https://www.dnv.com/maritime/technical-regulatory-news/rss/trn/ 560041 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-supports-technical-and-commercial-due-diligence-for-national-wealth-fund-investment-in-uk-battery-innovator-nexeon/ DNV conducted an independent assessment of the commercial and specialist technical assumptions relevant to the investment case, including an evaluation of associated risks and opportunities. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT 559896 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-awards-hd-hhi-aip-for-12k-lng-bunkering-ship-design-targeted-towards-cruise-ships/ DNV and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a new 12K LNG Bunkering Vessel design, tailored to the needs of cruise ships. The AiP was presented to Mr. Ryu Hong Ryeul, CTO / HD HHI, by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for Korea & Japan at DNV, during a ceremony at Gastech 2026. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:22:00 GMT 559897 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-awards-hd-hhi-aip-for-271k-cbm-lng-carrier/ DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for their new 271,000 CBM LNG carrier (LNGC) design. The AiP was presented to Mr. Hong Ryeul Ryu, Senior Executive Vice President and CTO of HD HHI, by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for Korea and Japan at DNV, during a ceremony held at Gastech 2026. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT 559877 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/news-page-ma_dnv-and-hd-ksoe-to-collaborate-on-assurance-frameworks-for-software-defined-vessel-technologies/ Bangkok, 14 September 2026: DNV and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration on Software Defined Vessel (SDV) technologies and associated verification and assurance frameworks. The collaboration will combine HD KSOE’s work in SDV technologies and digital ship systems with DNV’s expertise in the independent assurance, verification, and certification of maritime technologies. The agreement was signed during Gastech by Kim Hyung-Kwan, President and CEO of HD KSOE, and Vidar Dolonen of DNV Regional Manager Korea & Japan. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:48:00 GMT 559339 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-and-fassmer-to-cooperate-on-autonomous-naval-vessels/ DNV and Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and classification of autonomous and remotely operated vessels and systems for naval and governmental customers. The signing took place at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMT 558889 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-at-smm-dnv-and-grse-sign-advanced-shipbuilding-mou/ At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new strategic collaboration on advanced shipbuilding, digitalization, green technologies and competence development, supporting the growth of India’s maritime and defence sectors. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT 558741 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/industrialization-and-standardization-could-cut-north-sea-offshore-wind-costs-by-up-to-28-dnv-led-study-shows/ DNV has quantified how standardizing turbine designs and securing predictable project pipelines could reduce the average lifetime cost of electricity from North Sea offshore wind by up to 28% by 2050 in a high-volume scenario. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT 558725 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/LNG-bunker-fleet-may-need-to-more-than-double-by-2030-to-keep-pace-with-growing-fuel-demand/ The global LNG bunker vessel fleet may need to more than double by 2030 as demand from LNG-fuelled ships grows faster than the infrastructure required to supply them, according to a new DNV white paper. The report estimates that between 165 and 208 bunker vessels could be needed globally within the next decade. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:44:00 GMT 558678 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-at-smm-yanmar-maritime-awarded-dnv-type-approval-for-fuel-cell-system/ At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, classification society DNV awarded Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, type approval (TA) for its Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. This certification represents a significant milestone in the commercialization and global deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technology for marine applications. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:51:00 GMT 558462 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/shipping-and-shipbuilding-leaders-call-for-closer-ties-amid-industry-transformation/ Chinese shipbuilders and European shipowners called for closer collaboration on vessel development, alternative fuels and digitalization during the inaugural China-Europe Maritime Summit at SMM 2026. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT 557009 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/DNV-Regulatory-uncertainty-demands-fleet-strategies-built-for-multiple-futures/ Regulatory uncertainty is increasing pressure on shipowners to make investment decisions that remain viable across multiple future scenarios. According to DNV's 10th Maritime Forecast to 2050, stronger global regulatory signals could accelerate the uptake of energy-efficiency measures, enabling the global fleet to consume up to 25% less energy by 2050 compared to a scenario where regulation is driven by regions. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT 556985 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/from-concern-to-control-dnv-presents-resilience-framework-to-strengthen-critical-energy-infrastructure-as-threats-intensify/ DNV today called on the energy sector to treat infrastructure resilience as a strategic and societal necessity in the face of ever-changing and increasingly complex threats, unveiling its new ‘From concern to control’ position paper at the ONS conference.  Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT 556945 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-acquires-equinor-digital-solution-to-enhance-subsea-wellhead-fatigue-management/ DNV has agreed to acquire WellSpot, a digital solution that Equinor has developed and operated over the past 15 years. Renamed Wellhead Fatigue Manager, the software will be commercialized and operated by DNV, supporting operators and partners engaged in wellhead fatigue management while ensuring that users’ data remains secure. The platform enables offshore operators to safely monitor, assess and manage wellhead fatigue throughout the entire lifecycle of subsea wells, bringing all relevant data and analysis together in a single, integrated solution. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT 556775 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/updated-implementing-regulation-med/ The 10th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 from 30 June 2026 amends the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU, as was published in the Official Journal of the EU. It will come into force on 31 August 2026 and repeal the 9th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:50:00 GMT 551077 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/six-steps-to-achieving-trustworthy-synthetic-data-in-healthcare/ A new position paper from DNV outlines a structured approach to building trust in synthetic data used in healthcare, identifying six practical steps to support evidence-based evaluation and responsible adoption.  Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT 553574 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/port-state-control-cic-2026-official-questionnaire-now-published/ The Paris and Tokyo MoUs’ joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) Cargo Securing will start on 1 September. The CIC questionnaire was published by the Paris MoU. This news is a followup of our news published on 29 July 2026. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:12:00 GMT 551037 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/the-2026-psc-cic-on-cargo-securing/ This year’s Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC), running from 1 September to 30 November 2026, will focus on cargo securing. This news summarizes the upcoming CIC. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:14:00 GMT 550813 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/imo-iii-12-initiation-of-ism-implementation-guidelines-revision-and-progression-of-survey-requirements-revision/ The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12) took place on 20–24 July 2026. The Sub-Committee initiated the comprehensive revision of the guidelines on the implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations and companies, continued updates to the “Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC)”, advanced work on harmonization of Port State Control (PSC) activities, and reviewed lessons learned from marine casualty investigations. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:04:00 GMT 550707 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/thefutureofhealthcarereport/ Public trust in health innovation may be less predictable than healthcare organizations assume, according to new research from DNV. A global survey of 12,500 people across 17 countries found that mindset is a stronger indicator of trust than traditional demographic factors such as age, income or geography. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:51:00 GMT 550166 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnvs-greenpowermonitor-and-ip-gotion-poland-sign-strategic-mou-to-advance-bess-solutions-in-central-and-eastern-europe/ The collaboration reinforces both companies' commitment to supporting the growth of energy storage across Poland and the wider CEE region. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT 550000 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-national-institute-of-medical-device-safety-information-korea-nids/ The collaboration will promote knowledge sharing on international medical device regulations and support joint educational activities for the medical device industry. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:12:00 GMT 549169 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/ls_hel_26q3_dnv-renews-isqua-accreditation-for-international-hospital-standards/ DNV's International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals (DIAS) have received renewed ISQua accreditation through 2030, reinforcing global confidence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and ISO 9001-based accreditation frameworks. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:23:00 GMT 549578 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-supports-technical-due-diligence-for-ev-charging-infrastructure-transaction-in-the-netherlands/ DNV has completed technical due diligence (TDD) for asset management companies Aberdeen Investments and DigitalBridge in relation to the acquisition of Equans Infra & Mobility B.V., an established electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure business in the Netherlands. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT 548157 https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/boiler-tube-plugging-class-requirements/ Boiler tubes play a critical role in both heat transfer and in maintaining the pressure integrity of marine boilers. When leaks occur, careful evaluation is required to prevent secondary damage. This technical news provides guidance on class acceptance criteria, including the assessment of repair feasibility and the follow-up of plug repairs on defective boiler tubes. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:37:00 GMT