DNV’s Technology Centre in Oslo is a leader in qualifying polymer and composite material solutions for critical applications. Our work focuses on structural integrity and manufacturing quality, which requires a systematic approach across stakeholders to build trust. This is why we develop DNV Standards (ST) and Recommended Practices (RP) with a proven industry record that enable and accelerate technology adoption.

We currently support the offshore, renewable energy, and decarbonization sectors within Energy Systems at DNV, while also contributing to ship classification with DNV’s Maritime business area and the certification of next generation aquaculture installations with DNV’s Life Sciences business area. Over the years, we have played a key role in introducing and de-risking notable technologies, including thermoplastic composite Pipes (TCP) for risers and pipelines, synthetic fibre mooring lines, free-fall lifeboats, floating solar systems, and durable large-scale structures for aquaculture and subsea asset protection.

We can support you in the planning, execution, verification, and approval of the following activities:

  • Design, manufacturing, and implementation of composite components and structures (DNV-ST-C501), TCPs (DNV-ST-F119), hybrid TCPs (DNV-ST-F207), bonded composite repairs of steel assets (DNV-RP-C301), floaters for floating photovoltaic solar plants (DNV-ST-C108 – soon to be released ), pressure vessels, and more.
  • Technology qualification of polymer and composite material solutions (DNV-RP-A203), including qualification of additive manufacturing materials, processes, and parts (DNV-ST-B203), as well as polymer sealing solutions (DNV-RP-B301).
  • Emerging applications in the energy transition, including critical components for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen infrastructure, offshore wind, and subsea power transmission.
  • Advisory on qualification plans, materials testing programmes (including degradation), and product development (including feasibility studies and risk assessments).
  • Environmental degradation assessment of polymer and composite materials to determine characteristic material properties for design (DNV-RP-B302 – soon to be released).
  • Structural analysis and finite‑element analysis (FEA) of structural components, including composite pipes, bonded composite repairs, composite joints, and more.
  • Small- to full-scale materials testing, both standardized and bespoke methods, including static and cyclic loading, ageing and exposure, and advanced monitoring methods such as digital image correlation (DIC), acoustic emissions, and thermography.
  • Multiscale material analysis and testing of polymer components for offshore and subsea applications (e.g., seals and bearings).
  • Field- and lab-based failure investigation and root-cause analysis (RCA) of manufacturing and in-service incidents, including advanced imaging techniques for fractography such as epifluorescence, micro-computed tomography, and scanning electron microscopy.

Training courses

We offer training courses on the topics listed below. Our aim is to enable participants to successfully execute their projects, navigate critical applications, and qualify new technologies and materials. Our instructors are subject matter experts who actively develop and apply DNV rules and standards, drawing on years of project experience. We also offer private and bespoke sessions for groups of participants and organizations with specific needs and requirements on course content and scheduling.

Please visit the course webpages for more information and to register for courses 1-3. To enquire about our other courses (4-7) and to request private training, please contact us.

  1. Qualification of composite components – Philosophy and use of DNV-ST-C501 for the design, manufacturing, and installation of composite components.
  2. Qualification of thermoplastic composite pipes – Philosophy and use of DNV-ST-F119 for the design and manufacturing of TCPs.
  3. Elastomers in offshore applications – Introduction to the use and qualification of elastomer seals and other rubber components for offshore applications.
  4. Environmental degradation of polymer and composite materials (coming in 2027) – Philosophy and use of DNV-RP-B302 (soon to be released) to assess chemical degradation in polymer and composite materials for design properties and qualification.
  5. Additive manufacturing of composite parts (coming in 2027) – Philosophy and use of DNV-ST-B203 for the qualification of materials, processes, and parts with a focus on short and continuous fibre-reinforced polymers.
  6. Bonded composite repairs of steel assets – Best practice and qualification of bonded composite repairs according to DNV-RP-C301 for the offshore industry.
  7. Polymer and composite technology qualification – Philosophy and use of DNV-RP-A203 as it applies to the systematic qualification of polymer and composite material technologies.