Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. While headquartered in Oslo, Norway, DNV has worked internationally since 1867 and has established approximately 300 offices in 100 countries. While many of DNV’s services, such as management system certification and corporate responsibility, can be applied successfully in any industry, its main focus industries are maritime; oil, gas, and energy; food and beverage; and health care. DNV’s technological understanding blended with competency within risk management has been used to assess, evaluate, and manage the risks involved in numerous high-profile projects around the world.