DNV ShipManager review
A broad ship-management suite for technical, operational and compliance workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 management, QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity, inspections, drydock and ship-repair projects, and fleet reporting. The vendor positions it for fleets from a few vessels to hundreds, and company-size fit includes small, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is aimed at managers who want connected workflows across ship operations rather than a tool confined to one task.
The product's breadth is its defining strength. Individual modules can be selected, or companies can use a broader ship-management system, so buyers can match coverage to operational needs. That choice spans vessel maintenance and equipment oversight through procurement and crew planning, then into safety, quality, inspection and repair activity. Fleet reporting and business intelligence add an oversight layer across the work. This makes the suite a plausible fit when several functions need to be coordinated; a buyer seeking only maintenance or scheduling may find a focused product easier to scope.
According to DNV's published product information, implementation support includes data migration, fleet equipment-register setup, dashboard configuration and personnel training. That support matters for a system covering many operational areas, though it also signals that adoption involves implementation work rather than simply enabling a single feature. DNV directs prospective customers to contact it for pricing, with no public price list. Buyers should request a proposal based on their chosen modules and implementation needs. ShipManager is best suited to ship managers who value broad compliance and operational coverage; organizations prioritizing transparent self-service pricing or a narrow standalone workflow should compare alternatives.
DNV ShipManager pros and cons
- 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.
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