Data verification deals

The memorandum of understanding aims to enhance DNV’s D-Inf rules and promote greater uptake by the industry. Samsung and Kongsberg Digital will both contribute to the development of the D-Inf rules, providing feedback on the current rules as well as future versions.

The deals were signed at Posidonia 2022 with Oh Seong-Il, senior executive vice president, head of sales division from SHI, highlighting the need for cooperation. “To build efficient data infrastructure into a vessel, as well as the related shore infrastructure, all stakeholders need to contribute,” he said.

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, chief executive at DNV Maritime, agreed. “Classification societies have always relied on the cooperation of industry to help us shape the rules which lay the foundation for safe and efficient ship design and operation,” he said.

“Today, with more integrated and connected vessels and systems, and rapidly evolving digital technologies, we must be more agile, which makes broad cooperation more vital than ever.”

Finally, Kim Evanger, vice president maritime partnerships at Kongsberg Digital praised the long-standing relationship between Kongsberg and DNV. “We appreciate their collaborative approach to developing standards and industry needs, as well as our common goal of bringing the industry together,” he said.

“Standardising data and using this efficiently to enhance safety, efficiency and environmental performance is not the responsibility of one party, but something where all stakeholders must contribute.”