News from DNV

IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110)

2025. The session adopted SOLAS amendments to improve the safety of transfer arrangements for pilots and other personnel embarking and disembarking ships, and made significant progress on a new non-mandatory code of safety for autonomous ships (MASS Code). A review of regulatory safety barriers to alternative fuels and new technologies was concluded and measures to address those barriers were initiated, aiming to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships from a safety perspective.

• Maritime

New reporting requirements for GHG compliance services

The recent sessions of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) introduced new statutory requirements for the IMO DCS. These changes will impact the Operational Vessel Data (OVD) standard and the reporting obligations for DNV’s GHG verification and compliance services – IMO DCS, EU MRV, UK MRV, FuelEU. This statutory news outlines the key regulatory updates and their implications for ship owners and operators.

• Maritime

DNV-led joint industry project validates wind farm control technology unlocking new revenue streams for operators

DNV has successfully concluded a landmark joint industry project (JIP) validating the feasibility  of wind farm flow control technology (WFFC). Launched in 2023, the initiative has brought together 20 industry leaders to develop the most comprehensive dataset and methodology for assessing WFFC performance to date.

• Energy

DNV and major energy companies decode energy transition risks with new CFD software capabilities

DNV has released a new version of its advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software, developed through three joint industry projects (JIPs) with major energy companies. The software enables safer and more effective implementation of key low-carbon solutions, which are vital for achieving net-zero targets.

• Energy

Arca’s carbon removal methodology successfully validated by DNV

Arca, a leader in carbon mineralization technology, has announced the successful validation by DNV of its innovative methodology for permanent carbon removal. This validation marks a significant milestone in the emerging Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) industry, as it is the first time a mineralization methodology focusing on enhanced air capture and ex-situ mineralization within ultramafic mine tailings has received such recognition.

• Energy

Hong Kong Convention and how to obtain IHM certification for ship recycling

The Hong Kong Convention (HKC) on ship recycling enters into force on 26 June 2025 and requires all internationally trading vessels of 500 GT and above to have on board an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (ICIHM) at the latest by 26 June 2030.

• Maritime

DNV appointed Owner's Engineer for landmark 1GW solar + 600 MWH storage project in Egypt

DNV has been selected as Owner’s Engineer for the 1GW Abydos for Renewable Energy (AFRE) solar PV project and its integrated 600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), located in Benban, Egypt. Developed by AMEA Power, this flagship project will supply 3,100GWh of clean energy to more than 500,000 Egyptian homes and avoid 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

• Energy

DNV awards SeaTech Solutions AiP for new ammonia bunkering vessel design

DNV grants AiP to SeaTech and Oceania Marine Energy for 10,000cbm ammonia bunkering vessel at Ammonia Energy APAC 2025.

• Maritime

DNV introduces new service specification SE-0696 to mitigate risks in CCUS projects with standardized independent technical assurance

Industry-first framework addresses critical gaps in carbon capture verification, enabling safer, more bankable projects

• Energy

DNV supports its first European Green Bond issuance under the new EU regulation by the Community of Madrid

The Community of Madrid (CdM) has become the first sub-sovereign to issue a public green bond aligned with the EU Green Bond regulation. With DNV’s pre-issuance review, the factsheet meets the criteria of EU Regulation 2023/2631, ensuring transparency and credibility.

• Finance

Turning point for CCS is now, DNV report finds, with global capture and storage capacity expected to quadruple by 2030

Cumulative investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is expected to reach USD 80 billion over the next five years, according to DNV’s new Energy Transition Outlook CCS to 2050 report.

Counterfeit certificates – Focus on pilot ladders and mooring ropes

Despite our extensive efforts to prevent brand misuse and document forgery, DNV occasionally encounters such incidents. Although counterfeit certificates represent only a small fraction of our annual issuances, we acknowledge the associated risks.

• Maritime

DNV awards ESG Recognition to Almaviva Group

Almaviva Group earns ESG Recognition from DNV, becoming the world’s second company to receive it.

• Other sectors

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for 20K cbm LCO₂ Carrier Design

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for its 20,000 cbm liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier. This AiP is another milestone in the development of next-generation CO₂ transport solutions in this rapidly developing vessel segment.

• Maritime

Nor-Shipping 2025: DNV Awards AiP to HD Hyundai Mipo for 2nd generation LR2 tanker design

As part of the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for a new second-generation LR2 tanker design featuring a hydraulically driven cargo pumping system from Framo. The new design has the potential to significantly enhance safety, cargo handling performance, and energy efficiency.

Vallourec’s Delphy vertical hydrogen storage solution receives technical qualification from DNV

Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces the official qualification of Delphy, its vertical gaseous hydrogen storage solution, by DNV. A world first, Delphy enables the storage of 1 to 100 tons of hydrogen under maximum safety conditions. Thanks to its minimal footprint, this vertical system - extending up to 100 meters underground - meets the challenge of complex and demanding industrial environments. It targets both green hydrogen producers and industrial players such as synthetic fuel producers (e-SAF, e-methanol), green ammonia producers, steelmakers, and refineries.

• Energy

DNV signs milestone MoU with Indonesian university

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), a leading university in Indonesia, to advance the country’s maritime and energy sectors. 

• Energy

DNV and COSCO sign new class contract for methanol-ethanol ready KNOT shuttle tanker

Classification society DNV has signed a new contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan Shipyard (COSCO) during Nor-Shipping 2025 for the classification of a newly contracted methanol-ethanol ready Suezmax DP2 shuttle tanker ordered by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT).

• Maritime

FLOWRA and DNV to collaborate

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and DNV have signed today, 3rd June 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind.

• Energy

DNV Awards AiP Certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua for Three Advanced Vessel Designs

Classification Society DNV awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hudong-Zhonghua) for three innovative new vessel designs.

• Maritime