We share your drive to leave the maritime world in a better place than we found it.
It’s what unites us, our passion for the oceans and our desire to not just protect our seas, but to shape a better maritime world for future generations. 👉
We have officially opened our first remote survey center, located in the major
#maritime
hub and the port city of
#Rotterdam
.
This marks a significant milestone, which enables us to offer a comprehensive range of
#RemoteSurveys
. Read our full press release>
We are pleased to collaborate with ThorCon International on the development of a 500MW molten salt
#nuclear
power barge for operations in Indonesia.
Read more 👉
In 1899, Bureau Veritas classed the world’s first polar
#icebreaker
: the Yermack, built for the Imperial Russian Navy
Today, we offer a range of
#notations
for merchant & passengerships plying icy waters including a dedicated Icebreaker notation
Read more:
Congratulations to
@cmacgm
for the delivery of CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE, the largest
#LNG
-powered container ship in the world.
We are proud to be a part of this first of a kind project. >>
#RegulatoryUpdate
:
We have released new-generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems (NR 206). They will help support and drive the development of zero-carbon propulsion options for modern ships.
Read More >
On
#DayoftheSeafarer
, we’re proud to support
@IMOHQ
's call for gender equality among seafarers. Our seafarers are the backbone of our industry but think how much more can be achieved with greater gender equality.
#WomeninMaritime
#IAmOnboard
We are excited about performing our very first survey using drones for conducting ultrasonic thickness measurements.
Read our full press release to find out about the benefits of this remote inspection compared to traditional survey practice. >>
#Drone
Today is the opening of the CMA Shipping 2019!
Our president, Matthieu de Tugny, is taking part in a key panel discussing pathways to a decarbonized shipping industry for this occasion.
Join us!
#shipping
#maritime
#events
Bureau Veritas has released new-generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems (NR 206). ANNIKA BRAREN is one of the few ships (so far!) where a rotor sail has been installed to save fuel and reduce emissions. Congratulations.
Read More >
We are delighted to award Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd an approval in principle for their new gas supply system developed for marine 4-stroke dual-fuel engines.
@MHI_Group
There are currently four main types of floating wind foundations. Discover the different floater design benefits and challenges in the table below.
Download your free copy of our offshore wind technology report to know more >
#offshorewind
#windenergy
Our president, Matthieu de Tugny, was featured on Lloyd's List where he shares his views on how the current epidemic may drive the transformation of class societies.
Read the article>>
#coronavirus
#ShipsAndShipping
#digitaltransformation
Happy International Women's Day!
At Bureau Veritas, we are proud to support
#IWD2020
and committed to helping forge a balanced world.
Together, we can help create a gender-equal world, and choose to be
#EachForEqual
.
Although the
#tanker
industry is expanding rapidly, it faces challenges in achieving operational and
#energy
efficiency.
Jonathan Hudson, our Global Market Leader for Tanker explains why the stakes are so high for tanker owners.
Read more 👉
#DidYouKnow
that Hydrogen can be produced using different energy sources?
There are currently 4 types of hydrogens: Black, Grey, Blue and Green
Check out our infographic to know more👉
#hydrogen
#sustainability
Bureau Veritas expects that more than 100 ships will be operating under the ‘Cyber Managed’ notation by the end of January 2020. This notation will enable shipowners to meet IMO 2021 requirements for cyber security. Read the full release >>
#CyberSecurity
Shipping has been in our DNA since 1828: I attended our Marine and Offshore Division's Committee with
@BV_marine
in Greece last week. It was an important opportunity to engage with our shipowner clients. Thanks to all!
Our Marine & Offshore Business Review is now online!
Explore the main trends dominating the industry, gain insight into our recent activities, and learn how we have been preparing for the future!
As a historical partner to the marine industry, we support all types of vessels, from large containerships and tankers to tugboats and fishing vessels. A warm welcome to the latest vessels joining the BV fleet…
#BVFleet
#WeAreBureauVeritas
#Shapingaworldoftrust
Congratulations to
@regentcraft
for receiving our AiP for their 12-passenger, fully
#electric
, wing-in-ground effect (WIG)
#seaglider
, the Viceroy.
This AiP has been an opportunity to further share & develop our expertise in new systems & technologies.👉
Today, We launched the latest addition to our integrated platform of
#digital
tools and services, Approval Explorer, a
#free
and user-friendly web application to
#identify
,
#locate
and
#contact
certified service
#suppliers
and product manufacturers.
Our new Executive Vice President, Matthieu de Tugny, spoke about the challenges that lie ahead for the
#shipping
industry.
“We want to approach sustainability through innovation to face global challenges”
“A lack of transparency does not adequately serve the interests of shipowners, ship managers, operators or charterers. Instead of pulling in different directions, we need to work collaboratively.” Charlotte Røjgaard, BV Technical Manager for Marine Fuel >>
Recently we delivered an AiP to
@theseacleaners
for their MANTA Sailboat project, a pioneering vessel offering solutions for collecting & repurposing floating plastic waste.
