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DNV invests in Aquabench to strengthen knowledge, digitalization and sustainability in Chilean aquaculture. DNV has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Aquabench S.A., a leading provider of services, analytics and insights to the Chilean salmon industry. The investment will support Aquabench's continued growth and give its customers access to even more advanced solutions, tools and analytical capabilities. As the world's second-largest producer of salmon, Chile is one of the most important aquaculture markets globally. With DNV's global footprint and trusted technical expertise Aquabench will be even better positioned to drive innovation and further development, while maintaining its independence, customer proximity and deep understanding of the local industry. Aquabench holds a unique position in the Chilean aquaculture industry as a neutral and collaborative information platform, built on an extensive database of production, environmental and fish health data. Integrity and responsible handling of information will remain fundamental principles for the business. DNV and Aquabench also confirm their shared commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality, data security and data governance, ensuring both the protection of customers' sensitive information and compliance with applicable competition law. "Chile is one of the world's most important producers of high value seafood, and the investment in Aquabench reflects DNV's long-term commitment to supporting the sustainable development of the industry. With DNV as a majority owner, Aquabench will have an even stronger foundation for developing new offerings and delivery models, continuing to be a strategic support for the Chilean aquaculture industry and adjacent sectors," said Geir Fuglerud, CEO Life Sciences at DNV. As part of DNV's global ecosystem, Aquabench will be able to contribute to faster development of innovative services in areas such as fish health, biosecurity environmental analytics, and sustainability. One particularly important area will be the further development of collaborative fish health projects, which can create new opportunities for knowledge sharing and help address common challenges through development of best practice across markets and regions. Digitalization will be central to this new phase. Through DNV's global experience in risk management, technology and assurance, Aquabench will be able to develop digital solutions faster and to a higher standard. This will provide customers with more reliable information, more efficient processes and a stronger basis for decision-making, while giving companies deeper insight into production and operational conditions based on robust data and advanced analytics. "Aquabench has built a unique position based on trust, data and deep industry knowledge. By combining the company's local expertise and insight with DNV's global capabilities, we see significant opportunities to accelerate innovation, digitalization and knowledge-sharing for the benefit of customers in Chile and abroad," said Rikard Albrigtsen, International Business Development Lead at DNV. The investment also means that Aquabench becomes part of an international company and expert communities within aquaculture, technology and sustainability. This unlocks new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge transfer and synergies across markets and disciplines, with customer needs and the development of the Chilean aquaculture industry as the clear starting point. "Aquaculture companies are facing increasingly stringent requirements related to traceability, sustainability and operational efficiency. This investment gives us the opportunity to strengthen our role as an independent knowledge partner and offer the industry increasingly digital, precise and future-oriented solutions," said Joel Leal, General Manager of Aquabench. Preserving the trust and strong relationships Aquabench has built with its customers will remain a high priority. The investment will also support the further development of Salmobench, Aquabench's digital intelligence platform for the Chilean salmon industry, providing digital intelligence platform to support informed decisions throughout the value chain. The investment follows DNV's recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqualis, a Chilean provider of aquaculture infrastructure inspection and certification services. Both investments reflect DNV's long-term commitment to Chile's aquaculture industry, strengthening its capabilities in infrastructure assurance, industry insight and digital decision support.

DNV expands aquaculture inspection and certification services in Chile. Published: October 18, 2026 Reading time: 2 min. DNV has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Aqualis, a Chilean provider of aquaculture infrastructure inspection and certification services. The acquisition will expand DNV's assurance capabilities in Chile, one of the world's leading aquaculture-producing countries, and strengthen its ability to help producers meet changing regulatory requirements through inspection and certification of critical infrastructure. Aqualis is authorized by Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) to provide certification under Standard 1821. The company operates across all three of Chile's principal sea-based aquaculture regions and serves many of the country's largest salmon producers. Since its establishment, Aqualis has developed a reputation as a partner to the industry through its focus on quality, transparency and technical expertise. Its inspection and certification services combine specialist knowledge with advanced inspection technology in an integrated business designed to scale with customer demand. As regulatory scrutiny increases and expectations around infrastructure integrity, transparency and certification evolve, Chile's aquaculture sector is facing growing demand for comprehensive assurance services. "Chile is one of the world's most important aquaculture producers and continues to play a leading role in the industry's development," said Geir Fuglerud, CEO of Life Sciences at DNV. "As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, producers increasingly need assurance partners that combine technical expertise, operational scale and digital innovation. Robust infrastructure assurance underpins sustainable operations, supports fish welfare and helps build confidence across the aquaculture value chain. Aqualis has built an impressive reputation as a key business partner to many of Chile's leading producers, and together we are strengthening our ability to support a safe, sustainable and trusted aquaculture industry." DNV said the acquisition will strengthen the support available to producers as they manage infrastructure risks and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. "Effective infrastructure assurance is about much more than meeting regulatory requirements. It provides operators with confidence that critical assets are performing as intended, while giving them the insight needed to manage risk proactively. We can help producers make better-informed decisions, strengthen asset integrity and support safe, reliable operations throughout the lifecycle of their farms," said Rikard Albrigtsen, International Business Development Lead at DNV. Aqualis's service offering includes a proprietary digital platform that gives customers access to inspection findings, infrastructure status, certificates and historical records for each farming site. The platform provides traceability across inspections and enables producers to track infrastructure conditions, demonstrate regulatory compliance and improve oversight of their assets. It is also designed to streamline certification throughout the lifecycle of aquaculture infrastructure. "Joining DNV marks an exciting milestone for Aqualis," said Nicolas Mayer-Rechnitz de Petris, Managing Director of Aqualis. "Since our establishment, our ambition has been to deliver a more transparent approach to aquaculture infrastructure assurance. Becoming part of DNV allows us to build on that vision by combining our local expertise with DNV's global assurance experience, creating even greater value for customers as regulatory expectations continue to evolve." The acquisition will combine Aqualis's local market knowledge and digital inspection capabilities with DNV's international assurance experience, broadening the services available to Chilean aquaculture producers as regulatory and operational requirements develop.

