DNV Sweden AB - DSM2025 Silver Sponsor

Interview with Jan-Olof Grönhult, Marketing & Business Development Manager, DNV, Maritime - North Europe

DNV Sweden supports DSM2025 as Silver Sponsor. What contributed to make this decision?
We are nursing the tradition supporting this biggest domestic shipping event. It gives many opportunities to exchange understanding and development within a transversal slice of the whole shipping community. A must to be an engaged part of!

What makes DSM different from other exhibitions in your opinion?
An Island in the archipelago is a fantastic framework for creating a dynamic and intimate meeting place. A lot of energy and engagement amongst the participants, and particularly the Owners of Donsö that has created and maintained the exhibition at a high standard.

What are your expectations for DSM2025
Interesting and rewarding networking with all parts of the maritime industry and specially with Owners. This group is at the top of the value chain when it comes to changing the market in relation to innovative ideas and design for future tonnage.

What is your best memory from DSM2023?
The vibrant setting and strong believe in the future for the shipping industry.

What do you find are the opportunities and challenges in the Shipping Industry today?
Opportunities are to be found in managing the future requirements to reduce the environmental footprints in an effective manner. The task itself is a challenge as futureproofing a new design for effectiveness and carbon neutral fueling needs to be balanced against creating also a commercially viable vessel in the specific market it should operate in.

How would you describe DSM in one sentence?
Spirited

And finally, do you prefer a sail or a motorboat for recreation, and why so?
Sailing boat, using the power of nature is soothing for your inner wellbeing!