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DNV is setting the benchmark for global best practice in marine operations helping customers to reduce risk and enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance, solving hazardous operations associated with working on the waterfront and in the water.

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New DNV Fuel Ready and Gas fuelled ammonia class notations provide maximum flexibility to tackle shipping’s carbon curve. Read the news (July 2021)

The Maritime Forecast to 2050 by DNV is a comprehensive report that provides insights and guidance for the maritime industry on its path to decarbonization. It is part of DNV's Energy Transition Outlook series.