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 â 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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Digi Boiler Gets DNV GL AIP
Norway-based global maritime industry group Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA said that DNV GL has granted an âApproval in Principleâ (AIP) and currently working togetherâŚ
Stena Drillship Gains Cyber Secure Notation
Classification society DNV GL reports it has signed a contract for the first Cyber Secure class notation with Stena Drilling. The contract covers the application of the âBasic+â notation to the drillship Stena IceMAX and includes the vesselâs dynamic positioning, drilling and blowout prevention systems (BOP). It will be integrated with Stena Drillingâs own safety management systems.âBeing cyber secure is an important step towards ensuring the digital integrity of our vesselsâŚ
DNV GL Updates Cargo Liquefaction Guideline
Classification society DNV GL has released an updated version of its bulk cargo liquefaction guideline at the Nor-Shipping trade fair this week. The guideline covers both the design and operation of vessels with bulk cargoes that may liquefy, and has already contributed to raise the awareness of the risks of cargo liquefaction on ships.The first version of the guideline was issued in October 2015.
DNV GL: Shipping Safety More Vital than Ever
At its Nor-Shipping press conference in Oslo, DNV GL - Maritime CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen emphasized the classification societyâs dedication to maritime safety. Although shipping losses have declined over the last decade, challenging markets, demanding environmental regulations, and new technologies threatened to pull the industryâs focus away from marine safety, he said.âIn a time when shipping is rapidly transformingâŚ
Energy Firms Lack in Digital Skills: DNV GL
91% of energy companies say digital skills training is needed, data science and big data analytics identified as most important digital skillsets & 65% of organizationsâŚ
DNV GL, NTU Partner in 3D Printing
The global quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (NTU) are supporting academic advances in additiveâŚ
DNV GL Grants AiP for Hyundai's FLNG Barge
Classification society DNV GL has announced that it has awarded Hyundai Heavy Industries with an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a jetty-moored nearshoreâŚ
DNV GL, WindServe Ink Deal for U.S. Wind workboat
DNV GL has secured a classification contract for WindServe's new Crew Transfer Vessel.WindServe Marine, LLC (WindServe) has awarded DNV GL a contract for classificationâŚ
OREDA Goes Digital
The offshore and onshore reliability data project by Norwegian Petroleum Directorate(NPD), OREDA goes digital with new collaboration to improve accessibility andâŚ
DNVGL: New Mooring Line Solution for Offshore Ops
DNV GL has developed a solution that is designed to reduce the risk of offshore floating vessel mooring line failure going undetected by replacing physical sensorsâŚ
Maritime Autonomy: The Reality
While merriam-webster.com is succinct in its definition of âautonomousâ, ask 10 people in the maritime sector what âautonomousâ vessel means to them and the responses vary widely. Achieving autonomous, unmanned operations is not high, today, on the agenda of many (if any) shipowners. What does command their attention? Building ships that are increasingly âsmart,â with integrated, connected systems that take on additional decision-making processes while helping to reduce crew size (and cost)âŚ
DNV GL Certifies Arkona Offshore Wind Farm
Norwegian testing and advisory company DNV GL said it awarded the Arkona Offshore Wind Farm with the project certificate.The certification was carried out accordingâŚ
DNV GL, Keppel to Promote Use of LNG as Ship Fuel
Norwegian classification bureau DNV GL and Singapore-based Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology (KMDTech), a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)âŚ
Singapore Remains Top Maritime Capital
Singapore has been ranked the world's top maritime capital for the fourth consecutive time in the Leading Maritime Capitals of the World (LMC) report. The LeadingâŚ
DNV GL, MPA Join for 3D Printing
The classification society DNV GL has been selected to head up a Singapore-based research programme that will study the applications of additive manufacturing (AM)âŚ
China to Build World's Biggest LNG Tanker
China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding company and and classification society DNV GL have signed an agreement on the joint development of the world's biggest liquefiedâŚ
LNG Infrastructure Needs More Money: DNV GL
The vast majority (85%) of professionals working in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector believe that more investment is needed in LNG infrastructure to satisfyâŚ
ShipInox: AiP on Small LNG Vessel Design
DNV GL presented ShipInox with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new small-scale LNG carrier/bunker vessel design, reportedly the first ever class-approved design based on an offshore supply vessel (OSV). With a length of 92 meters the ship will have a carrying capacity of 6,000 cubic meters.âThe enthusiastic support we have received throughout the challenging development of this design makes us feel very humble,â says Rune Østbøe, CEO of ShipInox.
DNV GL Okays INTELLIMAN Ship Software
DNV GL announced that Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) INTELLIMAN Ship software complies with the EU-MRV and IMO-DCS regulations.The classification society said inâŚ
DNV GL Invites Partners for Turbine Project
DNV GL calls on industry stakeholders to join a new Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop Recommended Practice on wind turbine design methodologies for cyclonesâŚ
