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Bureau Veritas’ certification supports the advance of Provence Grand Large
In 2017, BV was appointed for the certification of the PGL floating offshore wind (FOW) pilot project. Since then, BV…
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ABS Chairman, President and CEO Delivers Inspirational Commencement Message to Webb Institute Graduates
Christopher J. Wiernicki Highlights the Continuing Importance of People Over Technology in Shipping (GLEN COVE, New York) “We…
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Bureau Veritas unlocks milestone in inspection expertise with world’s first Ex-certified legged robot for global oil and gas industry
“We are always looking to extend our capabilities, and certifying a world-first piece of technology is down to the hard…
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Bureau Veritas Approves Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion for VLCC and LNG Carriers
Approval follows joint development work with HHI, TotalEnergies and MOL Paris La Défense, June 13 2023 – Bureau Veritas (BV),…
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ABS Tackles Real-Time Issues in Container Shipping Landscape with Maritime Experts
Tighter Regulations Expected to Promote Decarbonization (HAMBURG) ABS hosted an industry-leading containership summit in Germany to provide a holistic…
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“Ballast keel” in Marine Glossary
A “ballast keel” refers to a heavy, typically elongated structure attached to the bottom of a sailboat’s hull, specifically keelboats…
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“Ballast” in Marine Glossary
“Ballast” in the context of marine refers to the weight or material placed in a ship’s hull to improve its…
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“Baggywrinkle” in Marine Glossary
“Baggywrinkle” is a term used in marine and sailing contexts to refer to a protective covering made of soft material,…
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“Azimuth” in Marine Glossary
In marine terminology, “azimuth” refers to a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a fixed reference point (usually true north) to…
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“Athwartship” in Marine Glossary
“Athwartship” is a nautical term used to describe a direction or position perpendicular to the centerline of a ship, running…
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