News from DNV

Improve environmental performance with a ship-specific biofouling management plan

Effective biofouling management reduces a ship’s energy consumption and thus greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also mitigating the spread of invasive aquatic species.

• Maritime

Ocean Ecology, a DNV company, acquires Shoreline Surveys to strengthen marine survey capabilities

Ocean Ecology, a leading marine environmental consultancy and part of DNV – a global leader in assurance, risk management, and certification – is pleased to announce the acquisition of Shoreline Surveys Limited. The acquisition enhances DNV’s position as a leading provider of marine biodiversity, environmental and aquaculture services by expanding its expertise and service offerings.

• Other sectors

Enhanced cross-border collaboration required to secure North Sea’s future - report

Collaboration between countries and sectors needs to strengthen as the North Sea undergoes a period of diversification, according to a new report from DNV.

DNV accelerates Irish expansion with Enviroguide acquisition and 200 new jobs

DNV today (7 April 2025) announced a major expansion of its Irish operations, including plans to recruit 200 people over the next two years and the full integration of Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting into DNV. This move cements DNV’s commitment to Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition goals, combining Enviroguide’s local environmental consultancy expertise with DNV’s global technical leadership. Headquartered in Norway, DNV operates in more than 100 countries and is an independent expert in risk management and assurance.

• Energy

IMO MEPC 83: GHG requirements approved, taking effect from 2028

The 83rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) approved new requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanism, taking effect from 2028.

• Maritime

Interim versions of adopted documents available in IMO-Vega

IMO-Vega is extended with resolutions adopted by MEPC 82 and MSC 109, presented in pdf, until next main release (May).

• Maritime

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

HONOR earns first accredited ISO/IEC 42001

DNV has awarded HONOR Device Co. Ltd. its accredited certificate for the ISO/IEC 42001. Read more.

• Other sectors

DNV launches recommended practice for a common digital language in the energy sector

DNV has released DNV-RP-0670 Asset information modelling framework to improve asset information management in the energy sector. This recommended practice (RP) addresses challenges in engineering assets by enhancing information flow among organizations, individuals, and IT applications. It tackles issues caused by the lack of standardization and reliance on documents for information exchange.

• Energy

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

Half of critical infrastructure organizations are not sure where their supply chain is making them vulnerable to the rising tide of cyber-attacks – DNV Cyber research

Industries considered essential to the functioning of society and the economy are in an arms race as threat actors – cyber criminals and nation states – target digital vulnerabilities of the suppliers connected to them, according to new DNV Cyber research.

• Manufacturing
• Energy

The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks

Corrosion in cargo and water ballast tanks presents a significant challenge. DNV analyses reveal that corrosion is the most common cause of hull findings, and our surveyors often discover coatings breaking down much earlier than anticipated.

• Maritime

DNV’s growth continues

2024 was another record-breaking year for DNV, with a 10.7% growth compared to the previous year. The company continues its strong commitment to the renewable energy sector, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence with unwavering strength.

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

New DNV recommended practice aims to revolutionize digital parts management in the energy sector

DNV has announced a new recommended practice, DNV-RP-B205 Digital inventories and on-demand manufacturing, set to transform parts management in the energy sector. This framework helps the sector assess the maturity of a digital part, from initial design or data capture to qualification and production. The process includes 3D scanning, capturing design data, generating engineering documentation, and preparing order-ready parts through on-demand manufacturing. 

• Energy

Methane slip measurements to reduce reported GHG emissions

Methane slip, as based on standard factors, can account for up to 24% of GHG emissions from an LNG-fuelled vessel. As an alternative to using standard factors for the reporting of CO2 equivalents, direct methane emissions monitoring has the potential to positively impact a ship’s reported carbon footprint.

• Maritime

DNV receives Carbon Neutral Award at the 6th ESG Finance Awards Japan

DNV has been honoured with the Carbon Neutral Award at the 6th ESG Finance Awards Japan, hosted by the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan.

• Other sectors

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

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

Emergency escape from machinery spaces category A

DNV has encountered instances where ships have been detained during Port State Control (PSC) inspections due to the arrangement of emergency escape trunks from machinery spaces.

• Maritime