DNV
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Høvik, Norway. It was originally founded in 1864 in Norway and has grown to become one of the world's leading providers of risk management and quality assurance services.
Core Areas of Operation:
Maritime: DNV is one of the world's leading classification societies, providing services for the safe and reliable operation of ships and offshore structures. Their classification services involve technical assessments, certification, and verification to ensure that marine structures comply with set standards.
Oil & Gas: The company offers a wide range of technical and advisory services to the oil and gas industry. This includes risk management, technical assurance, and project implementation support across the entire value chain, from exploration and production to refining and distribution.
Energy: DNV is heavily involved in the energy sector, including renewables like wind and solar energy, as well as traditional energy sources. They provide certification, advisory, and risk management services to ensure the efficiency and safety of energy systems.
Business Assurance: The company offers certification, assessment, and training services to various industries. This includes quality management systems, environmental management systems, and health and safety standards.
Digital Solutions: DNV is focusing increasingly on digital transformation. They offer software and digital solutions that help clients manage risk, improve safety, and optimize operations. This includes services like data analytics, cyber security, and digital twins – virtual replicas of physical systems used for simulation and analysis.
Healthcare and Life Sciences: DNV offers certification and advisory services in the healthcare sector, ensuring that hospitals and healthcare organizations comply with international standards for quality and safety.
Milestones:
- 1864: Founded to inspect and evaluate the technical condition of Norwegian merchant vessels.
- 2013: Merged with Germanischer Lloyd, another leading classification society, to form DNV GL.
- 2021: Rebranded back to DNV.
Global Presence:
DNV operates in more than 100 countries and employs around 12,000 people globally. The company has a diverse clientele across multiple sectors including maritime, oil and gas, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and many others.
Commitments to Sustainability:
DNV is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to contribute positively to global sustainability efforts. They offer services that help organizations minimize their environmental footprint and improve their sustainability practices.
Innovation and Research:
The company invests significantly in research and development, focusing on innovation and technological advancement. They have a number of joint industry projects and partnerships with academic institutions to stay at the cutting edge of industry standards and technology.
Unique Selling Proposition:
- Extensive industry expertise
- Global reach with a local presence
- Strong focus on digital transformation and sustainability
- Comprehensive range of risk management and quality assurance services
DNV's broad range of services and commitment to sustainability and innovation make it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, helping them navigate complex challenges and achieve operational excellence.
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- Phone: 281 721 6657
- Web: www.dnv.com
- Fax: 281 721 6907
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DNV News
Greenland Research Vessel Picks MAN Hybrid Propulsion
The Astilleros Balenciaga S.A. shipyard in Spain ordered a complete MAN propulsion package – including MAN 27/38 and 175D engines, a five-blade MAN Alpha propeller and both remote-control and MAN HyProp systems – in connection with the construction of a research vessel for the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.The 61-m, ice-class trawler is designed by Norwegian company, Skipsteknisk. Delivery of the propulsion package is scheduled for Q1…
DNV GL Calls for Action to Meet Paris Climate Target
DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook indicates global temperatures rise by 2.4⁰C by end of century. Energy experts identify a combination of technology measures to…
Fuel Flexibility is Key for Green Shipping
Fuel flexibility and technologies to bridge changing fuel usage have been identified in the Maritime Forecast to 2050 as essential strategies for both individual…
DNV GL Route Map for Energy Transition
Gas and variable renewables must work together alongside greater uptake of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to secure a rapid energy transition, according to a…
Natural Gas to be 29% of World’s Energy Supply by 2050
The global oil demand will peak in the mid-2020s and gas demand will keep rising to 2033, says DNV GL.Gas demand will then plateau, and the fuel will remain dominant…
2/3 of Electricity by Solar PV, Wind by 2050
Share of electricity in the final demand energy mix will more than double from today’s level to 40% in 2050, with two thirds of that electricity provided by solar PV and wind…
DNV GL Application for 3D Models in Offshore
With the release of DNV GL’s Sesam Insight application, which provides shared 3D models among all stakeholders, costly barriers in offshore engineering are removed.When…
New Ship Emission Regs: Dirty Fuel Down but Not Out
Asia's spot premium for 380-centistoke (cst) high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) is expected to ease gradually from its recent record highs as shippers adopt cleaner marine fuels next year to meet new, tougher rules on emissions from ships.But as the deadline approaches, analysts and traders agree that demand for the dirtier HSFO will not die out completely as an increasing number of ships get equipped with sulphur-cleaning devices in the coming years to combat pollution.Starting Jan.
DNV GL to Certify TenneT Platform in German Sea
DNV GL has signed a four-year framework agreement with TenneT to provide project certification for new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) substations linked to…
DNV GL Launches Renewables Certification Ops in U.S.
With the U.S. offshore wind industry poised for rapid growth, DNV GL has established a Renewables Certification office in Medford, Mass., to meet the growing demands for certification services. While the U.S. is still a generation behind Europe in the exploitation of offshore wind energy resources, it could catch up quickly, as, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), there is the potential to install 22,000 MW of offshore wind projects in the U.S. by 2030.
DNV GL's ShipManager for Saipem 7000
Saipem, a energy and infrastructure solution provider, is implementing DNV GL’s hull planned maintenance system, ShipManager Hull, based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels.DNV GL will supply its advanced software, ShipManager Hull, for implementation on five vessels of the Saipem fleet. It will start with Saipem 7000, one of the world's largest crane vessels with a lifting capability of 14,000 tonnes at 42 meters.
DNV GL Launches OMA Services
The world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body DNV GL launched a new service in The Operational Modal Analysis (OMA), also known as ambient modal identification…
DNV GL Can Issue IECRE Certificates Now
The international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL has become the world’s first certification body approved to issue IECRE - International…
Digitalization Boosts Renewable Sector
Renewable energy investors and developers are increasingly turning to digital technology to build effective investment strategies, with almost half (47%) of the…
DNV GL Looks for Partners in LIDAR JIP
The international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL calls on industry stakeholders to jointly develop acceptance criteria for LIDAR-measured…
Singapore's Ocean Tankers tests IMO-2020 Compliant Fuel
Off the coast of Singapore, the world's largest ship refuelling centre, a bunker barge sidled next to the supertanker Pu Tuo San to fill the giant vessel with a new type of fuel that will meet global standards that start up in January.With a little over five months left until stricter marine fuel rules come into effect, shippers such as Singapore's Ocean Tankers that own the very large crude carrier…
DNV GL Opens 1st LiDAR Test Site in Asia
Global certification group DNV GL has launched its first LiDAR verification site in Asia to cater for the growing windpower market.The world’s largest resource of…
DNV GL Offers Free Sulfur SIP
Global certification body, DNV GL offers a free web-based application of the Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) to prepare for 2020 0.5% sulfur cap.The ship owners and…
DNV GL Supports Asia's Largest Solar Floater
DNV GL, the international accredited registrar and classification society, said that it has been appointed by PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, as technical…
DNV GL Wins Baltic Pipe Project
The international oil & gas advisory and classification society DNV GL has won a major contract to provide independent verification services for the Danish transmission…
