DNV - Maritime

A monumental moment for the DNV-classed Utopia of the Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, as it recently arrived in the United States. The Royal Caribbean Group vessel will make its debut on July 19 with short getaways to the Bahamas for passengers from its new home in Port Canaveral, Florida. Read more in Seatrade Cruise News: https://lnkd.in/gztugTmm #Shipping #Cruise #Bahamas

As we continue to celebrate DNV’s 160 years of safeguarding life, property and the environment, we welcome the International Maritime Organization’s theme for World Maritime Day 2025: “Our Ocean – Our Obligation – Our Opportunity.” At DNV, we are proud to help more than 100,000 companies around the world to conduct their business in a sustainable manner and, alongside the IMO, we recognize the vital role of the ocean in the global economy. World Maritime Day 2025 will take place on September 25 next year, with the theme allowing stakeholders to display their collaborative efforts and the coordination required to ensure the sustainable use of ocean resources. Read more in Maritime Reporter and Engineering News: https://lnkd.in/gszAWEWf #Shipping #Collaboration #Sustainability #IMO

DNV is pleased to have granted Cyber Security Type Approval to the marine energy storage system Corvus Orca ESS, which is equipped on the first fully electric ship assist harbor tugboat in the United States. The certification ensures a digital solution for the 6.2 MWh technology which enables the tugboat, named eWolf, to operate daily on battery power alone. The tug, designed by Crowley and constructed by Master Boat Builders, Inc., will operate in the Port of San Diego, California, Read more in WorkBoat: https://lnkd.in/gDqwgMCM #Shipping #CyberSecure #EnergyTransition

As the shipping industry continues to transition to greater sustainability, shipowners are looking at different ways to reduce their fuel consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This Riviera Maritime Media Ltd article looks at Eidesvik Offshore ASA and its efforts, which include the retrofitting of two DNV approved 1-MW ammonia-fueled SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) systems from Alma Clean Power to the Viking Energy. This month, the Norwegian Maritime Authority issued a preliminary approval for the design of an ammonia fuel system as part of the EU-backed project to refit the platform supply vessel. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gn9FZsEB #Shipping #Collaboration #Decarbonization

Arnstein Eknes, Global Segment Director for Offshore Service Vessels and Special Ships at DNV, has been appointed to the board of the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF). In this interview, he breaks down the past, present and future of batteries in the sector and how collaboration is essential to maximise use of the technology in the coming years. He says: “If we’re going to accelerate the energy transition, we must build the instruments that promote the positive change and adaption to new technology rather than waiting for something to happen. “To identify promoters of new technology and remove possible industry barriers limiting safe adoption require collaborative approach more than individual “un-orchestrated activities”. This is why I think we all can benefit from having MBF as an active organization.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghDUkzi3 #Shipping #Batteries #EnergyTransition

It's Friday! So relax a bit and check out this amazing footage of the DNV-classed Mein Schiff 7 undergoing through sea trial manoeuvres in the Baltic Sea. With fast turns that are typically reserved for Formula 1 cars, the 2,900-passenger cruise ship built by Meyer Turku is put through its paces. There are also terrific shots of some of the many equipment and safety checks that are performed on vessels before they enter service. Since the film was shot, the vessel has been delivered to TUI Cruises and runs exclusively on low-emission marine diesel, with maximum sulfur content of 0.1%. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gegKeqD4 #Shipping #CruiseLiner #Collaboration

A DNV-classed cable-laying vessel built by VARD for Danish subsea specialist NCT Offshore A/S has been launched in Romania. The ship will be capable of providing turnkey array cable transport and installation scopes of work for the offshore renewables industry. It will be a diesel-electric DP2 vessel, fitted with a hybrid battery package. We'd like to congratulate all involved in the development and look forward to seeing progress once final outfitting, commissioning and delivery is carried out in Norway. Read more in Offshore Energy: https://lnkd.in/eBpNff8Q #Shipping #Collaboration #EnergyTransition

Listen to the latest episode of DNV’s Trust and Transformations – Leaders Navigating Change podcast as our CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, talks to Mr. Sung-Joon Kim, CEO and Senior Executive Vice President of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE). The engaging discussion addresses vital topics for the future of the sector including decarbonization and the demand for vessel replacement. One of the most interesting topics was how shipping can leverage Artificial Intelligence. Knut and Sung-Joon discussed how HD KSOE constructed and delivered the world's first ship equipped with an AI engineer that can operate in real time to diagnose the condition of critical ship equipment and detect emergencies. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/guYvCmgP #Shipping #Collaboration #Decarbonization

The DNV-classed Berge Neblina is sailing to Brazil following the installation of rotor sails provided by ANEMOI. With the new technology, the 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier owned by Singapore-based shipping company Berge Bulk is expected to save more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel annually. The installation took place during the vessel’s scheduled dry docking at Yiu Lian Dockyards, China. Read more in Offshore Energy: https://lnkd.in/gdEEHdhN #Shipping #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition

Geir Dugstad, DNV Maritime’s Global Technical Director noted: “One of the most striking aspects of the maritime industry today, is the huge diversity of challenges and opportunities where our customers are looking for classification support.” And his comments come as we publish updates to our rules for classification of ships and offshore structures, helping to bring clarity to customers of notations that have a mix of design and operational requirements. Geir added: “It’s not just new fuels, but ways for owners and managers to demonstrate their own efficiencies, new vessel types to unlock new markets, through to advanced technologies like on-board carbon capture.” Read more about the updates in Renewable Energy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eSXxH-Ms #Shipping #Decarbonization #Collaboration