DNV approves data infrastructure of key industry players to support efficient and standardised ship-to-shore data use
DNV’s recently published D-INF (data collection infrastructure and vessel connectivity) class notation proves its worth as a powerful quality assurance tool in three first approval projects for digital infrastructure solutions developed by COSCO, Kongsberg Digital and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI).
DNV’s D-INF notation addresses this key challenge by setting out the requirements for the complete data collection infrastructure, including onboard data servers, data relay components and remote data servers, covering the full ship-to-shore communication framework.
DNV implemented the notation as part of Approval in Principle (AiP) projects – the first stage of formal type approval – newly granted to Chinese shipping group COSCO SHIPPING, Korea shipbuilder SHI and technology vendor Kongsberg Digital for flagship digital solutions.
The COSCO SHIPPING pilot formed part of a wider project with DNV to develop an onshore smart ship data management centre to aggregate data from a large range of vessels across its huge fleet. The project with SHI focused on the infrastructure and data stream of its SVESSEL BIG system, while the Kongsberg pilot confirmed its Vessel Insight solution providing value-adding digital services for customers.
DNV is offering D-INF as a key enabler of efficiency for digital class customers worldwide. The convenience of digital verification services will depend on the ability to transmit trusted data. It also means owners can buy a vessel knowing that all the digital elements communicate to each other from delivery.
The notation can be obtained both as a proprietary D-INF(P) and standardized D-INF (S) solution, providing added flexibility for customers also to assure existing ship-to-shore solutions.
DNV is the one of the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry.