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Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to advance cleaner shipping
Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbonise the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments originating from Asia, marking an important step towards a more sustainable maritime industry. For the period March 2024 to February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd’s highest product option for biofuels “Ship Green 100”, which relies on…
Bureau Veritas and Ponant advance polar safety research
The SAREX took place in September 2023 near Hershel Island, off the coast of Yukon, Canada. BV oversaw proceedings as US and Canadian search and rescue teams conducted the exercise aboard PONANT’s polar exploration cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot. The exercise followed a similar SAREX carried out in 2021, reputed to be the world’s first international…
Targray Joins Green Marine to Advance the Adoption of Sustainable Marine Fuels
Targray, a global leader in the supply of renewable fuels, feedstock, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce its new partner membership within Green Marine, a renowned voluntary environmental certification program for the North American and European maritime industries. This strategic engagement solidifies Targray’s commitment to decarbonizing maritime shipping, a sector which consumes more…
ABS and Sea Forrest Sign Pioneering MOU to Advance Maritime Electrification Technology
(SINGAPORE) ABS and Sea Forrest Power Solutions Pte Ltd (Sea Forrest), a subsidiary of BH Global, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive advancements in cutting-edge maritime electrification technologies. Supported by the new ABS Electrification Center in Singapore, the agreement will cover projects for electric vessels, shore charging infrastructure…
ABS and Pelagus 3D to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts
(SINGAPORE) ABS and Pelagus 3D Pte. Ltd., a joint venture company of thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the technologies and adoption of on-demand additive manufacturing (AM) of marine and offshore spare parts. During a three-year term, ABS and Pelagus 3D will collaborate on a…
Hanwha Ocean and Bureau Veritas partner to advance the Structural Assessment of Independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have announced a Joint Development Project (JDP) on the structural assessment of independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large ships. The JDP agreement was signed by Joong-Kyu Kang, Head of R&D Institute of Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd and Drago Pinteric,…
Hanwha Ocean and Bureau Veritas partner to advance the Structural Assessment of Independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships
Paris-La Défense, France – 18th September, 2023: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have announced a Joint Development Project (JDP) on the structural assessment of independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships. The JDP agreement was signed by Joong-Kyu Kang, Head of R&D Institute…
MOL and Shell Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance Decarbonisation in Maritime Sector
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Shell Marine Products Singapore, a business division of Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd (Shell) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to agree a joint focus on advancement of alternative maritime solutions and managing carbon emissions liabilities holistically. The companies will harness their unique perspectives as a fuel supplier…
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 has been supporting this innovative marine renewable energy project, which is conducted by EDF Renouvelables in partnership with Canadian energy company Enbridge Inc. This project’s ongoing success is further demonstration of the technical viability of…