The ocean space is a key resource for energy, food, minerals, leisure, and transportation. It represents huge potential for value creation. Yet data and knowledge about the ocean space is scarce, and concerns are rising over its health and the sustainability of resource utilization.
At DNV, we acknowledge the need for an integrated, cross-sector approach to ensure sustainable activities related to the sea. We were born out of the ocean industry more than 150 years ago. Safeguarding the ocean space is integral to our vision of having global impact for a safe and sustainable future.
We apply some of the world’s leading subject matter experts to address technology, environment and business risks and opportunities relevant to a wide range of ocean-related issues and industries. Our unrivaled combination of disciplines and cross-industry experience allows you to reduce cost and environmental impact, increase quality, work smarter, reduce time to market for new technologies, and assess and verify compliance with regulation or best practice.
The pressure is on for the maritime industry to decarbonize. To help navigate these complex challenges, DNV has gathered up-to-date information to help turn uncertainty into confidence.
Aquaculture production is forecast to grow to between 102-105 million tonnes by 2027. To meet this demand one solution is to move offshore, as suitable new locations for inshore production become scarce.
This Ocean's Future to 2050 report highlights how the Blue Economy is entering a period of sectoral and geographic diversification.
Floating offshore wind is opening new possibilities for wind power locations and will play a critical role in the transition to a cleaner energy supply. DNV is helping floating offshore wind commercialize with confidence.
DNV’s barrier management guideline enables more efficient risk control during operations, providing efficiency gains for fish farmers and authorities.
Read more about our focus on the ocean space.
Our 'best estimate' of the future considers population growth and changes in living standards to estimate future demand for food. We also consider growing concerns about health and sustainability. We forecast the role of marine aquaculture in meeting this demand through the main species and technology options.
DNV’s barrier management guideline enables more efficient risk control during operations, providing efficiency gains for fish farmers and authorities.
How we protect and manage the ocean will determine much of our success towards delivering the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, and businesses that are connected to the ocean have a critical role to play.
A working paper for consultation for UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business
DNV's research paper exploring the risks and opportunities associated with offshore aquaculture – and stands ready to help.
Download our recommended practice on managing environmental aspects of seabed mining
