Classification is a special type of certification particularly applied to confirm that the maritime structures and facilities comply with requirements. Classification implies that requirements are set by the classification society, i.e. the same third party that performes the classification. The requirements are specified in the DNV Rules.
DNV operates a world-wide network of survey stations and is authorised by more than 80 flag administrations to carry out surveys and, in most cases, issue statutory certificates on their behalf.
DNV certifies all materials, components and systems relevant to safe operation and quality of ships and MOUs as part of classification.
DNV provides a wide range of consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management for the maritime industry.
Competence beyond compliance - DNV SeaSkill™ assists shipping companies, manufacturers and training providers to assure that the competence is properly addressed, built and retained.
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) is the foremost name in marine fuel management, commanding over 70 per cent world-wide market share for contracted Fuel Quality Testing services.
DNV offers a wide range of software solutions and products for good business performance, quality control and continuous learning within an organisation
New ship design and materials, as well as the classification concept, are setting standards at the forefront of technology and safety. These standards act as contractual references between the newbuilding yard and the owner.
DNV Academy provides systematic training with focus on enrichment and development of skills of shipbuilding engineers, ship owners/managers, shipboard officers, ship design institutions, maritime industry manufacturers and other maritime related institutions.
DNV is one of the world's leading classification societies. We assist our customers within the maritime industry to manage their risks in all phases of a ship's life, through ship classification, fuel testing and a range of technical business risk, environmental and competency-related services.
DNV has the experience, competence and technology to be a vital partner for the maritime industry in order to improve the present state of affairs and meet future challenges concerning pollution.
One of DNV’s most important diversifiers is the competence level of our employees. Putting this knowledge into practise each and every day and learning from these experiences provide DNV with an extraordinarily amount of expertise.
DNV Maritime has a number of publications for customers and others interested in our activities.
Access to your vessels' class information - for subscribers only
Access to vessel information
DNV SeaSkill certified its first Dynamic Positioning course offered by world-wide maritime training provider, Sir Derek Bibby Maritime Training Centre, the training arm of Bibby Ship Management situated in Mumbai, India.

The performance of Asia's First Cargo Handling Simulator designed, set-up and owned by global simulation solution provider Applied Research International (ARI), is validated by the competency management arm of DNV, DNV SeaSkill.
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