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DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet

Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering their progress.

• Maritime

A new name at sea: CFARER launches as an independent maritime software brand

Høvik, Norway – Today marks the official launch of CFARER, a new brand formed from what was previously known as DNV Maritime Software. The move represents a significant shift in the ownership and operational structure of DNV’s fleet management software business. The new name CFARER is a clear commitment to the people who keep ships moving, offshore and onshore: the seafarers.

PSC CIC 2025 on Ballast Water Management – Questionnaire now published

The Paris and Tokyo MoUs’ joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management (BWM) will run from 1 September to 30 November 2025. The CIC questionnaire is now published. This PSC news is a follow-up of our news published on 15 July 2025.

• Maritime

IMO III 11: Finalized guidance on remote surveys, audits and verifications

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) took place from 21 to 25 July 2025. The Sub-Committee completed guidance on remote surveys, ISM audits and ISPS verifications and added Industrial Personnel (IP) Code items to the harmonized survey guidelines. It also considered marine safety investigation reports, identifying parametric rolling, fire safety in self-unloading bulk carriers and inflatable lifejackets for consideration.

• Maritime

DNV awards ISO/IEC 42001 certification to Almawave

Almawave becomes one of the first companies worldwide to be awarded ISO/IEC 42001 certification.

• Other sectors

Ban on discharge of water from open loop EGCSS in coastal waters of the north-west Europe from 1 July 2027

The 16 OSPAR contracting parties have agreed to phase out discharge from EGCSs in coastal waters of the European north-east Atlantic. Restrictions on open loop discharge are to take effect from 1 July 2027, and closed loop discharge from 1 July 2029. Read more about the ban in this news and on what to consider if EGCSs are an essential part of your SOx emissions compliance strategy.

• Maritime

DNV awards GASA certificate to MOL, MISC, PETRONAS and SDARI for new LCO2 carrier design

DNV has awarded a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., (MOL), MISC Berhad (MISC), PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI), for their jointly-developed 62,000 cubic metres (cbm) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier design. This milestone builds upon an Approval in Principle (AiP) awarded by DNV in 2023 and highlights the growing role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Asia’s decarbonization efforts.

• Maritime

DNV validates Electric Hydrogen’s ‘HYPRPlant’ industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution

DNV’s review assessed Electric Hydrogen’s proprietary proton-exchange membrane technology, power electronics, plant design, monitoring & controls, and standard product warranty with commercial assurances on their core technology.

• Energy

Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk

Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (“Grain Code”) have been adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.552(108). These amendments introduce requirements and guidance for a new filling type not covered by the existing code. Find out more about the amendments in this statutory news.

• Maritime

FuelEU Maritime: Key updates on fuel certification, methane slip, and exemptions

With the FuelEU Maritime regulation in force, questions around reporting requirements, fuel allocation, exemptions and fuel certification have become increasingly common. In response to feedback and concerns from our customers, this statutory news aims to clarify these aspects of the regulation and provide guidance on compliance.

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PSC CIC 2025 on ballast water management and DNV’s PSC Top 18

This year’s Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC), taking place from 1 September to 30 November 2025, will focus on ballast water management. This news also shares some updates of DNV’s PSC Top 18 detainable deficiencies list.

• Maritime

Ventyr contracts DNV to certify Norway’s first offshore wind farm

DNV has been awarded a contract by offshore wind developer Ventyr for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation

• Energy

DNV rules updated with world first CO 2 reconditioning notation

Classification society DNV has published the latest update to its rules for classification of ships and offshore structures. Several of the new notations are designed to support the carbon capture and storage sector (CCS). Including the first class notation covering the reconditioning of CO 2 before pumping and transfer into a well or other reception point.

• Maritime

DNV and ACCIONA Energía collaborate on sustainable battery storage solutions

DNV is collaborating with ACCIONA Energía, a leading renewable energy company based in Madrid, to assess second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS) against European standards and industry best practices.

• Energy

Your questions about Safety & Monitoring answered [Ask the Experts]

Originally published by Pipeline Technology Journal, June 2025.*

• Energy

DNV issues the first ISO/IEC 42001 certificate in the Netherlands to Metyis

Metyis is DNV’s first customer in the Netherlands to receive ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification.

• Other sectors

Now available: July 2025 edition of DNV class rules and documents for ship and offshore

The July 2025 edition of DNV’s rules and standards for the classification of ships and offshore units will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Following a constructive hearing process, 119 documents have been published. This news highlights key changes introduced in the new edition.

• Maritime

Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

The maritime industry's newbuilding activity in the first half of 2025 drove a 78% rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels.

• Maritime

DNV advances Skylark to enable safe scaling of CO2 pipelines for carbon capture and storage

DNV is advancing Skylark, a joint industry project to enhance our understanding of carbon dioxide (CO₂) pipeline operations ensuring regulators and operators globally have access to the highest quality of information to make their decisions.

• Energy

IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110)

2025. The session adopted SOLAS amendments to improve the safety of transfer arrangements for pilots and other personnel embarking and disembarking ships, and made significant progress on a new non-mandatory code of safety for autonomous ships (MASS Code). A review of regulatory safety barriers to alternative fuels and new technologies was concluded and measures to address those barriers were initiated, aiming to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships from a safety perspective.

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