Group Research and Development
We take a multidisciplinary, holistic and cross-sectoral approach to challenges and opportunities for ocean industries. Our strategic goal is to contribute towards shaping a sustainable future for the Ocean space.
DNV has been working with Ocean industries for more than 150 years with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. The Ocean represents a vast potential for economic development, improved health, and better lives for a growing world population. It is vital for sustainable development through the provision of food, energy, water, medicines, transportation, and jobs while also being a crucial buffer against climate change.
At the same time, ocean health is under pressure from climate change, habitat destruction, overfishing, pollution, littering and poor governance. In our research, we focus on ocean productivity for sustainable development as well as protection of ocean health.
A new era of the Blue Economy is unfolding
DNV forecasts demand for ocean space will grow 9 fold by the middle of the century, driven by the rapid growth of offshore wind and marine aquaculture.
The Blue Economy
We provide additional insight and transparency concerning the blue economy through foresight activities.
Sustainable Aquaculture
We develop methods and tools enabling productivity and technology adoption while safeguarding fish health and the environment.
Ocean value chains
We work towards the development of standards and best practices for new ocean value chains supporting healthy and productive oceans.