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12 March, 2026

ABB strengthens innovation management with certification from DNV

ABB earns ISO 56001 certification by DNV for innovation management

Maritime

12 March, 2026

New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026

Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted according to ISO 15016:2025 or ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 “Preparation, Conduct and Analysis of Speed/Power Trials”...

Maritime

12 March, 2026

DNV study for EMSA calls for design‑based safety approach for hydrogen‑fuelled ships

DNV has delivered the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) commissioned multi-year study “Safety of hydrogen for use in ships,” culminating in a final report and a non‑mandatory guidance document. T...

Energy

10 March, 2026

Energy industry leaders form Founding Steering Committee to accelerate deployment of novel energy technologies

A cross-industry coalition of leading organizations have joined forces to found the Steering Committee for Bridging the Gap: Energy Innovation Deployed, and officially launch the new industry-led plat...

Maritime

09 March, 2026

Alternative certification process for control and monitoring systems

This news describes an alternative certification scheme for control and monitoring systems that do not meet the criteria of the conventional certification process.

Energy

05 March, 2026

UK energy transition falling short due to lack of “whole system” thinking, DNV report finds

DNV issued its annual Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) for the UK, finding that the UK’s energy transition risks being delayed by a lack of “whole system” thinking. The main findings from this year’s E...

Maritime

03 March, 2026

IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)

The 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) was held from 22 to 27 February 2026. HTW 12 agreed on two sets of draft interim training guidelines; o...

Aquaculture and Ocean Health

02 March, 2026

DNV acquires AquaCloud to strengthen shared data infrastructure for aquaculture

DNV has entered into an agreement to acquire big-data specialists AquaCloud, strengthening its ambition to further develop shared data standards and trusted data infrastructure for the aquaculture ind...

Maritime

02 March, 2026

DNV rules 2026 – Hearing period now open

DNV has submitted its class rules and standards for industry hearing, open for comments from 1 March to 12 April. This year’s hearing covers 77 documents, planned for publication on 1 July 2026. This ...

Energy

02 March, 2026

DNV supports Ascenty's renewable power agreement in Brazil with independent technical due diligence

Latin America’s largest renewable energy self-generation contract for data centres secures a reliable, long-term power supply for Ascenty, meeting rising electricity demand driven by digital and AI gr...

Food and beverage
Other sectors

19 February, 2026

DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano Wins BRCGS Auditor Award 2026

DNV is pleased to announce that Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano has been named BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026

Corporate

19 February, 2026

DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets

DNV has launched Industrial Services, evolving its inspection business into a dedicated global provider of quality assurance and inspection services for energy, infrastructure and complex industrial s...

Maritime

16 February, 2026

IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR13)

The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) was held in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. PPR commenced discussions on a legally binding framework on bio...

Energy

12 February, 2026

DNV acquires Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd to establish global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering in Australia

DNV today announced the acquisition of Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd (SPS), an established Australian power systems engineering consultancy known for its advanced grid-connection capabilities.

Energy

11 February, 2026

DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CO₂ storage site at endorsement stage

DNV today announced that ADNOC has been awarded a CO₂ Storage Certificate at the Site Endorsement stage for its West Aquifer CO₂ storage development, marking a significant milestone for the United Ara...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+5

10 February, 2026

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report

What secured us yesterday won’t secure us tomorrow, advises DNV Cyber, as a new report shows that more than half (55%) of Norwegian executives working in critical infrastructure are confident in their...

Energy

09 February, 2026

Energy Transition Outlook shows Gulf Cooperation Council expanding energy exports while lowering emissions intensity

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to become world's largest hydrogen exporter by 2060, producing 19 MtH₂ annually, while maintaining dominant position in global oil and gas markets.

Energy

06 February, 2026

DNV to ensure robust design for Cadent's landmark UK hydrogen pipeline

DNV has been appointed by Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network as Owner’s Engineer for the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) of Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire. This...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+5

05 February, 2026

“We must all take responsibility for Norway’s critical infrastructure”

As Norway gears up to discuss the threats we face as a nation, we should also discuss who is responsible for securing our critical infrastructure, as three-quarters (72%) of Norwegian executives say g...

Energy
Maritime
Manufacturing
+11

04 February, 2026

“We must all take more responsibility to protect Sweden’s critical infrastructure”

Swedish businesses and the public show strong support for greater government action to manage cyber-attacks, including tougher regulation and politically sensitive measures, but government cannot solv...

ABB strengthens innovation management with certification from DNV

New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026

DNV study for EMSA calls for design‑based safety approach for hydrogen‑fuelled ships

Energy industry leaders form Founding Steering Committee to accelerate deployment of novel energy technologies

Alternative certification process for control and monitoring systems

UK energy transition falling short due to lack of “whole system” thinking, DNV report finds

IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)

DNV acquires AquaCloud to strengthen shared data infrastructure for aquaculture

DNV rules 2026 – Hearing period now open

DNV supports Ascenty's renewable power agreement in Brazil with independent technical due diligence

DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano Wins BRCGS Auditor Award 2026

DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets

IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR13)

DNV acquires Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd to establish global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering in Australia

DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CO₂ storage site at endorsement stage

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report

Energy Transition Outlook shows Gulf Cooperation Council expanding energy exports while lowering emissions intensity

DNV to ensure robust design for Cadent's landmark UK hydrogen pipeline

“We must all take responsibility for Norway’s critical infrastructure”

“We must all take more responsibility to protect Sweden’s critical infrastructure”

Norwegian critical infrastructure organizations can’t rest on their laurels, warns DNV Cyber report