Today, we meet the team and delivered the certificate at
@Euromaritime22
.
👉
At BV we have almost 200 years of classification expertise protecting assets and people in challenging operating environments.
#DidYouKnow
we are classing more then 11,400 ships?
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rolf Stiefel as our new Regional Chief Executive. He will be based in Hamburg and responsible for Central Europe - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia.
Welcome to the team, Rolf!
Hear what Seth price,
@principlepower
's Vice President of Technology, and Pablo Necochea,
@Vestas
Lead Developer Floating Segment, have to say about floating
#wind
turbines and their challenges.
Read their thoughts in our technology report>
#offshorewind
To achieve true
#decarbonization
in the
#shipping
industry, alternative fuel options must be evaluated on a
#well
-to-wake basis.
One of the most promising ways to decarbonize shipping is to use e-fuels which are created using renewable energy.
Learn more 👉
Today marks an essential milestone in the deployment of wind-assisted technologies.
We're proud to announce the successful completion of the first installation of
@Airseas_Tech
' automated kite Seawing on a commercial vessel.
We're glad to announce the successful completion of 3D classification approval for the first ship design together with NAPA and Damen Engineering.
Read more 👉
We are honored to receive the
#SMART4SEA
Technology award
@Europort2019
. We are dedicated to supporting the technologies that will truly transform our industry and bringing these technologies to our workforce and processes to improve efficiency.
#Digitalization
#Maritime
Royal Australian Navy contracts Bureau Veritas to support the development of a Defence Seaworthiness Management System.
Read the full press release here >>
#Navy
#Contract
#announcement
A new generation of low-carbon tankers is emerging; They are larger, more reliable and they use fuels that will allow them to meet carbon reduction targets in the future.
Here's how we support the development of innovative
#tankers
👉
We are glad to have delivered Approval in Principle (AiP) to MODEC for the design of "MODEC NOAH," the next-generation newbuilt hulls for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.
Read More >>
We are delighted to issue the approval in principle for a new cold energy ‘Cryo-Powered’ regas system to MOL and DSME. This will be the first time that this kind of system has been developed for use in a floating terminal. Read our full press release >>
As regulators and local communities push for greener coastal navigation,
#ferry
operators and ro-ro ship owners are responding with dual-fuel and
#electric
hybrid solutions. Discover two BV classed innovative ferry concepts >>
#AlternativePropulsion
Arctic shipping has become a hot topic as new trade routes will allow ships to travel more directly, hence lower fuel consumption. But, it represents a set of challenges for vessels in terms of design and fitness for operation in polar waters. Read more >>
#DidYouKnow
Bureau Veritas is cited in Jules Verne's three most well-known literary works – 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Mysterious Island, and The Survivors of the Chancellor?
#unexpectedbv
#wearrebureauveritas
#LNG
is the fuel of the future that is available today. Demand for LNG, plentiful and relatively inexpensive, is growing to meet the demand for cleaner energy. Read more about the recent evolution of the Port of Singapore into an LNG bunkering hub >>
Congratulations!
@Daewoo
Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) has received an Approval in Principle for its innovative design and development of an 86K NH3 (
#ammonia
) carrier with NH3 propulsion.
Read more 👉
#Zero
-carbonFuel
Congratulations to
@opsealog
for securing our type approval for its Streamlog Garbage Record Book and Oil Record Book, a significant leap towards the deployment of digital reporting solutions in shipping.👉
CroisiEurope is applying Bureau Veritas infection prevention measures across a fleet of 32 vessels.
BV will help the CroisiEurope demonstrate that infection prevention measures have been put in place & they have been subjected to a rigorous audit process.>
Today is the first World Wildlife Day focusing on the life below water. We took this opportunity to raise awareness around the importance of the Underwater Radiated Noise.
#WorldWildlifeDay
Our Global Technology Leader for Smart ships, Najmeh Masoudi, will talk through the
#risks
, and possible ways to address the
#cyber
#challenges
during
@shipinsight
Conference.
Learn More:
The green shipping and safety and sustainability session moderated by our Communications Director
@NickBrown_BV
at Capital Link Forum in Hong Kong today. Nice to see a full room !
#shipping
#HKMPB
#HKMW
We are delighted to join IWSA!
We are now able to provide the independent testing, inspection and certification services to help stakeholders address both the safety and performance issues involved with wind generated propulsion for shipping.
Read More >>
Any ship owner or operator will tell you that maintaining the ship's onboard machinery is an essential part of the job.
We answer five important questions to put some perspective on machinery
#maintenance
systems👉
London is an incredibly important city for Bureau Veritas – we are headquartered in Paris, active globally & have a substantial presence in the UK.
