Summer Student 2027 - Maritime Regulatory Affairs

Location:
Oslo, Norway
Business:
Maritime
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Temporary Staff
Job ID:
7598
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About the role

With 15,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries, DNV is a leading expert in risk management and assurance. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property and the environment, we provide customers and stakeholders with facts and reliable insights for confident decision-making.

Regulatory Affairs plays a vital role for DNV Maritime and its customers in a period of rapid change and increasing regulatory complexity. We monitor international regulations and standards in organisations such as IMO, ILO, the EU and IACS contribute to their development, and share regulatory insight internally and externally.

We are now looking for students who are ready to start their journey with us in the summer 2027.

What will you work on:

You will support Regulatory Affairs in transforming regulatory developments into clear, customer-relevant compliance insights. You will also investigate how regulatory information and policy updates can be structured to better support AI-enabled processes.

Future maritime regulation insights

  • Reviewing and improving the information structure and how regulatory developments are monitored.
  • Mapping developments to relevant ship segments.
  • Exploring how developments can be translated into customer-facing information through tools such as Compliance Planner

AI for Regulatory Affairs

  • Testing AI-assisted approaches for summarising, categorising and analysing regulatory information.
  • Evaluating strengths and limitations and developing prompts and workflows for recurring tasks.
  • Investigating how policy updates can be structured to better support AI-enabled processes.

The areas of deeper exploration:

The work above can be applied to one or both of the following regulatory areas, depending on your background and interests:

The future of green shipping

  • Following developments related to IMO and EU climate and environmental policies.
  • Comparing international and European approaches, identifying upcoming milestones and assessing implications for different stakeholders and ship segments.
  • Translating developments into briefing materials and presentations through digital and AI-enabled workflows.

Digital shipping

  • Following developments related to autonomous shipping, maritime cyber security and facilitation.
  • Identifying emerging trends and regulatory gaps and assessing implications for DNV and the maritime industry.
  • Translating developments into briefing materials and presentations through digital and AI-enabled workflows.

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What we offer

  • Valuable, real-life experience through meaningful work in Regulatory Affairs.
  • Access to knowledge and expertise across many maritime and technical disciplines.
  • The opportunity to explore environmental or digital regulation in depth and apply AI-enabled methods to a real maritime business case.
  • A professional network, established young-professional networks and informal events.
  • A workplace in beautiful surroundings by the sea, with gym facilities, activity groups, free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.
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.

About you

Who are we looking for?

  • A motivated and curious student with an interest in the maritime industry, regulations, sustainability or digitalisation, and a strong interest in exploring how digital tools and AI can create value in practice.
  • A proactive and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative when needed.
  • The ability to analyse complex information and communicate it clearly in both written and spoken English.
  • Relevant studies in maritime policy, law, engineering, sustainability, economics, data science, artificial intelligence or a related field.

We are primarily seeking students in the third or fourth year of a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s programme.

Interested? How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please register your CV, application letter and grade transcripts electronically in our application tracking system. All documents should be in English. If you apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the application letter.

Application deadline: 16 October 2026 at 23:59

Any questions? Please contact Georgios Kasimatis, Director of Regulatory Affairs, on +47 967 12 220.


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.

Projects and case studies

Our work helps pioneering companies and covers latest trends, regulations, initiatives to develop solutions to the most complex challenges the maritime industry is facing.

Remote surveys

By using an online or video link to the vessel, our dedicated remote surveyors can support vessels anywhere in the world.

Maritime Digital Twin

The cloud-based digital twin is a virtual image of customers’ assets, maintained through the lifecycle and easily accessible at any time.

Maritime Cyber Security

Cyber security is an important topic for the maritime industries due to rapid digital change that come with new threats and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

Du blir en del av vår globale overskuddsdelingsordning, som betyr at vi deler suksessen vår som selskap. Når vi gjør det bra, gjør du det også. Dette er en del av vår totale kompensasjon hvert år og avhenger av årsresultatene våre.

Personlig utvikling

Du får mange muligheter til å lære og vokse. Enten det handler om å bygge nettverk, få ressurser til å planlegge og nå dine karrieremål, eller ha frihet til å følge din egen nysgjerrighet – vi sørger for at du kontinuerlig utvikler deg.

Formålsdrevet organisasjon

Du blir en del av et verdensledende selskap med et tydelig formål: å verne liv, verdier og miljø. Du får muligheten til å bidra til å møte globale endringer gjennom arbeidet ditt.

Konkurransedyktige betingelser

Vi legger vekt på balanse mellom jobb og fritid og tilbyr fleksibel arbeidstid og arbeidssted, seks ukers ferie, subsidiert kantine, konkurransedyktig pensjonsordning, forsikringer og en global overskuddsdelingsordning.

Støttende kultur

Vi gir deg muligheter til å bygge relasjoner gjennom sosiale og profesjonelle nettverk. Vårt største fellesskap, CONNECT, arrangerer sosiale sammenkomster og uformelle treff gjennom hele året.

“I have become part of a "family", where I feel truly at ease and everyone is valued for doing their best for the entire community.”

Elena | NB/CMC Surveyor

"From a technical perspective, I’m proud of our innovative projects that delivery solutions aligned with safety and sustainability."

Eduardo | Offshore surveyor

"It feels so meaningful to take an active part of the global energy transition, creating a safe and sustainable future for all."

Ming Oleg | Senior Surveyor

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Learn more about Working here

Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

Does DNV complete background checks?

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.

Please ask your recruiter for further details. 

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.