Formed by the merger of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and German Lloyd's Register (GL), it is a world-renowned certification body, an internationally renowned technical service company, an expert in the maritime field, and an excellent technical support and risk management service organization in the oil and gas industry

With a commitment to the safety of life, property and the environment, DNV GL promotes the safety and sustainability of its operations. DNV GL provides classification and technical assurance services for the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries, as well as software and independent expert consulting services. In addition, DNV GL provides certification services to customers in a wide range of industries.

With 15,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, DNV GL is committed to serving our customers and building a safer, smarter and greener future. DNV GL appointed its first surveyor in China in Xiamen in 1888 to service merchant ships between China and Europe. Today, DNV GL has 36 offices in 20 cities in Greater China, employing more than 1,000 people, with Shanghai as its Greater China headquarters.

At present, DNV GL has eight registered companies in Chinese mainland, namely: Det Norske Veritas (China) Co., Ltd.; Shanghai Novavia Certification Co., Ltd.; Novavi Enterprise Management Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; Dino Cisco Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; German Lloyd's Register (China) Co., Ltd.; Kaima (Shanghai) Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Garred Hasen (Beijing) Technical Service Co., Ltd.; Durau Industrial Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.