OceanOpt, a leading provider of emissions management solutions for the maritime industry, announced a strategic partnership with Veracity by DNV, the leading maritime emissions cloud from independent assurance and risk management provider DNV. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in addressing the complexities of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for shipping companies.

By combining OceanOpt’s expertise in emissions data management and compliance solutions with DNV’s deep industry knowledge and data verification capabilities, the partnership delivers enhanced visibility and certainty for shipping companies navigating the EU ETS. Through a seamless API-backed data flow, vessel emissions verified by DNV’s Emissions Connect can be effortlessly transferred into OceanOpt’s EU ETS portal, streamlining the allocation and reconciliation of EU Allowances (EUAs).

OceanOpt’s partnership with Veracity by DNV marks a significant step forward in addressing the maritime industry’s complex regulatory landscape,” said Anil Jacob, Managing Director of OceanOpt. “By connecting OceanOpt to the Veracity cloud we also integrate with DNV’s Emissions Connect, where customers can generate voyage statements for EU ETS. With this at hand, our customers can meet the regulatory requirements in time, as well as comply with various Charter party clauses. Our well-defined approach frees our customers from the burdens of data management and empowers them to focus on strategic growth. Further on, OceanOpt’s data management service provides actionable insights for our clients to be able to significantly reduce carbon tax costs while ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining our expertise with DNV’s , we are empowering shipping companies to achieve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and build a sustainable future”

As a member of the Schulte Group, OceanOpt offers a comprehensive suite of services including independent consultancy, data management, and platform-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of ship managers, owners, and charterers. The company’s commitment to delivering exceptional value is further strengthened through this partnership with DNV’s maritime cloud, Veracity.

Helge Bartels, COO, Bernhard Schulte said:

“OceanOpt provides the Berhard Schulte fleet with a customer-specific service package covering all IMO DCS and EU MRV reporting requirements. When they now partner with Veracity and integrate with DNV’s Emissions Connect, we gain seamless access to verified emissions data from DNV inside the OceanOpt solution. This provides us with a trusted baseline for our emissions management, aiming at reducing fuel consumption, improvingd CII-ratings, having full transparency and perfect argumentation towards owners, charterers, authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. Not to the least, the tools for CII, EU ETS & Fuel EU helps to identify necessary trade changes and related improvements.”

Mikkel Skou, Executive Director, Veracity by DNV said: “We are pleased to welcome OceanOpt to Veracity by DNV’s network of integrated solution partners. Their efforts to deliver timely and good quality data management for the Bernhard Schulte fleet is especially noteworthy, and we look forward to working with OceanOpt in helping our common customers obtain, manage and maximize the use of verified emissions data.”

Media Contact:
Amanda Peter
OceanOpt
Phone: +65 91378066
Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About OceanOpt
OceanOpt is a leading provider of emissions management solutions for the maritime industry. As part of the Schulte Group, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including independent consultancy, data management, and platform-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of ship managers, owners, and charterers.
www.oceanopt.ai

Media Contact:
Gabriela Stojicevic
Veracity by DNV
Phone: +47 40039672
Email: gabriela.stojicevic@dnv.com

About Veracity by DNV
Veracity is DNV’s independent cloud, set out to deliver trust and connectivity to industry digitalization and decarbonization. It brings together all the key players in the maritime and energy industries, to drive business innovation and digital transformation over a common data truth. On the Veracity Marketplace, users can further browse, purchase and access relevant industry data, applications, and digital services. Today, more than 50 000 vessels are easily connected to the platform through the partner program and 300 000 users engage over Veracity, enjoying frictionless connectivity through the exchange of datasets, APIs, applications, and insights.
www.veracity.com

About DNV
DNV is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. The company enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV invests heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.
www.dnv.com