Opticarbon: for forward thinking fleets

Optimizing emissions for forward-thinking fleets

The maritime industry is under growing pressure to decarbonize. The introduction of EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and prospective IMO Net-Zero Framework regulations is making emissions compliance a top priority for fleet managers.

That is why Bureau Veritas developed OptiCARBON^TM: an integrated web platform that facilitates tailored emissions strategies, enabling optimal energy use, fuel spend and regulatory cost exposure.

The OptiCARBON^TM decision platform adapts to new and evolving regulations, providing clarity in the face of operational complexity and uncertainty.

Watch the video to discover how OptiCARBON^TMgives you the tools to optimize your fleet management

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Tailor-made solutions

OptiCARBON™ is not a one-size-fits-all tool.

It helps shipowners assess and improve the climate performance of their fleets, NGOs track progress across the maritime sector, and supports financial institutions in measuring, monitoring and improving the climate alignment of their portfolios.

What are the key benefits of OptiCARBON^TM?

OptiCARBONTM is designed to be predictive and customizable, helping fleet managers, shipowners, banks and public organizations stay one step ahead of projected regulatory milestones and timelines.

Users can tailor their OptiCARBONTM decision platform to:

Predict fuel costs and carbon tax expenses with precision
Evaluate and retrofit options for maximum cost-effectiveness
Optimize fleet performance across different fuel and operating scenarios
Adapt strategies to evolving technical and regulatory requirements
Assess newbuilds and predict their impact on fleet performance and emissions
Match vessels to routes and operating profiles where they perform best

Why use OptiCARBON^TM?

At Bureau Veritas, we believe that reducing fuel and emissions costs starts with accurate prediction. By forecasting these costs, we can effectively help our clients identify the best optimization strategies to meet their operational and business needs.

OptiCARBON^TManticipates the financial impact of EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime standards before they affect our clients’ bottom line. Without a cost-optimization strategy, non-compliance costs could more than double by 2035.¹

Forecast fleet performance with confidence

By using the OptiCARBON^TMdecision platform’s planning tools, users can forecast fleet performance and return on investment while continuously adapting their strategy based on various technical and regulatory scenarios.

OptiCARBON^TM replaces complex spreadsheets with an expert-led platform that helps teams save on costs and work collaboratively to compare scenarios and make key decisions.

Avoid the cost of small errors

Small errors in carbon tax forecasting can lead to significant financial and strategic consequences.

For example, a 1% error in biofuel prediction² results in:

Up to €100,000 in fuel cost impact
Up to €20,000 in EU ETS cost impact
Up to €200,000 in FuelEU Maritime cost impact

OptiCARBON^TM runs assessments on highly accurate digital models across different routes and speeds to optimize energy consumption and simulate a full range of fleet adaptations.

This enables fleet managers to visualize the concrete impacts of changing operating profiles, onshore power supply, biofuel blends, vessel retrofits, electrification investments and more.

Unlock savings and sustainability goals

OptiCARBON^TMseamlessly integrates custom KPIs, transforming carbon management from a routine task into a strategic, impact-driven tool that precisely aligns with business objectives.

This helps identify actions that can reduce total operating and compliance costs while supporting decarbonization targets.

Potential savings per vessel³ include:

Fuel strategy - up to €200,000, based on a 1.5% biofuel strategy
Speed optimization - up to €400,000, based on a 5% fuel reduction
Shore power - up to €400,000, based on a 10% fuel reduction and 5% total cost saving

^1,2based on 2024 data averaged across all vessels over 5,000 GT, considering 75% of voyages taking place in the EU

³Forecast for 2026

With our EU tax cost simulator, clients can explore the OptiCARBONTM platform and estimate compliance costs.

Try our tax simulator today!

Getting started with OptiCARBON^TM

The OptiCARBON^TM decision platform offers three subscription-based strategy options to address different levels of fleet complexity and optimization needs.

Subscribe to the model you need and adapt as your strategy evolves:

Free*

(limited input, limited output)

Premium

limited output

ELITE

unlimited

All regulations
Retrofit evaluation
Biofuel optimization
Four vessel numbers

All the benefits of free +
Unlimited vessel numbers
Price and fuel access
Collaborative work

All the benefits of premium +
Energy models
Voyage-based consumption
Speed optimization
Shore power
Advanced voyage simulation

Once clients have provided their most recent annual consumption data, our experts will configure their OptiCARBON^TM decision platform. We will then provide access and tailored training to help each client get the most out of the platform’s insights.

*for all BV clients, upon request

Ready to begin your emissions reduction journey?

Our experts are available to help you identify the OptiCARBON^TM offer best suited to your fleet and needs.

Get in touch with us to request a demo or learn more about our 30-day free trial.

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