DNV and Newton's Tree launch education program to Advance Responsible AI Adoption in Healthcare. New initiative helps healthcare organizations navigate AI risks, governance, and implementation with practical clinical and regulatory expertise HOUSTON, TX, [15 October 2026] DNV and Newton's Tree have launched Governing AI in Healthcare: Safety, Risk, and Executive Leadership, a two-day education course designed to help healthcare organizations govern and implement artificial intelligence responsibly across clinical, operational and administrative environments. Co-led by DNV and Dr. Haris Shuaib of Newton's Tree, the course provides healthcare executives and operational leaders with practical guidance on AI implementation, governance, patient safety and risk management. Through real-world case studies and structured exercises, participants learn how to apply ISO 9001 quality management principles to evaluate organizational use cases, establish effective oversight and develop an actionable plan for the responsible adoption and ongoing monitoring of AI-enabled technologies. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare workflows, organizations must balance opportunities for improved efficiency, decision-making and care delivery with considerations related to patient safety, regulatory compliance, accountability and organizational risk. The course is intended to help leaders translate broad AI principles into governance structures, controls and management practices that can be applied within their organizations. "Healthcare leaders understand that AI is rapidly becoming part of their organizations, but many are still determining how best to govern its use responsibly," said Alex Imperial, Global Director of Healthcare, DNV. "The opportunities are significant, but so are the questions surrounding accountability, oversight, risk management and patient safety. This program combines clinical AI expertise with proven governance and management-system principles to help organizations build the knowledge and frameworks needed to adopt AI with confidence." The curriculum addresses executive accountability, organizational readiness, governance structures and the differing risk profiles of healthcare AI applications. Participants examine how management-system approaches, including principles reflected in ISO 9001, can support proportionate controls, performance monitoring and continual improvement throughout the AI lifecycle. The course builds on a broader collaboration between DNV and Newton's Tree, combining DNV's expertise in healthcare accreditation, quality management, governance, digital health and risk-based approaches with Newton's Tree's experience in clinical healthcare AI implementation. Together, the organizations are helping healthcare leaders strengthen AI governance and support safe, effective and responsible adoption. Founded by medical physicist and clinical AI leader Dr. Haris Shuaib, Newton's Tree brings practical experience in helping healthcare providers evaluate, deploy and monitor AI technologies through its enterprise AI orchestration and governance platform. DNV contributes healthcare assurance, patient-safety, risk-management and management-system expertise, connecting real-world AI implementation with established approaches to organizational oversight and accountability. The course was piloted with Harris Health in Houston in June 2026, bringing together members of the health system's leadership team to explore AI governance challenges, implementation considerations and organizational readiness. Participants described the course as "eye-opening" and highlighted the value of examining AI adoption from both clinical and governance perspectives. Following a positive response to the pilot with Harris Health, DNV and Newton's Tree have scaled the course, offering it to healthcare organizations across US markets. About DNV. DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise, DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions. Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful and forward-thinking companies. In the healthcare sector, DNV is a leading accreditation and certification organization helping healthcare providers improve quality, enhance patient safety, and strengthen organizational performance through standards-based assessment, education, and advisory services. About Newton's Tree. Newton's Tree is a global healthcare AI company that enables healthcare providers to select, test, deploy, and monitor in-house and third-party AI products through its enterprise AI orchestration and governance platform.