Containerships services

A trusted partner

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.

End-to-end service provider

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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Below you will find sector-relevant Insight articles (subscribe here), specific services, industry topics of interest, news and further resources.

Concept of containership running on methanol

Maritime

What are the total costs of ownership for different methanol-fuelled containership designs?

The chapter on methanol in DNV’s Alternative Fuels guidance paper has been updated to include various engineering aspects as well as a detailed commercial case study for a methanol-fuelled 5,500 TEU containership.

Maritime

New ammonia chapter for technical and operational decision support

Ammonia has attracted the shipping industry’s attention as a potential zero-carbon fuel, especially when produced as green ammonia. In a new chapter added to its Alternative Fuels for Containerships guidance paper, DNV explores the properties, requirements and implications for ship design.

Maritime

Cyber security enables safe digitalization for efficient operations in containerships

A prudent approach to cyber security enables the industry to reap the many benefits of digitalization during operations, from environmental compliance to remote monitoring and container tracking.

Maritime

Genesis of a giant: assuring quality in the shipbuilding process

Building a megaboxer is like orchestrating a symphony of steps, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology, all while ensuring safety standards remain unshaken.