Delivering world-class classification, advisory and engineering services to support the full lifecycle of offshore assets across the Middle East and beyond.

DNV’s Offshore Service Center (OSC) Middle East is a dedicated regional hub delivering specialized services to the offshore industry. Strategically located in Dubai, the OSC combines strong local expertise with seamless access to DNV’s global network, providing clients with efficient, high-quality support tailored to regional needs.

The OSC partners with oil majors, shipyards, owners, and operators to deliver end-to-end support across the full lifecycle of offshore assets - from concept development and newbuild approvals to upgrades, conversions, and operational phases. Its classification services include design review and approval, transfer of class, and Approval in Principle (AiP) for complex offshore concepts such as jack-up units, MOPUs, and floating installations. With advanced engineering capability, OSC provides high-end structural analysis, fatigue and life extension assessments, and risk-based inspection programs, helping clients enhance asset reliability while minimizing downtime and operational costs.

In addition, DNV offers tailored offshore advisory services to support evolving operational challenges. These include feasibility studies for extended operations, geotechnical analyses, crack mitigation solutions, and compliance support aligned with international standards. The OSC also delivers targeted training and operational guidance, ensuring safe and efficient offshore performance.

With a strong focus on the jack-up segment, the Offshore Service Center Middle East is committed to delivering practical, value-driven solutions that maximize uptime and support informed decision-making. By integrating global expertise with regional insight, DNV acts as a trusted partner in enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable offshore operations.

Independent review and approval services to verify offshore assets meet class requirements, technical standards, and certification expectations throughout their lifecycle.

Specialist technical guidance to support decision-making, risk evaluation, feasibility studies, compliance strategy, and operational improvements.

Meet the team

Nair Bijali

Nair Bijali

Vice President and Regional Offshore Manager, South East Europe, Middle East & Africa

Panicker Rajesh

Panicker Rajesh

Head of Newbuilding, Certification & Offshore Service Center

Kariappally Uthamanthil Naveenkumar

Kariappally Uthamanthil Naveenkumar

Principal Structural Engineer