#Thread
GTT has received Approval in Principle for its Mark III Flex system at
#Gastech2019
. A certificate was provided to Philippe Berterottière, GTT’s Chairman and CEO by Matthieu de Tugny, President, Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore.
#technology
#LNG
We've all heard about the benefits of smarter shipping, such as enhanced monitoring & greater support for decision making.
While "smart shipping" may sound like a daunting, complex topic, it just boils down to data.
Let’s examine what it really means 👉
New structural rules for steel ships, NR467
The new rules are a significant development in
#classification
society standards, building on extensive hydrodynamic simulations as well as unprecedented insight into hydrodynamics and structures.
Read More
Yesterday’s news announcing our partnership with
@sightcall
confirms the continued expansion of our remote survey capabilities. Our cooperation provides us with access to SightCall's remote support platform using real-time communication, AR, & AI >>
At Bureau Veritas, we strive to preserve our blue planet 🌍 for future generations while keeping people and assets safe. It's what unites us.
What does
#itswhatunitesus
mean to you?
Learn more about our mission here 👉
#shapingabettermaritimeworld
Welcome to the BV fleet! We are pleased to welcome these new passengers’ ferries that will transport over 5 million passengers annually between Hong Kong and outlying islands.
Read more👉
#electrichybrid
#ZeroEmission
#ferries
1rst day of exhibition at Aqua Nor, Trondheim, Norway ! Interested in fishing vessels or aquaculture certifications? Meet the BV Marine & Food teams at our booth D-300 !
#aquanor2019
#aquaculture
#seafood
#sustainability
We've granted a First Type Approval for Wireless Remote Helm Control System to
@SeaMachines
.
This technology offers flexible control for mariners, eliminating the need for the vessel operator to be bound to a fixed control station.
Read more>
In the course of managing
#coronavirus
crisis, remote surveys and service delivery are now vital for business continuity.
Read more about a
#remotesurvey
we carried out in February of an engine test with multiple stakeholders witnessing the test process. >
From tugs to tankers or passenger ships to ultra-large container ships, when it comes to
#LNG
fueling, we have the knowledge, experience and portfolio to prove we’re at the top of the class!
check out our latest fuel report for more >>
#2020andbeyond
Christophe and Sophie head to work together at Vard’s Søviknes facility in Ålesund. They don’t just get to work together sometimes, they are also husband and wife.
#ADayInLife
#ShipsandShipping
#MarineLife
The use of drones is rapidly expanding in performing unit inspections.
This solution improves on-board
#safety
for inspectors & also reduces the relative
#costs
We offer a simple, five-step plan for conducting drone-based inspections.
Discover our offer:
Congratulations to Onestep for winning the Offshore Wind Journal Award for the innovation of the year.
@evapeno_BV
, our Global Market leader for OSV & Tugs, presented the award.
#OSJConf19
We are pleased to grant Approval in Principle (AiP) to Marinnov for their innovative design of a 19,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank, the ‘Quadelprop’. Read the full press release here >>
#Marintec
#LNGbunkering
#AiP
#LNGBV
By switching to
#hydrogen
as fuel, ships can minimize
#emissions
, limiting air & water pollution. This is why hydrogen is a top fuel choice for
#inland
navigation vessels that travel on freshwater systems through populated areas. But are they safe?
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will take place on the River Seine in Paris & should be watched by more than half a million people.
We are helping
#inland
waterway operators transition to decarbonized propulsion.
Here's how 👉
#DidYouKnow
two-thirds of LNG fueled oil & chemical tankers in service are classed by Bureau Veritas?
Our expertise in oil tankers and chemical tankers has evolved over 130 years, ever since we classed the first-ever tanker in 1886.
Want to know more?
Julien Bec VP LNG as Fuel GTT with Philippe Donche-Gay and colleagues discussing
@cmacgm
's breakthrough order for 9 LNG fueled 22K containerships in front of a model on CSSC stand at
@PosidoniaEvents
#Posidonia2018
We signed a memorandum of understanding with the
@MPA_Singapore
and a letter of intent with the Singapore Maritime Institute to strengthen BV's presence in Singapore and support the development of the local
#maritime
sector.
Read more 👉
We are excited to announce the publication of EMSA FIRESAFE II reports. The study has been led by Bureau Veritas in coordination with RISE Laboratory & Stena with the objective to improve the fire safety of ro-ro passenger ships.
Download the report here:
Although still in a relatively early, pre-commercial stage, floating offshore wind holds a number of opportunities and challenges for a wide variety of industry players.
Find out more in our latest technology report >
#offshorewind
#windenergy
Christophe Chauviere, Marine France Director, Bureau Veritas, delivering a type approval certificate to Benoit Perrot (left), Portfolio Product Manager and Nicolas Bally (right), President, MAN Energy Solutions for their fluid monitor for lube oil.
#Euromaritime
#ship
#maintenance