DNV: Improving safety, performance and sustainability from Greater Bergen

DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management and has for years been recognized as a trusted voice to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

Headquartered in Norway, DNV is offering a wide range of services that support both local and international industries in their efforts to improve safety, performance, and sustainability. Their technology centre, located in Bergen, is is equipped with leading laboratory examination and testing capabilities for qualifying materials and components used by the industry.

The Bergen services align with regional strengths

DNV’s operations in Bergen focus primarily on providing assurance services across the maritime, energy, and oil & gas sectors—industries deeply ingrained in the region’s economic landscape.

This aligns closely with Greater Bergen’s growing position as a centre of sustainable innovation within green maritime shipping. DNV is also at the forefront of supporting the industry’s shift towards green technologies, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), hybrid propulsion systems, and future fuels like hydrogen and ammonia.

As a key player in Bergen as a maritime cluster, DNV offers classification, certification, and consultancy services to shipowners, operators, and shipyards. Its experts work to ensure vessels meet stringent safety, environmental, and performance standards.

Greater Bergen also has a rich tradition in energy production, and DNV is playing a crucial role in supporting the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. DNV aids energy companies in Bergen and globally in developing and implementing offshore wind projects, hydrogen solutions, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. DNV’s contributions ensure that these projects meet international standards for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

DNV’s Bergen office is integral to the company’s global operations, providing a gateway for businesses in the region to access world-class expertise. The location is close to the Bergen Harbour at Dokken. Photo: Invest in Bergen.

Four facilities in one location

At the DNV Technology Centre in Bergen a team of technology centre experts leverage their decades of experience working to improve safety performance, system reliability and ways to reduce costs for companies operating in the offshore, energy and maritime industries, as part of DNV’s global lab network.

The labs are located at Marineholmen, in Basen, and in a former yard in Damsgårdssundet, in the well-known Buehallene.

DNV’s Technology Centre in Bergen includes four distinct state-of-the-art facilities:

1. Technology Centre Materials and Corrosion.
2. Technology Centre for Offshore Mooring and Lifting.
3. Technology Centre Hydrogen and CCS.
4. Technology Centre Bridge Technology and Testing.

The Technology Centre in Bergen holds the following accreditation and certificates:

• Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Carriers systems in accordance with IMO Res MSC.288(87).
• Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in accordance with IMO MSC.215(82).
• Vgbe standard S21 “Corrosion Protection for Offshore Wind Structures” by vgbe energy service GmbH.

DNV is an important partner in Greater Bergen’s position as a global hub for maritime and energy expertise. At the DNV Technology Centre in Bergen a team of technology centre experts leverage their decades of experience working to improve safety performance, system reliability and ways to reduce costs for companies operating in the offshore, energy and maritime industries. Fun fact: One of the facilities also has a tap with wea water from the city harbour area used for testing purposes. Photo: DNV.

Vital contributor to local employment and innovation

The company is actively involved in several regional and international initiatives that address climate change and environmental challenges, working with partners in Bergen to develop sustainable shipping solutions, decarbonization pathways, and cleaner energy systems.

The Greater Bergen region is a HUB for the maritime industry and the energy value chain, including renewables, oil and gas, and energy management. As Bergen continues to grow as a global leader in these sectors, DNV’s extensive services provide critical support to businesses striving for sustainability and operational excellence. The company’s work not only strengthens local industry but also bolsters Bergen’s reputation as a vital player on the international stage.

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Visiting delegations are interested in seeing The DNV Technology Centre in Bergen. This fall. Invest in Bergen brought a Korean delegation.  Photo: Invest in Bergen.