DNV

Certification in the maritime sector

DNV is the certification body in the maritime sector for offshore installations, gas and oil pipelines as well as for onshore topics such as wind, tidal and solar energy.

The classification society was formed in 2013 with the merger of Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a Norwegian company, and Germanischer Lloyd (GL), and was known as DNV-GL until early 2021. Since March 2021, the company has only been simply DNV. The company is composed of four divisions and an independent corporate unit. As a classification society, DNV-Maritim creates standards for ships and offshore units. These rules include safety, reliability, and environmental regulations that onshore and offshore entities must comply with in international waters. DNV also reviews international standards and guidelines. DNV certificates are a basic requirement in the maritime industry for having electrotechnical components approved on ships. They are also considered a quality mark documenting reliability and durability.

This means the following for our chainflex® cables:
Over 370 of our chainflex® control, servo, motor and robot cables as well as bus, data, encoder and fibre optic cables have DNV approval and therefore enable a safe and reliable power and data supply at sea. If our chainflex® cables have DNV approval, this simplifies and speeds up their use in the maritime environment, as testing of the individual components is not required. DNV approval means that the cable can withstand the harsh environmental conditions at sea, as it is MUD-resistant, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UV-resistant and seawater-resistant.

More automation in the maritime industry
This white paper presents challenges for companies and suppliers alike. The part describes how companies can fulfil the strict test criteria in order to have components certified by competent institutions such as DNV. The white paper also provides an outlook on the opportunities that arise for suppliers, plant manufacturers and ultimately for operators of on-board platforms and ships through the use of certified components such as cables.

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