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
DNV offers maritime classification and surveys, management-system certification (including ISO standards), product testing and verification, and
The company operates in more than 100 countries and employs thousands of people, serving clients across shipping,