Bureau Veritas and China Ship CAE Industrial Software Research Team Strengthen Cooperation in Ship CAE and AI Innovation

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) successfully hosted the China-France Symposium on Innovation and Cooperation in Ship Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software earlier on January 25 to 28, 2026, at its headquarters in Paris. The event concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BV and the China Ship CAE Industrial Software Research Team, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in naval architecture and marine engineering.

Jointly organized by BV and Harbin Engineering University (HEU) under the framework of the International Association for Innovation and Cooperation on Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (ICNAME), the symposium brought together more than 50 experts from leading academic and research institutions in China and France. Over four days, participants delivered 25 technical presentations covering ship hydrodynamics, structural strength, offshore engineering, intelligent ships, green propulsion, digital twins, 3D digital approval processes, and artificial intelligence applications in ship design and performance prediction.

The signed MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration in ship CAE industrial software. Areas of cooperation include mathematical modeling, numerical algorithms, benchmark validation, hydrodynamic analysis, propulsion performance, structural strength, fatigue and buckling assessment, and dynamic response modeling. The agreement also provides for joint workshops, talent exchange, and the co-development of specialized software modules.

Recognizing the growing importance of artificial intelligence in maritime design, both parties will collaborate on integrating AI into computational methodologies and engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and predictive accuracy. Research areas include AI-supported design processes, 3D digital model approval, and structural health monitoring technologies.

In parallel, Harbin Engineering University, BV, China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC), and Zhejiang University officially launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) focused on ship mooring safety under typhoon conditions. The initiative aims to enhance safety standards and risk assessment methodologies for vessels operating in extreme weather environments through advanced numerical simulation and structural response analysis.

Both sides have agreed to hold the symposium annually, alternating between China and France, creating a stable platform for sustained international cooperation and innovation in ship CAE software.