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
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DNV News
Siemens Gamesa Gets DNV GL Type Certificate for Wind Turbine
DNV GL has awarded Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy with the Type Certificate for its eight megawatt (8 MW) offshore wind turbine SWT-8.0-154. Fully compliant to…
DNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Development in Vietnam
Singapore-based Enterprize Energy and partner Renewable Energy Global Solutions (REGS), together with PetroVietnam consortium comprising Petroleum Equipment Assembly…
DNV GL Launches Project to Test Biodegradable Lubricants
Classification society DNV GL has launched a new joint development project (JDP) in cooperation with marine insurers The Swedish Club, Norwegian Hull Club, Gard and Skuld to test the potential influence of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) on failures in stern tube bearings. DNV GL will oversee detailed laboratory testing of EALs by Leonardo Testing Services Ltd. at the University of Sheffield (UoS), UK.
DNV GL Approves Kongsberg Engine Room Simulators
Kongsberg Digital has received DNV-GL statements of compliance for two of its newest Engine Room Simulator models designed to provide in-depth training on the K-Sim Engine simulator platform. The DNV GL-ST-033 March 2017 Maritime Simulator Systems certification, which is based on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12, was awarded to the DEDF Cruise Ferry and L11 MAN 6S70 ME SCC K-Sim Engine models in December 2017.
DNV GL Publishes 2050 Maritime Forecast Report
A transitioning energy industry will change the shape of shipping, but not its importance to the global economy, says DNV GL. In its recently published Maritime Forecast to 2050, DNV GL analyzes a changing global energy system’s impact on the shipping industry through to 2050, exploring how factors such as expected shifts in energy production and demand, GDP growth, industrial production and regional manufacturing might affect the maritime industry and individual ship segments.
DNV GL presents GTT and TECHNOLOG with GASA
The classification society DNV GL presented GTT, together with its partner TECHNOLOG, a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) statement for the retrofit of…
DNV GL Grants AiP for DSIC Shuttle Tanker, Crane Designs
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. (DSIC) has received Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates from classification society DNV GL for a new shuttle tanker and…
DNV GL Support for Dana Petroleum Western Isles FPSO
DNV GL has been supporting Dana Petroleum on the development of the Western Isles field and the Western Isles floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel…
DNV GL Launches D-Class
DNV GL has launched a “D-Class” (Data Smart Classification) joint development project to develop an innovative Dynamic positioning (DP) verification approach. In…
Bahri Data, DNV GL Co-Develop Prototype
Innovative prototype provides data-driven insights to enable improved safety and quality decisions while enhancing operations for all maritime industry stakeholders.
Ecochlor BWTS Receives DNV GL Type Approval
Ecochlor and DNV GL have announced DNV GL Type Approval on behalf of Norway of the Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). In addition to serving as Ecochlor’s Independent Laboratory for US Coast Guard (USCG) Type Approval, DNV GL simultaneously evaluated and approved the Ecochlor System under DNV GL rules and the BWM Convention. With its USCG Type Approval certificate, Ecochlor stands alone as the first approved treatment system produced by a US manufacturer…
Kongsberg Earns First DNV GL Cyber Security Type Approval
More and more, vessels are becoming sophisticated hubs of connected systems and sensors that generate and exchange data both onboard and back to shore. As the shipping industry continues to digitalize, increased connectivity amplifies the need for cyber security and for ways of verifying the cyber safety of installed systems. For the past year, DNV GL and Kongsberg have combined their efforts to develop…
First phase of DNV GL Led Offshore Cable and Pipeline Project completed
The first phase of the DNV GL’s Joint Industry Project (JIP) which focuses on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline…
PBES Scores DNV GL Type Approval
Designer and manufacturer of high power lithium-ion energy storage PBES (Plan B Energy Storage) said it has received DNV GL Type Approval of the PBES energy storage…
DNV GL Rolls Out Electronic Certificates Across Entire Fleet
In a first for the ship classification industry, DNV GL has commenced the roll out of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates across its entire fleet. The widespread use of electronic certificates will result in significant efficiency gains for ship owners, charterers, regulators and crew, cutting down administrative burdens, processing time and document handling costs. For the past few years…
DNV GL Acquires ComputIT
DNV GL said it has acquired ComputIT, a specialist independent company for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and R&D. ComputIT develops unique high-end technology for simulating fires, explosions and gas dispersion. “This acquisition brings us world-leading capabilities in the CFD domain,” says Are F. Tjønn, CEO, DNV GL - Software. With its roots in the offshore sector, ComputIT has also served onshore oil and gas…
Bahri Data and DNV GL Sign Partnership
Bahri Data, one of the six business units within Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, and DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society and…
Bahri Data, DNV GL Ink Deal to Leverage Big Data
Bahri Data, one of the six business units within Bahri, a leader in transportation and logistics, and DNV GL, a classification society and recognized advisor for the maritime industry, have signed a contract to co-develop and jointly leverage their Big Data capabilities for safety, quality and compliance innovation. The contract laying the framework for the partnership, was signed in Hamburg, Germany…
DNV-GL Approves Corvus Energy’s Latest ESS Products
Corvus Energy said it has received Type Approval by DNV-GL for its Orca Energy energy storage system (ESS) for use in battery-powered or hybrid vessels and off-shore units.
DNV GL Creates Digital Solutions Organization
DNV GL announced it is creating a specialized Digital Solutions organization that will set out to capture the opportunities that lie in data sharing, advanced analytics, automation, and machine learning as well as addressing challenges related to data quality and security. Elisabeth Heggelund Tørstad will leave her post as CEO for DNV GL’s Oil & Gas business to head the new Digital Solutions business, which will consist of 1,000 digital experts.
