About the company
Bureau Veritas is an international classification society and testing, inspection and certification organisation founded in 1828. Within its Marine & Offshore division, the company provides classification, certification and technical advisory services to shipowners, shipyards, designers and offshore operators worldwide.
Its core activities include vessel classification, statutory certification on behalf of flag administrations, risk assessment, technical due diligence and compliance support across the maritime value chain. Bureau Veritas develops and maintains technical rules and guidance covering vessel design, construction and operation, including emerging propulsion systems and alternative energy technologies.
Through its global network of surveyors and technical experts, the organisation supports safe, compliant and technically robust maritime projects, including vessels integrating new energy systems aligned with zero-emission objectives.
Activities
In the context of Absolute Zero emissions shipping, Bureau Veritas contributes through:
- Classification and certification of vessels integrating fuel cells, battery and energy storage systems, electric propulsion, and wind-assisted propulsion technologies.
- Approval in principle (AiP) and rule development for hydrogen-powered vessels and associated onboard systems.
- Safety assessment and risk modelling for hydrogen storage, handling and fuel cell integration.
- Support to ports and offshore projects integrating renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure linked to maritime applications.
- Development of technical guidance to enable regulatory compliance with evolving IMO and regional frameworks.
- Its role is primarily technical assurance and regulatory alignment, enabling safe deployment of zero-emission technologies at scale.