DNV’s Maritime Academy course – MLC 2006 Implementation and Compliance – 11 June 2025

Dr. Marina Papaioannou

MLC 2006 Implementation and Compliance

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 11 June 2025, a course on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006). The convention is in force and every ship and ship owner has to comply with it.

But what is the learning curve within the past few months. Where are the major findings detected during Maritime Labour Inspections? Where could your system be improved to be ahead of upcoming problems?

Within the course you will refresh...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/20/dnvs-maritime-academy-course-mlc-2006-implementation-and-compliance-11-june-2025/

Smart Ship© Hub partners with Veracity by DNV to automate data quality management and class reporting for Norse Ship Management

Smart Ship Hub celebrates partnership with Veracity by DNV

Norse Ship Management achieves error free reporting and 55% improved efficiency with Smart Ship© Hub’s automated data validation tool.

Smart Ship© Hub (SSH) is proud to announce its integration with DNV’s Veracity platform in a bid to drive innovation and efficiency through digital transformation.

The strategic partnership will ensure seamless data collection, data collation and data quality checks leading to reduced administrative effort...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/18/smart-ship-hub-partners-with-veracity-by-dnv-to-automate-data-quality-management-and-class-reporting-for-norse-ship-management/

New whitepaper: Addressing the challenges of securing digital identities

As companies’ systems become increasingly interconnected, they must manage thousands of identities, from internal users to external partners, contractors, applications, bots, and devices. Each identity represents a potential entry point for cyber criminals. 

Digital identity management is becoming a top priority on companies’ risk agendas. And CIOs are telling us that their teams are under growing pressure to implement more robust controls to enhance organizational resilience.  

More effective...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/13/new-whitepaper-addressing-the-challenges-of-securing-digital-identities/

Podcast: IMO Net-Zero Framework: Key parts and structure explained

Back from an intense MEPC 83 in London, Eirik Nyhus provides the first-hand lowdown on a historic meeting. IMO has an agreement on its regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, now known as its Net-Zero Framework.

Join Eirik Nyhus on our podcast as he explains what the regulation includes, how IMO came to the agreement, and the steps IMO must take before and after the framework is adopted.

Listen to the full episode to ensure you’re up to date on this new legislation.

Listen on Maritime...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/09/podcast-imo-net-zero-framework-key-parts-and-structure-explained/

Seatrade Cruise Global – A Spectacular Week

For me there is always one date on the calendar circled in red – the week of Seatrade Cruise Global. It’s an unforgettable time, with thousands of leaders and experts gathered to showcase the best our industry has to offer. 

This year, across the many sessions of the Seatrade Conference, Expo theatres, at every side event, and throughout the hall, all the talk was about the twin drivers of digitalization and decarbonization that are transforming the sector.

As DNV’s Global Cruise Segment...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/seatrade-cruise-global-a-spectacular-week/

Seven steps to safe, approved use of ammonia or hydrogen ship fuel

Thinking about running ships on ammonia or hydrogen? Read about a smart way to gain approval under IMO’s alternative design approval process.

Our latest article on maritime decarbonization summarizes how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships. From engaging early with flag administrations to addressing design risks, training crews, and managing bunkering safely, we describe seven essential steps to receive approval.

Re...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/seven-steps-to-safe-approved-use-of-ammonia-or-hydrogen-ship-fuel/

DNV Maritime Academy -DryBMS awareness and preparation to achieve excellence training course

Vassilia Dimitrakou

DryBMS awareness and preparation to achieve excellence new course

Objective:

An 8-hour course that  that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and framework on how to assess their management systems against the standard and carrying out continual improvement to meet the higher stages. 

About the course/Aim:

The DryBMS is an independent standard designed by RightShip and INTERCARGO for the dry bulk shipping sector. The expectations are based on legislative...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/dnv-maritime-academy-drybms-awareness-and-preparation-to-achieve-excellence-training-course/

REMINDER – DNV Maritime Academy: Remote Navigational Assessment based on Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Analysis training course

Vassilia Dimitrakou

Remote Navigational Assessment based on Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Analysis
new course

Objective:

A 1-day course that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and regulatory framework on how to assess and analyse the vessel’s VDR recording data in accordance with the SMS policies and procedures. 

About the course/Aim:

In accordance with TMSA, SIRE 2.0 and DryBMS requirements, the aim of the course is to further increase the knowledge and understanding on how to use...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/reminder-dnv-maritime-academy-remote-navigational-assessment-based-on-voyage-data-recorder-vdr-analysis-training-course/

Improve environmental performance with a ship-specific biofouling management plan

Relevant for ship owners and managers.
Effective biofouling management reduces a ship’s energy consumption and thus greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also mitigating the spread of invasive aquatic species.

This news describes how a ship-specific biofouling management plan can support...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/improve-environmental-performance-with-a-ship-specific-biofouling-management-plan/

Crew welfare and inclusiveness are key to cruise success

A culture of inclusion and belonging that puts employee welfare and opportunities first is a top priority at Carnival Corporation. 

As a long-standing collaboration partner, DNV has provided a wide range of services to Carnival Corporation, including crew training and certification of training programmes. In this context, a conversation with Global HR Chief Bettina Deynes revealed a wealth of valuable insights into how to build a common culture that puts crew first and ultimately ensures an...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/crew-welfare-and-inclusiveness-are-key-to-cruise-success/