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• Energy

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 ...

• Automotive, Aerospace and Rail
• Other sectors

Automobili Lamborghini receives ESG Recognition from DNV

Automobili Lamborghini earned DNV ESG Recognition for its sustainability approach.

• Energy

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...

• Medical Devices

DNV signs MOU with Korea Medical Devices Association to support regulatory readiness of medical device manufacturers

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Medical Devices Association (KMDA) to support Korean medical device manufacturers in strengthening regulatory compliance capabilities ...

• Energy

Energy security and China’s scale underpin hydrogen growth, DNV forecasts

Clean hydrogen will grow 100-fold from today’s levels, according to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook Hydrogen to 2060 report. Overall hydrogen volumes will grow by 170% and will see cumulative investme...

• Medical Devices

DNV certifies Cowellmedi under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

DNV supports the dental implant manufacturer in demonstrating compliance with the strengthened requirements of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).

• Energy

DNV appoints Lisa Christie to Executive Leadership Team to lead Marketing, Communication & Public Affairs in Energy Systems

DNV has appointed Lisa Christie as a new member of the Energy Systems Executive Leadership Team heading Marketing, Communication & Public Affairs (MCP). She is expected to take up the role on 7 Septem...

• Food and beverage

FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food safety released

FSSC 22000 Version 7 was officially released on 1 May 2026. The updated version introduces a range of improvements.

• National security

DNV Cyber wins Finnish Customs contract for cybersecurity and data protection expert services

DNV Cyber has won a public tender issued by Finnish Customs (Tulli) for cybersecurity and data protection expert services. The value of the agreement is approximately EUR 2.6 million.

• Maritime

How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board

At the first safety equipment survey* after 1 January 2026, all fire-extinguishing foams on board must be PFOS-free, and this must be verified by the attending surveyor. Compliance will prevent part-h...

• Maritime

IMO MEPC 84: Revisiting the Net-Zero Framework

The 84th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) held extensive discussions on the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). This was the first opportunity to do so following the adjour...

• Maritime

Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates

Effectiveness of safety management systems and fire safety readiness are still in focus for Port State Control (PSC) authorities. Our Q1 2026 review highlights key detention concerns, upcoming inspect...

• Energy

DNV to certify UK's Northern Endurance Partnership CO₂ transport network

DNV has been appointed Independent Certifier for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the CO₂ transport and storage project underpinning the UK's East Coast Cluster. Selected by NEP, an internati...

• Corporate

DNV convenes national consortium to accelerate safe industrial AI through a regulatory sandbox

Following the joint technology declaration by NHO and key Norwegian industrial companies in January, DNV led the kick-off of the workstream to operationalize a regulatory sandbox for high-risk industr...

• Energy
• Maritime
• Manufacturing
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Cyber threats harden Finnish attitudes: Finns willing to give up digital convenience to stay cyber resilient

• Maritime

Singapore Institute of Technology, DNV, and Singapore Maritime Foundation cooperate on new Masters in vessel management

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will co-develop and deliver a specialised Master of Science in Vessel Management, with the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) facilitating industry...

• Energy

DNV supports Galp's 351 MW acquisition in Spanish wind

DNV acted as Technical Advisor to Galp on the acquisition of a 351 MW portfolio of 17 operational onshore wind farms in Spain from Helia Funds, a platform co-sponsored by Plenium Partners and Bankinte...

• Maritime

DNV and SIT sign new agreement to advance Singapore’s remote and autonomous maritime capabilities

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a new Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to jointly support the development of remote and autonomous maritime capabilities in Singap...

• Maritime

DNV at SMW: Smart Shipping Capabilities in focus with expansion of Centre of Excellence in Singapore

DNV has launched Phase Two of its Centre of Excellence for Maritime Decarbonization & Smart Shipping Asia Pacific (COE) in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to advancing energy efficiency, new fue...

• Maritime

New requirement for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems enters into force on 1 May 2026

Recent changes to the SCR Guidelines have altered how NOx measurement accuracy is assessed for catalyst monitoring. The former ±5% accuracy requirement has been replaced by a more flexible but less cl...