DNV class status lookup
DNV (formerly DNV GL and Det Norske Veritas) appears in the IACS data under the code NV, not "DNV". As of 30 September 2026 the IACS dataset lists 7,753 ships classed by DNV: 5,846 in class, 62 suspended and 177 withdrawn. Look up any DNV-classed ship by IMO number below, or check up to 100 at once through the API.
DNV fleet by class status
How the 7,753 ships listed under NV break down by their latest IACS status:
| Status | Vessels | Share | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | 4,903 | 63.2% | In class |
| Reinstated | 900 | 11.6% | In class |
| Reassigned | 43 | 0.6% | In class |
| Suspended | 62 | 0.8% | Not in class |
| Withdrawn | 177 | 2.3% | Not in class |
| No status recorded | 1,668 | 21.5% | Not stated |
Most common reasons for status changes
The reason recorded with each ship's latest status change, where one is given:
| Reason | Vessels |
|---|---|
| by society for other reasons | 2,599 |
| Survey overdue | 106 |
| Transfer of class to a non-IACS society | 42 |
| Transfer of class to another IACS member | 35 |
| Sold for recycling (scrap) | 10 |
About DNV
- Full name: DNV (formerly DNV GL and Det Norske Veritas)
- Also known as: DNV, DNV GL, Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd
- Founded: 1864
- Headquarters: Høvik, Norway
- IACS code:
NV - Website: www.dnv.com
Check DNV class status through the API
Send IMO numbers to /vessels. Ships classed by DNV come back with "class": "NV":
curl -X POST https://vessel-class-finder-production.up.railway.app/vessels \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"imos": [9321483, 9074729]}'Filter the response on class == "NV" to find the DNV-classed ships in a list, and on status to find any that are suspended or withdrawn.
Check a whole fleet at once
Free API key: 100 lookups a month, up to 100 IMO numbers per request. Paid plans from €49/month.
Get a free API keyFrequently asked questions
How do I check if a ship is classed by DNV?
Enter the ship's 7-digit IMO number in the lookup on this page. If DNV classes it, the result shows class society NV, the class status and the last and next survey dates. For many ships at once, use the API with up to 100 IMO numbers per request.
What code does DNV use in IACS data?
NV. The IACS Vessels in Class dataset and this API identify DNV (formerly DNV GL and Det Norske Veritas) as "NV".
How many ships does DNV class?
As of 30 September 2026, the IACS dataset lists 7,753 ships under DNV, of which 5,846 are in class (Delivered, Reinstated or Reassigned), 62 suspended and 177 withdrawn. That makes it number 4 of the 12 IACS members by ships listed.
Is this official DNV data?
It is DNV's own data as published by IACS in its Vessels in Class dataset, refreshed weekly. It is not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records, which remain authoritative.
Can I get DNV class status through an API?
Yes. POST a list of IMO numbers to /vessels with your API key and each result includes the class society code, status, survey dates and reason for the latest status change. The free tier includes 100 lookups a month.
Other IACS classification societies
Numbers come from IACS's public Vessels in Class dataset and cover only ships classed by IACS members. They are not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records.