Høglund and DNV GL sign data MoU

This is a step towards greater digitalisation of the marine industry, providing Høglund with the opportunity to further develop its automation expertise and systems and DNV GL the potential to enhance its classification services.

“The digital transformation of shipping is finally happening and opens the door to many long sought-after advantages and necessary progress”, said Børge Nova, chief executive of Høglund Marine Solutions. “By combining Høglund’s expertise in how to create, standardize and export data through a vessel’s integrated automation systems with DNV GL’s industry knowledge and independent role we can provide owners and operators with a more accurate overview of a ship’s performance and compliance with regulations.”

Modern vessels are becoming more complex and generate vast amounts of data. Analysing this gives ship owners and operators the ability to make better decisions regarding a ship’s operating costs, reliability, efficiency and safety. However, the marine industry still has a way to go before taking full advantage of all available performance data.

Jon Rysst, senior vice president and business development leader, of DNV GL said the company was excited about the partnership with Høglund. “This cooperation represents an opportunity to harness the power of data to improve our classification services and to develop added services based on our independent role,” he said.