DNV ShipManager vs ZeroNorth

DSDNV ShipManager8.5Visit ZeroNorth8.3Visit

Higher score DS DNV ShipManager #3 in Marine Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Contact DNV

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ZeroNorth #4 in Marine Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ZeroNorth

• DNV ShipManager fits best

  Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows

• ZeroNorth fits best

  Data-driven fleets optimizing voyages and performance

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Side by side

Feature	DSDNV ShipManager 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ZeroNorth 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Marine Software	#4 in Marine Software
Best for	Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows	Data-driven fleets optimizing voyages and performance
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DNV ShipManager 3/5 · ZeroNorth 4/5
Fleet & vessel management	✓	✓
Vessel tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Maintenance management	✓	✓
Port & terminal management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management. Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections. Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.	Combines AIS, telemetry, weather and voyage data for fleet monitoring. Adds AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive maintenance. Covers procurement, maintenance, dry-dock, compliance and emissions workflows.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting DNV. The broad module range may be more than a focused fleet operation needs. Companies must select and implement modules to match their workflows.	Customized pricing requires a discussion with a specialist. Its scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool. Support is not listed as available 24/7.
Our verdict	DNV ShipManager is a modular fleet and ship-management suite for shipping companies coordinating technical, operational and compliance work across vessels. Its scope includes planned maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier… Read the review →	ZeroNorth is a cloud maritime software platform for shipowners, operators, charterers and bunker teams. Its web platform and APIs bring fleet performance monitoring, vessel reporting, voyage optimisation, emissions analytics, procurement… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DNV ShipManager — where it wins

  • Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management.
  • Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections.
  • Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting DNV.
  • The broad module range may be more than a focused fleet operation needs.
  • Companies must select and implement modules to match their workflows.

• ZeroNorth — where it wins

  • Combines AIS, telemetry, weather and voyage data for fleet monitoring.
  • Adds AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive maintenance.
  • Covers procurement, maintenance, dry-dock, compliance and emissions workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Customized pricing requires a discussion with a specialist.
  • Its scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool.
  • Support is not listed as available 24/7.

• DSDNV ShipManager8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad ship-management suite for technical, operational and compliance workflows.

  Contact DNVFull verdict →
• ZeroNorth8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud maritime platform linking fleet monitoring with voyage and ship-management workflows.

  Visit ZeroNorthFull verdict →