Digital Classification
Classification services for the digital age
The maritime industry will be safer, smarter, more efficient and more sustainable as it moves into the next phase of digitalization. Described as Industry 4.0, this is the technological revolution that will change the way the shipping industry works.
With Digital Classification, Bureau Veritas is leading the way into the future with digital operating modes and digital services that are accessible to all clients, at any stage of digital transformation. Digital Classification is a vital platform for enabling the safe transformation of the industry. Our experts are using a range of key technologies to support our clients, including:
• 3D digital twin technology
• Aerial drones, remotely operated vechicles (ROV), crawlers and other robotics,
• Webcams, live streaming solutions,
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science
These technologies enable Bureau Veritas to provide ship owners, shipyards and other maritime stakeholders with a smart and collaborative approaches. From design to construction, and throughout operations, Digital Classification supports our missions to help our clients not only be safe and sustainable, but make better, data-driven decisions to improve assets operations and maintenance.
Classification in 3D
Digital Classification is bringing design review into the digital age by using a unique 3D model of a ship or asset. This eliminates the need for 2D drawings and provides a faster, safer way to conduct design review. Bureau Veritas experts, clients and suppliers can interact directly and simultaneously with the 3D model at any time, from anywhere.
With 3D classification, users can perform calculations, exchange information and address classification comments. 3D classification is available for hull structure review, and will soon extend to other disciplines, including fire safety, stability and machinery systems.
Ship owners and managers further maintain access to the 3D model developed at the design stage throughout the asset’s lifetime, building a complete and evolving model of their vessel and its history.
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TEch-enabled surveys
Digital Classification enables clients to move from physical surveys to partly or wholly remote, augmented or data-enabled surveys, enabling ship owners and managers increase safety, reduce costs, and facilitate inspection and maintenance.
Webcams, connected devices, and live-streaming solutions enable surveyors to perform a range of verification completely remotely. those are remote surveys, -“deciding remotely”.
Aerial drones, ROVs and crawlers help onboard surveyors inspect access and assess difficult-to-access or hazardous areas of ships, -"seeing remotely".
In addition, Bureau Veritas is leveraging AI, such as image recognition software, to develop augmented survey techniques. Bureau Veritas is supporting ship owners and managers in enhancing assesst integrity management by proposing an additional service with the AI powered application, Augmented surveyor 3D, to automate the identification and localization of structural defects and visualize in a re-built digital twin.
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Vice-President, Operation
Bureau Veritas M&O
New technologies now provide levels of detail and safety that benefit our clients and our surveyors. They are going to be part of everyday life for ship surveys.
From prescriptive to predictive
Digital Classification will help owners reduce and control risk before problems occur. While today’s surveys are planned and largely prescriptive, Bureau Veritas is developing new methodologies and asset condition monitoring to offer predictive surveys based on risk analysis. This customized approach will allow owners to benefit from a focus on critical survey items at the right time, resulting in improved safety, optimized asset maintenance, and reduced operational costs.
The Digital solutions our stakeholders need
The maritime industry’s digital transformation is a collaborative process. Bureau Veritas is working hand-in-hand with clients to define and develop the digital solutions they need. With our innovative and collaborative platforms, clients will have real-time access to the tools that can provide critical classification expertise.
