Maritime Advisory Trainee

Are you ready to shape the future of the maritime industry?

DNV Maritime Advisory is launching a new trainee programme designed to develop the next generation of maritime experts and consultants.

With more than 15,000 employees operating in over 100 countries, DNV is a leading expert in risk management and assurance. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property and the environment, we help customers navigate complexity and make critical decisions with confidence.

Maritime Advisory is DNV's global advisory business for the maritime industry. We work closely with shipowners, yards, ports, authorities, investors, insurers and technology providers to help shape the future of shipping.

Our experts support customers in areas such as:

• Decarbonization and future fuels
• Vessel technology and engineering solution
• Digitalization and AI
• Safety and risk management
• Operational performance 
• Maritime innovation and transformation
   

About the programme:

Over a two-year period you will:

• Join one of two specialised paths; either Technical Advisory or Maritime Consulting
• Participate in a structured development programme
• Complete three rotations across Maritime Advisory and related business units
• Gain an understanding of the entire maritime value chain
• Work on real customer projects from day one
• Receive mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Build a strong professional network across DNV and the maritime industry
• Develop both technical and business capabilities
   

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Responsibilities

Reasons to work with us:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 6 weeks annual vacation, a good pension and insurance package and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme. 
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture brings together diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. At Høvik we have CONNECT who organize after-work gatherings and informal meetings throughout the year. 
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and pursue your career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with an emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV, you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values – “we care, we share, we dare” – characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers

Join us and help shape safer, smarter and more sustainable shipping. 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.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for highly motivated graduates who:

• Have completed a relevant Master's degree by July 2027
• Have strong analytical capabilities
• Are curious and eager to learn
• Enjoy working collaboratively
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are interested in the future of the maritime industry
• Thrive in an international environment
• Are fluent in English

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

To be considered for this role, please ensure that you upload your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application system. The CV and application letter must be submitted in English.

If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in your application letter. 

Application deadline: October 16th 2026 at 23.59 CET. We will evaluate your application after the deadline and thank you for your patience. 

Any questions? Please contact Arnstein Gloppen, Global People Manager Maritime Advisory, arnstein.gloppen@dnv.com

Please note: if you either decide to withdraw or want to make changes in your application, you will need to submit a whole new application with a new email address. Please have all documents ready before submitting your final application. 

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.