Summer Students 2025 - Decarbonization and Maritime Sustainability

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Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

About the role

The maritime industry is undergoing significant transformations this decade in its quest to achieve net zero emissions. Cleaner, albeit more expensive, fuels are becoming more accessible, while alternative propulsion methods and enhanced efficiency offer additional cost-saving opportunities. Furthermore, advancements in connectivity and IoT are enabling predictive maintenance, sophisticated route optimization, and just-in-time arrivals.

These transitions are driven by the European Union and the International Maritime Organization, which set ambitious goals and expectations for shipping companies (e.g., FEUM, CII). Navigating and complying with these regulations is becoming increasingly challenging.

On this path to decarbonization and digitalization, DNV stands as an independent partner to both ship owners and regulators, committed to providing guidance and insights.

To address these critical topics in maritime sustainability, we are offering the following projects in the Research department:

Project FEUM: Exploring Shipowners’ Challenges with Maritime Regulations (1 students)

Project CCS: Assessment of Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions for Green Corridors (1 student)

Project LCA: Environmental Impacts of Antifouling and Plastics (1 student)

We are seeking enthusiastic and creative summer students to join our team and contribute to projects focused on decarbonization and maritime sustainability.

As a selected candidate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore Hot Topics in Maritime Research: Delve into areas such as Fuel EU Maritime and EU MRV, on-board carbon capture, green corridors, biofouling, and marine pollution.
• Play for the “Red Team”: Identify technical vulnerabilities in novel technologies.
• Wear a Captain’s Hat: Understand regulatory challenges from the perspective of shipowners.
• Assess Environmental Impacts: Evaluate the effects of shipping on biodiversity and marine life.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work with internal and external industry experts and stakeholders to gain insights and validate findings.
• Engage in Social Activities: Join the vibrant community of summer students at Høvik and participate in various social summer activities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the maritime industry, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and contribute to projects with real-world impact. #summerjob

What we offer

• Valuable and real-life experience through our projects
• The opportunity to work with world class experts
• Being involved with solving real life business challenges
• Be part of a large group of summer students with different backgrounds and universities
• Building a professional network for the future
• DNVs headquarters at Høvik is a great place to be a summer student. In addition to challenging work, there are also fun social events arranged during the summer
• Full access to all sports and leisure facilities at campus, including fitness center, kayaks, tennis court etc.

Previous summer students have experienced the summer jobs in DNV to be an excellent opportunity to get to know DNV as a workplace while obtaining valuable and real work experience. At Høvik – start the day with a kayak on the fjord before work.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

We are seeking candidates enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of a relevant master’s program, with the following skills:

• Relevant Degree Enrollment: Currently enrolled in a degree program such as maritime studies, environmental science, chemical engineering, process technology, or industrial ecology.
• Passion for Sustainability: Demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, transparency, and environmental regulations.
• Thinking outside of the box: Able to think creatively and critically.
• Analytical and Research Skills: Strong analytical and research abilities, with the capacity to synthesize complex information.
• Technical Competence: Proficiency in one or more technical disciplines, including data collection, transmission and analytics, lifecycle assessment (LCA), marine biology, thermodynamics, gas measurements, and quantification.
• Interest in Cybersecurity: Keen interest in protocol testing, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and compliance auditing.
• Proactive and Collaborative: Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Future Project Consideration: Views this summer project as a potential precursor to a master’s project.

Managers will select summer students based on business needs aligned with your education, experience, and background. Please indicate your master’s program specialization and/or main area of study during the application process.

Interested? How to apply:

Please upload your application letter, CV and grade certificate in our application tracking system (Oracle). All documents should be in English, if possible. Students without this information will not be considered.

The summer projects are hosted jointly by several teams in Group Research and Development, including Maritime, Food and Ocean Systems, and Energy systems programmes.

For more information about the projects, please contact:

Oleksii Ivashenko, oleksii.ivashenko@dnv.com

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 13th October. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team and working together to shape the future of maritime sustainability.