DNv

DNV, originally Det Norske Veritas, is a global quality assurance and risk management company based in Høvik, Norway. It provides certification, verification, and advisory services across maritime, oil and gas, energy, and digital industries, with particular involvement in ship classification and safety management.

Founded in 1864 to survey ships, Det Norske Veritas expanded into testing, inspection, and certification. In 2013 it merged with Germanischer Lloyd to form DNV GL; later the group adopted the DNV brand. The organization operates as an independent provider of risk-based assurance and advisory services worldwide.

DNV offers maritime classification and surveys, management-system certification (including ISO standards), product testing and verification, and assurance of supply chains and information security. It also advises on energy projects in wind and solar, LNG, and offshore operations, and provides digital solutions for risk management and data-driven performance improvement.

The company operates in more than 100 countries and employs thousands of people, serving clients across shipping, energy, healthcare, and other sectors. It emphasizes a risk-based approach, integrity management, and continual improvement in safety and sustainability.