Offshore classification
DNV helps clients to ensure an adequate safety and reliability through offshore classification, thus providing assurance that requirements laid down in applicable rules and regulations are met during all phases of the asset's design, construction and operation.
Statutory services
DNV is authorised by more than 80 flag administrations to carry out statutory certification on their behalf. Our international network of approval centres and more than 300 survey stations in more than 100 countries are essential for our certification activities.
Certification of materials and components
As part of classification, DNV also certifies all materials, components and systems relevant to safe operation and quality of ships. Our design assessment, type approvals and production assessments ensure that systems and components are fit for their purpose.
Consulting
DNV provides a wide range of consulting services within commercial, operational, and technology management for the maritime industry.
Fuel testing
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. We are also a major provider of Bunker Quantity Surveys.