Certification

DNV provides a certification service for hulls, rigs and series constructions to the same high standards as DNV classification. Many flag states require no or only limited certification for private/non-commercial yachts. However regulatory requirements are more complex for yachts of more than 24 metres. DNV ensures that your vessel complies with these regulatory standards.

• Statutory certification: We serve as a recognized organization (RO) for all major yacht codes.
• Hull construction certificate: We can test and approve FRP, steel, aluminium and wood, as well as relevant manufacturing procedures.
• Masts and rigging: DNV was the first to introduce guidelines for approving large sailing rigs on modern yachts. Some insurance companies now demand DNV certification of carbon FRP rigs.
• Series construction: DNV systematically examines and tests the hull, rigging, machinery, electrical installations and closing appliances of a series prototype before issuing a class certificate.
• CE certification: Yachts of between 2.5 and 24 metres in length are certified on the basis of the EC Directive 94/25/EC (CE certification).
• ISAF certification: DNV is a notified body for certification of structural integrity of racing yachts below and above 24 metres of hull length.