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.

Our role is to:

• Set the standards

• Verify compliance with standards

• Document.

Quality in all aspects of operations, no compromise on safety issues and solutions for sustainable environmental operations are the key criteria for DNV Maritime’s operations. We have a strong technology base with some 75 per cent of our employees holding a PhD, Master or Bachelor degree. Our investment in R&D amounts to some NOK 550 million each year.

Main services

• Classification according to DNV Rules and IMO Regulations - for all ship types

• Classification/certification of materials, equipment and marine systmes

• Safety management certification, technical management and competence advisory services

• Fuel testing.

In 2009 we secured 77 contracts (4,9 mill. GT). We have an orderbook of 1,309 vessels corresponding to 52,5 mill. GT. We have an existing fleet of 5725 vessels (136,2 mill. GT) and a market share of 15,3% in GT. DNV is authorised to act on behalf of some 80 national maritime authorities.