Bureau Veritas calls for standardized security

Bureau Veritas Calls for Stronger Safety Regulations for Maritime Electrification and Battery Systems

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore emphasizes the need for clearer safety regulations to bolster maritime electrification. Their report highlights the critical roles of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Onshore Power Supply (OPS) in decarbonization. While OPS enjoys established standards, battery systems face regulatory gaps, raising significant safety concerns for crew members.

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Initiative to Advance Liquid Hydrogen in Maritime Applications

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is participating in NavHyS, a European initiative promoting liquid hydrogen in maritime applications. Collaborating with ArianeGroup, BV will provide Approvals in Principle for hydrogen storage systems, enhancing vessel safety. The project aims to decarbonize shipping, focusing on innovative below-deck LH₂ tank designs for service operation vessels.

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MARINE Cybersecurity Framework Gets BV Endorsement

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has officially endorsed the MARINE cybersecurity framework developed by ThreatScene SA. The framework, created in collaboration with the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, aims to combat cybersecurity threats in the maritime industry. It offers practical guidelines tailored for vessel operations, port infrastructure, and interconnected maritime systems.

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Bureau Veritas and OrbitMI Collaborate to Enhance Maritime Emissions Reporting and Compliance

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has integrated its emissions compliance platform, VeriSTAR Green, with OrbitMI’s maritime intelligence platform to simplify emissions reporting for shipping stakeholders. The collaboration aims to enhance environmental performance, reduce time and costs, and support regulatory compliance and decarbonization objectives in the maritime industry.

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Strengthening Maritime Cybersecurity: A Collaborative Approach

OTESAT_MARITEL and Bureau Veritas have joined forces to certify two cybersecurity solutions, IRIS and s@tGate, meeting IACS UR E27 Rev.1 standards for on-board cyber resilience. IRIS offers comprehensive protection onshore and onboard, with a security awareness e-learning module and Managed Security Services. Bureau Veritas is assisting in meeting the mandatory standard for vessels post-July 1st, 2024, aiming to enhance cyber resilience in the maritime industry.

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Bureau Veritas Report: Assessing Carbon Capture Technology Viability in the Marine Market

Bureau Veritas (BV) has released a report assessing the technical viability of carbon capture & storage (CCS) technology in the marine market. Titled “Onboard Carbon Capture: An Overview of Technologies to Capture CO2 Onboard Ships,” the report explores emerging CCS technologies, feasibility studies, challenges, and the role of carbon capture in decarbonizing the maritime sector.

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