Containerships

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DNV is the leading classification society for containerships, providing a dedicated rule set and full service for the entire ship lifecycle. We are there for you from the first design approval to smart ship building projects and seamless ship in operation services with our containership experts and state-of-the-art digital solutions.

Amid a constantly changing regulatory environment, we work closely with both ship owners and operators to find optimal practical solutions to specific challenges, providing a rule set and comprehensive range of services from newbuilding design and construction and throughout a vessel’s operational life, including potential retrofits.

Learn more about the latest implementation of the NZ Noise Vessel Specification by New Zealand Ports

Enhancing efficiency

The biggest headache most containerships owners face today – especially in the case of newbuilding plans – are what fuels and emissions-reduction technologies to implement in order to future proof their assets. We provide trusted support in all such decision-making, bringing our experience to bear to ensure you choose the optimal solution for your specific trade.

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Our top priority is to support your efforts to increase efficiency, sustainability and commercial success amid a constantly changing regulatory environment. We analyze fleets and operational profiles to elaborate suggestions for implementing new regulations, optimizing vessel and operational performance, planning newbuilds, mitigating risks, digital solutions and enhancing business operations.

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