Yacht Management Software DeepBlue Earns DNV Approval, Emphasizing Digitalization of Maintenance Systems

Published: 06 Jan 2026
DeepBlue, the yacht management platform, has successfully secured type approval from DNV for its Planned Maintenance System module, a significant achievement in digital yacht operations.

In an exceptional milestone in digital yacht operations, the yacht management platform DeepBlue has garnered type approval from DNV for its Planned Maintenance System (PMS) module. This development brings the software within an internationally recognized classification framework, underscoring the growing role of digitalization in yacht maintenance and operations.

DNV’s approval testifies to the ongoing efforts to standardize digital maintenance data and fortify connections between onboard systems and classification services. As Diego Zanco, DeepBlue’s Chief Operating Officer, puts it, this certification goes beyond being a mere badge. Rather, it attests to the prowess of their technology to withstand the rigorous scrutiny that their customers contend with daily. DeepBlue’s development strategy has always revolved around real operational conditions, and this approval is a significant affirmation of that approach.

DeepBlue’s focus doesn’t end with obtaining DNV’s approval. Looking towards the future, they intend to expand this compliance further. DNV issued approval confirms the PMS’s adherence to class requirements relating to onboard maintenance management’s functionality, reliability, and compliance. As Erik Spieler from DNV articulates, the PMS module fulfils the stringent DNV specifications needed for standardizing maintenance data transfer. Indeed, this is a stride towards greater industry digitalization and the evolution of classification services.