Industry topics

Covering latest trends, regulations, initiatives and many more key topics the maritime industry is facing.

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EU ETS – Emissions Trading System

The EU ETS is a cap-and-trade system that aims to reduce GHG emissions by setting a limit, or cap, for certain sectors of the economy

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MRV

Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (EU and UK)

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IMO DCS

DCS aggregates data such as fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway for ships of 5,000 GT and above

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CII – Carbon Intensity Indicator

The CII measures how efficiently a ship transports goods or passengers and is given in grams of CO2 emitted per cargo-carrying capacity and nautical mile

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SEEMP Part III

The SEEMP Part III is intended to help companies achieve the required CII

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Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index

The EEXI is to be verified and a new Energy Efficiency Certificate issued no later than the first annual IAPP survey on or after 1 January 2023

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Decarbonize shipping

The pressure is on for the maritime industry to decarbonize. To help navigate these complex challenges, DNV has gathered up-to-date information to help turn uncertainty into confidence.

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WAPS – Wind assisted propulsion systems

WAPS technologies have gained significant attention in the shipping industry as a means of reducing fuel consumption and emissions

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Energy efficiency

Measures for design and operation to save costs and meet decarbonization requirements

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LNG as marine fuel

DNV has supported the development of LNG as fuel since the infancy of the use of LNG as marine fuel

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IMO IP Code

The new draft of SOLAS Chapter XV and the draft IP Code were approved in April 2022, and are expected to be finally adopted in November 2022

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Shaft alignment and propulsion shaft bearings

A well-aligned propulsion shafting installation is key to safeguarding the functionality and reliability

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Managing the risk of blackouts

Blackouts and resulting loss of propulsion have long been considered a major accident hazard for the passenger industry

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Digitalization in maritime industry

Learn more about DNV’s many digitalized services, including DATE, electronic certificates, smart survey bookings and cyber security solutions

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Maritime cyber security

Why cyber security is essential for the different maritime stakeholders – watch the video and explore ISM guidance, FAQs and more

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Electronic class and statutory certificates

DNV has rolled out IMO-compliant electronic class and statutory certificates

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Ballast Water Management

Visit our theme page offering useful information and downloads

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IHM and ship recycling

In view of an increased concern about various environmental issues, the focus on the use of non-hazardous materials in ship design, building and operation is increasing

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Mandatory IMO Polar Code

Providing for safe ship operation and environmental protection in the polar regions

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Global Sulphur Cap 2020

Compliance options, Ship Implementation Plan, related services and more

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Autonomous and remotely-operated ships

Explore latest developments in our new position paper and download the Class Guideline

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Anchor loss prevention

Learn more about the most frequent technical and operational causes of anchor loss

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Watertight doors awareness

Power-operated watertight doors are an essential part of keeping ships safe

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Offshore operations and assets

How DNV can help you solve key industry challenges