DNV certification mark

The maritime economy is developing towards more automation and digitalisation: whether vessel manufacture, shipping companies or the gas and oil industry - ships are becoming autonomous factories, shipping companies are becoming fully-fledged logistics providers and refineries are becoming automated conveyor systems. DNV-GL is responsible for certifications in the maritime environment, offshore facilities, gas and oil pipelines, and onshore applications such as wind, tidal or solar energy. The classification society was formed in 2012 through the merger of the Norwegian company Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). The components used in maritime environments have to meet different requirements than those of classic factory automation on land. This requires a separate approval for the operation of these components. The certification society checks compliance with international standards and guidelines, which are applied accordingly to these components. If existing regulations or standards do not describe the application sufficiently, additional testing measures are defined or developed. If products have DNV approval, it simplifies and speeds up their use in the maritime sector, as it is not necessary to test individual components.

More automation in the maritime sector

This white paper presents the challenges faced by companies and suppliers alike. The article describes how companies meet the strict test criteria for having components certified by competent institutions such as DNV. The white paper also provides an overview of opportunities that using certified components, such as cables, provides to suppliers, plant constructors and ultimately operators.