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New research reveals: ESG regulation creates strategic advantage for businesses globally

Companies are leveraging ESG regulations to strengthen business performance, despite regulatory uncertainty. Businesses are increasingly realizing the strategic value of ESG regulations in providing closer engagement with investors, shareholders, customers and employees, while reducing costs by driving operational efficiency, new global research reveals today.

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IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue

The 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 12), held from 13 to 22 May 2025, marked an important step forward in maritime digitalization. NCSR 12 finalized draft SOLAS amendments to enable digital data exchange over VHF (VDES), advanced the framework for the digital broadcasting of maritime safety and search and rescue data from shore to ships (NAVDAT), and agreed on draft guidelines for software maintenance and for the use of electronic nautical publications. Progress was also made on connectivity guidelines to support the next generation of electronic navigational charts (ECDIS S-100).

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DNV expertise supports record USD 510 million financing or Chile's pioneering solar-storage hybrid project

DNV has played a key role in providing comprehensive advisory services to Atlas Renewable Energy to secure USD 510 million in financing for the landmark Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile – the largest financing package in Atlas’ history. 

• Energy

GreenPowerMonitor and Renewance partner to power battery energy storage system deployments across North America

GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV company and a global leader in renewable asset monitoring and Renewance, a U.S. leader in battery lifecycle services today announced that they have partnered to integrate energy systems controls and energy storage asset lifecycle services to help customers in North America optimize the lifespan, compliance, and value of their Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Energy

DNV awards NORDEX Group with unified global certifications.

NORDEX Group awarded with global ISO certifications for quality, safety, and environment from DNV.

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DNV certifies Skretting under the new ASC Feed Standard

Skretting has been awarded certification by DNV under the new ASC Feed Standard.

• Food and beverage

DNV recognized as a Notified Body for Certification under In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)

DNV has been recognized by the European Commission as a notified body for the certification of devices under the European Union’s In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). The designation increases capacity for certifying in vitro diagnostic devices and providing access to the EU market.

New IMO-Vega online version

IMO-Vega contains updated and consolidated IMO documents including resolutions from the Assembly 33rd session, MEPC committee 82nd session, MSC committee 109th session - and circulars and interpretations including April 2025. The database will be presented on a new platform on 22 October 2025.

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Few companies take a structured approach to food waste reduction

Our latest ViewPoint research shows how few companies take a structured approach to food waste reduction.

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DNV advances Italy's solar future with next-generation resource measurement stations

DNV has deployed an innovative network of solar resource measurement stations across Italy to enhance renewable energy development. These advanced installations track solar irradiance and albedo—the fraction of sunlight reflected by a surface—alongside soiling data, enabling precise system optimization and maximized energy yield, with unprecedented data accuracy. By delivering real-time insights and long-term analysis, the network supports both immediate project efficiency and strategic energy planning. 

• Energy

DNV report for Havtil explores how an AI search and analysis tool could reduce offshore risk

Artificial intelligence has the potential to make offshore operations safer. DNV has published a report for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to increase safety in the industry, focusing initially on dropped object incidents.

Collaboration advances feasibility of CO₂ transport via repurposed Danish pipeline

Collaboration between DNV and Ørsted has been central to a major landmark in the development of Project Bifrost, a carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative that aims to develop a concept for storing CO₂ underground of the Danish North Sea.

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New amendments to the MLC, 2006

The 5th meeting of the ILO Special Tripartite Committee for the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) was held in Geneva from 7 to 11 April 2025.

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GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, advances energy management with innovative hybrid and storage systems for smarter grid

GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV company, today introduced significant advancements to its energy management solutions, designed to address key challenges in renewable integration; these innovations support the transition from fossil-fueled peaking power to hybrid plants while ensuring grid stability.

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Energy industry faces short-term instability, yet remains optimistic about long-term prospects, DNV report reveals

The energy industry is braced for short-term uncertainty caused by global instability, but remains optimistic in the long-term, according to DNV’s annual Energy Industry Insights survey. 

• Energy

Gasunie and DNV extend collaboration with new technical services agreement

Gasunie has awarded DNV the "Technical Services Management and Maintenance" contract following a competitive tender process completed at the end of 2024. The contract covers a broad scope of services to support Gasunie’s critical energy infrastructure across the Netherlands and northern Germany.

• Energy

Seeing corrosion under insulation in real time: DNV qualifies Subtera's CUI detection technology

DNV has successfully completed the technology qualification (TQ) of Subtera’s passive terahertz sensor technology designed to detect corrosion under insulation (CUI) and the trapped moisture that causes it—a pervasive challenge in industrial plants. CUI is a leading cause of asset failure in industries such as oil and gas and chemicals. It has contributed to over 20% of major oil and gas accidents in the EU in the past 35 years, posing significant safety, environmental, and financial risks. 

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New ECAS for the Canadian Arctic, Norwegian Sea and North-East Atlantic Ocean

Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, adopted at MEPC 82 and entering into force on 1 March 2026, designate the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea as new ECAs.

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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.

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