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DNV Maritime vs ShipNet

DNV Maritime logo

DNV Maritime

Maritime

Quality assurance and risk management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DNV Maritime and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where DNV Maritime and ShipNet differ
AttributeDNV MaritimeShipNet
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded18641984

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DNV Maritime

  • Fleet management
  • Planned maintenance
  • Compliance tracking
  • Document management
  • Classification systems
  • Api support

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Procurement
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DNV Maritime

  • Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot ShipNet
  • Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot ShipNet
  • Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot ShipNet
  • Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot DNV Maritime
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot DNV Maritime
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot DNV Maritime
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot DNV Maritime
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot DNV Maritime
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot DNV Maritime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DNV Maritime

  • Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • No published technical specifications or system requirements
  • Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

DNV Maritime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose DNV Maritime if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want planned maintenance.
DNV Maritime review

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is DNV Maritime or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. DNV Maritime starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DNV Maritime or ShipNet?
DNV Maritime starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does DNV Maritime or ShipNet run on more platforms?
DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What is DNV Maritime best used for?
DNV Maritime is most often used for maritime vessel classification and certification, autonomous ship technology assessment and verification, cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operations, fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertise. Of those, maritime vessel classification and certification and autonomous ship technology assessment and verification are not what ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can DNV Maritime do that ShipNet cannot?
DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Accounting, Payroll. Both handle ERP systems, Procurement, Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DNV Maritime: What solutions does DNV Maritime provide?

DNV offers modern classification solutions that meet current and future market needs, combining technical and operational expertise with risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge.

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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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DNV Maritime: How does DNV support new maritime technologies?

DNV rules increasingly cover new technologies to support quick adoption of advancements in the maritime industry and smooth implementation of existing technologies while maintaining safety standards.

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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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