Ageing fleet posing safety challenge for classification societies with calls for more scrapping

DNV Maritime boss points to geopolitics and good markets as vessels older than 20 years remain in service

Knut Orbeck-Nilssen says safety incidents are increasing and older tonnage is largely to blame. — Knut Orbeck-Nilssen says safety incidents are increasing and older tonnage is largely to blame.Photo: Butler Photography/CMA

Craig Eason

TradeWinds technology editor Oslo

Published 2 June 2025, 22:20Updated 3 June 2025, 10:04

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