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• Maritime

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...

• Maritime

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.

• Maritime

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, stronge...

• Energy

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 co...

• Energy

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 operate...

• Maritime

Updated Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 amending the MED: In force from 31 August 2026

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...

• Healthcare and Medical Devices

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 responsibl...

• Maritime

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 ne...

• Maritime

The 2026 PSC CIC on cargo securing – be prepared

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.

• Maritime

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 i...

• Healthcare and Medical Devices

PUBLIC TRUST IN HEALTH INNOVATION IS SHAPED MORE BY MINDSET THAN DEMOGRAPHICS, DNV RESEARCH FINDS

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 mind...

• Energy

DNV's 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.

• Medical Devices

DNV signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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.

• Healthcare

DNV Renews ISQua Accreditation for International Hospital Standards Through 2030

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 90...

• Energy

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 ele...

• Maritime

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 ...

• Other sectors

Draft version of ISO 45001 released

This first revision of the standard since 2018 seems to carry moderate, but important changes.

• Energy

Gasunie, EBN and DNV launch CO2RE research programme to support safe CO₂ transport

• Energy

DNV updates seismic design guidance as wind expands into earthquake-prone regions

DNV has published an updated edition of its recommended practice DNV-RP-0585 Seismic design of wind power plants, providing enhanced guidance for the design of onshore and offshore wind assets exposed...

• Maritime

Now available: The July 2026 edition of the DNV class rules and standards for ship and offshore

The July 2026 edition introduces new class notations and significant updates designed to support the maritime industry’s ongoing transition towards greater sustainability and innovation. This news hig...