DNV’s Veracity expands partner network

The expansion will allow more operators to access real-time, verified emissions data to help them comply with reporting regulations, such as the EU ETS directive which will soon encompass the shipping industry.

“There’s no question the impact of the EU ETS will be felt across the entire value chain,” said Mikkel Skou, executive director at Veracity.

“Carbon tax is factored into freight rates and commercial agreements, but while the cost will be shared across the maritime value chain the initial pressure and responsibility lies heavy on ship owners and managers.

“This has necessitated the need for constant access, control and confidence in emissions and operational vessel data. Simply put, a trusted source of data that can help the industry players collaborate on emissions reduction measures.”

The Veracity Integrated Partner programme was launched in 2022. Stated benefits include:

• Automated and streamlined data flows
• Reduction in manual data input and crew effort
• Instant access to DNV’s integrated verification services, verified Carbon Intensity Indicator and ETS data and reports
• Easy and efficient data transfers, for example, ready-to-submit monitoring, reporting and verification and data collection system verification
• Enabling data quality improvement, through increased data ingest frequency, validation algorithms and feedback loops
• A single source for data to share with stakeholders