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Our Services per Ship type

What are the classification needs of different ship types?

Each ship is different – not only in its type, but in the individual aspects of its design, its owner’s ambitions, operating profile, location and much more. Ship type is a key distinction by which classification societies can tailor their Rules, notations, audits and Class surveys to best support each and every vessel to compliance.

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  • Bulk Carriers, Dry Cargo Ship - Bureau Veritas Marine ship Classification

    BULK CARRIERS

    We count more than 1,100 bulk carriers in our fleet and offer Rules that address the technical and operational challenges these vessels face, from cargo safety to lowering emissions.

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    CONTAINER SHIPS

    Our Rules for container ships focus on ensuring safety and operational agility, while fully respecting structural and engineering requirements.

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    CRUISE SHIPS

    Bureau Veritas classes large and luxurious cruise ships, and is also supporting the rapidly developing exploration cruise industry with forward-thinking Rules to prepare for the next generation of fuels.

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  • Dredges Ship Classification - Improving operational Flexibility

    DREDGERS

    We class almost a third of the dredgers currently in operation around the world and have developed comprehensive Rules to cover all design variations for this ship type.

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  • Dry Cargo Ship Classification - egbert wagenborg - Bureau Veritas Marine

    GENERAL CARGO

    Our offer for general cargo ships – vessels designed to carry both free-flowing and contained cargo - recognizes their versatility and need for longevity and stability. We help you ensure that specialized cargos subject to particular loading cases reach t

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  • Passenger Ships - Ferries - ice class ship classification

    FERRIES

    We support ferry and passenger vessel owners in their pursuit of passenger safety and comfort, while also complying with coastal and inland emission restrictions.

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    FISHING VESSLES

    A leading classification partner for fishing vessels, we help ensure safety and reliability, compensating for decentralized regulatory standards.

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  • Gas Carriers - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Classification

    GAS CARRIERS

    As the global demand for reliable gas supply grows, we offer its expertise to support the integrity of ever-larger gas carriers and their onboard equipment.

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    INLAND NAVIGATION

    We guide the compliance of all types of ship and other assets in inland waterways around the world.

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  • Naval Ship / Military Design

    NAVAL VESSELS

    We have partnered with over 30 navies globally to class combat and non-combat vessels alike to exacting standards of safety and performance.

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  • Wind of change - Courtesy of Cemre - Offshore Service Vessel

    OFFSHORE SERVICE VESSELS

    OSVs are on the frontline of today’s global energy supply and the offshore industry’s energy transition. We are proud to offer you Rules tailored to guiding safety and sustainability in all types of these vital vessels.

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  • Meet the Next Generation of Low-Carbon Tankers

    OIL & CHEMICAL TANKERS

    We mobilize our long experience to ensure that today’s oil and chemical tankers operate in the safest possible conditions as they become ever-more sophisticated.

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    RO-RO SHIPS

    Ro-ro vessels must ensure safety and structural integrity despite high stresses, vibrations and atypical cargos – challenges that we support yards and owners in overcoming.

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  • Sparky - electric tug

    TUGBOATS

    A leader in the classification of tugs, our Rules guide the development of an array of new designs and efforts to lower the carbon footprint of these ship types.

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  • IMPROVING SHIP SUSTAINABILITY for Yachts

    YACHTS

    Our Rules for yachts ensure that there is no compromise in safety and environmental performance, while delivering the luxury that owners and charterers expect.

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Why should you choose BV class for your ship?

We have the largest classed fleet by number of ships of any Classification society. With more than 11,530 BV-classed vessels in 2022, our fleet is very diverse and we offer extensive knowledge of highly specialized vessels. Our Rules are developed in close partnership with the maritime industry and continuously adapted to the current needs of all ship types.

Throughout our history we have been the classification partner of pioneering vessels. From the first icebreaker in 1899, to the first LNG carrier in 1962, we are now guiding all types of vessels, from harbor tugs to vast container ships, to achieve their objectives in safety and performance. We understand that your ships and your objectives are unique and strive to provide the guidance that meets your needs.

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Ulrik Dan
Frørup

Chief Commercial Director

Bureau Veritas M&O

Classification requires an understanding of the international and regional regulations governing the maritime industry and the specific needs and challenges a single vessel faces.
That’s why we can say we are flexible without compromise at Bureau Veritas. Compliance and safety are non-negotiable, but we have the hands-on experience to translate the regulations meaningfully for any ship type.

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