accelerates, the digital systems that manage how energy is stored, dispatched, and traded are becoming as critical as the hardware itself.  Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 546234 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-market-due-diligence-supports-innergexs-usd-156-million-financing-for-renewables-and-storage-in-chile/ DNV today announced that it supported Canadian-based independent international renewable power producer Innergex in closing a refinancing and new financing package totalling 156 million USD for a portfolio of renewable and storage assets in Chile. The transaction includes 114 million USD for two new standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 42 million USD to refinance existing wind, run-of-river, and hybrid PV+BESS plants.  Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 545965 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/New-DNV-RP-establishes-measurement-framework-for-onboard-carbon-capture-and-storage-systems/ DNV has published a recommended practice (RP) providing a standardized framework for measuring and verifying the performance of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships, setting the stage for further developing onboard captured carbon solutions and technologies. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT 545945 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/multi-fuel-boiler-concept-supports-a-flexible-transition-to-fossil-free-residential-heating/ A Dutch consortium of Stedin, GasTerra, Intergas, Bekaert and DNV has developed a proof of concept for a multi-fuel boiler for residential heating that automatically adapts to different gas qualities. The concept was launched at DNV's Technology Centre Groningen, the Netherlands, on 18 June. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT 545870 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-verifies-lifting-system-for-worlds-longest-immersed-tunnel/ DNV has supported Femern Link Contractors (FLC) on the Fehmarn Belt immersed tunnel project by providing independent verification of the advanced lifting appliance used to install the tunnel elements. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 545808 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/north-east-atlantic-joins-the-expanding-network-of-ecas/ Recent amendments to MARPOL Annex VI adopted at MEPC 84 introduce the North-East Atlantic as a new Emission Control Area (ECA) for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM). The regulations enter into force on 1 September 2027. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:45:00 GMT 545037 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-awarded-cybersecurity-services-contract-for-the-caribbeans-first-monorail-system/ DNV continues to strengthen its position in rail cybersecurity, having been selected to support the Dominican Republic’s landmark monorail project with end-to-end cybersecurity services. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:00 GMT 544897 https://www.dnv.com/cyber/insights/news/the-swedish-club-partners-with-dnv-cyber-and-cyberowl/ DNV Cyber and CyberOwl to provide The Swedish Club members with cyber threat insight and risk updates Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT 544485 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/kuehne-nagel-receives-esg-recognition-from-dnv/ Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received the ESG Recognition from DNV Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:34:00 GMT 544449 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-at-posidonia-2026-dnv-awards-aip-to-hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-for-independent-type-b-lpg-cargo-tank-design-for-vlgcs2/ Piraeus, June 5, 2026 — DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for their independent Type B LPG cargo tank design for Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs). The certificate was presented to Hongryeul Ryu, CTO from HHI by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager at DNV during the Posidonia trade fair. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:09:00 GMT 544579 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/the-uk-ets-expands-to-maritime-from-1-july-2026/ The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is rapidly evolving, shaping how industries price and manage greenhouse gas emissions as the UK moves toward net-zero. As the scheme expands and its carbon market strengthens, understanding its key mechanisms and implications is becoming increasingly important for the maritime sector. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:53:00 GMT 544411 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-at-posidonia-dnv-awards-aip-to-hhi-for-lpg-dual-fuel-container-vessel-design/ Piraeus, June 4, 2026 — DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its new LPG dual-fuel 1,400 TEU container vessel design. The certificate was presented to Hongryeul Ryu, CTO from HHI by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager at DNV during the Posidonia trade fair. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:09:00 GMT 544376 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/shore-power-shifting-from-voluntary-energy-saving-measure-to-compliance-requirement/ Shore power is shifting from a local environmental measure to a key operational and regulatory consideration for shipowners, according to DNV’s latest white paper “Shore Power in Shipping: Technology, regulation and implementation.” As regulatory pressure builds in Europe, California and parts of Asia, access to shore power is shaping compliance and operating costs during port stays. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT 544383 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-certifies-third-milestone-for-nordseecluster-a-offshore-wind-projects/ DNV has certified the third milestone in accordance with the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) standard for Nordseecluster A (NC 1 and NC 2) - a joint offshore wind project of RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management in the German North Sea. Consisting of two extension phases (A & B)  the Nordseecluster is one of the largest offshore wind developments in Germany, with a planned total capacity of up to 1.6 GW. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 544399 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-at-posidonia-2026-dnv-and-ntua-sign-new-mou-to-advance-maritime-research-and-education/ Piraeus, 3 June 2026. DNV and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Posidonia 2026, setting out a framework for cooperation on maritime research, education, training, innovation, and knowledge dissemination, for the benefit of the maritime community in Greece and internationally. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:09:00 GMT 544260 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-advises-lenders-on-financial-close-of-usd-650-million-green-hydrogen-fertilizer-project-in-paraguay/ DNV acted as lender technical advisor for the Villeta green hydrogen-based fertilizer project in Paraguay, supporting a group of international lenders through technical due diligence and contributing to the project reaching financial close. The project is being developed by ATOME. The USD 650 million project is one of the world's first industrial-scale green fertilizer plants to be financed in a non recourse basis, a standalone, asset-backed financing structure where lenders look only to the project itself for repayment. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 544239 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/ma_02062026_dnv-launches-next-generation-of-steel-load-planner-with-built-in-ai-cargo-optimization/ DNV released version 2 of its award-winning Steel Load Planner (SLP V2.0) self-service application at the Posidonia trade fair this week. Building on two years of operational experience, the new version can automatically generate fully AI optimized loading plans with a structural assessment in under five minutes. Its application has also been extended beyond the bulk carrier segment, bringing automated coil planning to general cargo and multi-purpose vessels for the first time. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:09:00 GMT 544078 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/ofibiti-acquires-teqpay/ Ofiniti, a DNV Ventures portfolio company, has acquired Rotterdam‑based Teqplay, a provider of AIS‑driven port‑call and vessel‑movement intelligence. The acquisition expands Ofiniti’s operational insight capabilities and broadens its customer base across Europe, Asia, and the US Gulf Coast. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT 542649 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/imo-mcs-111-new-mass-code-adopted/ The 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) was held from 13 to 22 May 2026. The adoption of a new goal-based Code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) marks a key milestone in the IMO’s work to ensure the regulatory framework keeps pace with the rapid development of shipping technologies. MSC 111 also approved revised explanatory notes for the Safe Return to Port concept for passenger ships, as well as draft amendments to the IGC Code for gas carriers to incorporate a decade of Unified Interpretations, turning operational experience into clearer and more consistent requirements. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:53:00 GMT 541815 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/revision-of-iso-9001-progressing-to-final-stage/ The revision of the quality management system standard ISO 9001 is advancing towards publication. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:03:00 GMT 541259 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-launches-coordinated-standards-to-improve-safety-and-reliability-of-floating-solar/ DNV has published two new standards aimed at improving the safety, reliability and long-term performance of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems, supporting the rapid global growth and expansion of renewables.  Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT 541532 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/automobili-lamborghini-receives-esg-recognition-from-dnv/ Automobili Lamborghini earned DNV ESG Recognition for its sustainability approach. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:50:00 GMT 541556 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/digital-trust-key-to-scaling-artificial-intelligence-safely-in-energy-networks-says-dnv/ DNV has today launched a new position paper on managing artificial intelligence (AI) system risk in energy networks, setting out digital trust as a foundation for the safe, transparent and accountable use of AI across the energy transition. The paper, Managing AI system risk within energy networks through digital trust, was launched at the All Energy conference in Glasgow. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT