Bureau Veritas Certifies VELA’s New Emission-Free Cargo Ship Design
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has given a special certificate to VELA for their new cargo ship, which is designed to help the environment. This ship, called a trimaran, is a type of sailing vessel with three hulls, and it is built using aluminum. The ship’s total weight is about 1,600 gross tons (GT), and it is made to operate without releasing harmful emissions into the air.
Sailing Without Emissions
VELA’s trimaran is designed to sail using wind power and operate completely emission-free in normal conditions. This is a big step toward greener, more eco-friendly shipping, which will help reduce pollution in the oceans and air. Ships like this can play a key role in creating a more sustainable future for the shipping industry.
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How Bureau Veritas Helped with the Design
Bureau Veritas played an important role in making sure the ship’s design is safe and follows all necessary rules. During the design stage, they checked different parts of the ship, such as the hull structure (which is the body of the ship), the rigging (sails), and the ship’s ability to stay stable and safe in the water. They also looked at fire safety and how much of the ship stays above the water (freeboard).
BV made sure that the ship’s design met important safety standards, such as the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations for ships. They also made sure it followed specific rules like BV NR 206 (for wind propulsion systems) and BV NR 467 (for steel ships). All these checks helped confirm that VELA’s trimaran will be a safe, eco-friendly cargo ship.
Ongoing Support for Safety
After VELA starts building the ship, experts from Bureau Veritas will keep a close eye on the process to make sure everything is done safely and correctly. They will make sure that all safety and quality rules are followed. Once the ship is ready and sailing, Bureau Veritas will continue to check on it regularly. They will make sure it stays in good condition, operates safely, and continues to meet environmental regulations.
This ongoing support will help VELA’s new trimaran stay safe and efficient throughout its life on the seas. By using wind power and creating fewer emissions, this ship could set the stage for more green shipping in the future.