Oil Tankers & Chemical Tankers

Tanker safety: Limiting your risk

Crude oil tankers, product tankers and chemical carriers must uphold the highest safety and environmental standards while transporting hazardous, high-pollutant cargo. Maintaining a zero-incident approach to shipping is non-negotiable in this era of heightened environmental awareness and stringent regulations. Any spill can have devastating consequences, from irreparable environmental and reputational damage to the potential loss of life, cargo and vessels. This is why our industry must focus on the design, construction and operation of ships that meet the most rigorous safety and sustainability standards.

How we support you

Bureau Veritas’ expertise in oil tankers and chemical tankers has continuously evolved since we classed the first-ever tanker, the Glückauf, 160 years ago. Our technical knowledge, regulatory insights and continuous support make us a natural partner for owners seeking safety and reliability for their tankers.

Bureau Veritas Surveyor in the Ship Yard

TEAMS CLOSE TO YARDS

Bureau Veritas maintains a strong presence in China and South Korea, the global hub of oil and chemical tanker ship construction. Our familiarity with these markets and tanker-related technological innovations enables us to work on chemical tankers under construction. We class a wide range of vessels, including:

Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC)
Suezmax and Aframax oil tankers
Long Range (LR) and Medium Range (MR) product tankers
Chemical tankers
Asphalt carriers

Read our Oil & Chemical Tankers Brochure

SMART NOTATIONS

The Frontier Venture, classed with our SMART notations, is the latest example of “augmented ship” capabilities. Its data-driven insights and expert-in-the-loop services are enabling shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport to make complex decisions for the operational efficiency of its vessel. Bureau Veritas is the leader in SMART notations for tankers, helping future-proof vessels for upcoming regulations, realize decarbonization efforts, and lower the overall cost of liquid transport. Thanks to these notations, a new generation of oil and chemical tankers is taking to the water with advanced analytics, predictive maintenance and enhanced performance monitoring.

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DECARBONIZING FLEETS WITH OPTICARBON^TM

Our OptiCARBON™ platform helps optimize energy consumption and forecast fleet performance by simulating scenariosso that you can consider multiple decarbonization pathways and compare the impact of different operational strategies on future ship performance. As global demand for high-volume transport of liquids grows, efficient fleets have never been more important.

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LNG as fuel for tankers

Using LNG as fuel offers a cost-effective and viable solution for chemical tankers to comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations. Markets with the strictest regulations, like those in Northern Europe, are currently driving the market for LNG-fueled tankers. As the market expands, Bureau Veritas is ready with dedicated Rules for LNG propulsion. We are the leading classification society for LNG-fueled chemical tankers.

Insight: GAS-FUELED SHIPS FOR CLEANER SHIPPING

Chemical Tankers - Ship Classification - Chemical Transportation

CHEMICAL TRANSPORT COMPLIANCE

Veristar Chemicals is an internal Bureau Veritas tool to help experts easily develop comprehensive lists of transportable and non-transportable chemical products in bulk. This information enables Bureau Veritas to ensure vessel compliance with the IBC Code and define features for newbuilds.

CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Chartered chemical tanker ships are often asked to provide condition assessment surveys and class certificates. Bureau Veritas offers a Condition Assessment Program (CAP) to assist shipowners and charterers in obtaining this documentation. Our worldwide network of surveyors offers clear, thorough reports demonstrating a vessel’s seaworthiness.

Read our Condition Assessment Program Brochure

Arctic projects - Oil & Chemical Tankers in Arctic

SUPPORTING ARCTIC PROJECTS

Polar capability is growing as oil majors develop Arctic projects. Bureau Veritas supports the design, construction and operation of ships destined for the Arctic Circle with dedicated polar, ice class and winterization notations.

Insight: The complex future of arctic travel

Bureau Veritas, Leader in the classifications of Asphalt Carriers

Leader in Asphalt transportation

Bureau Veritas’ experience and specialist knowledge make us the classification society of choice for asphalt carriers, including those equipped with structural tanks and independent cargo tanks.

Read our brochure on Asphalt Carriers

ERS - Emergency Response Service Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

FAST RESPONSE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

In case of incident, Bureau Veritas’ emergency response teams can be on site within two hours. We also have significant experience moving damaged vessels to shore and mitigating water pollution.

ADDRESSING CYBER SECURITY

Technological advancements like intelligent data and connected equipment present new challenges for shipping. Chemical tanker managers and owners must now protect their fleets from cyberattacks. Attacks are growing in number and sophistication, making cybersecurity a priority for shipping industry stakeholders.

Bureau Veritas knows that cybersecurity is essential to safety management in shipping and offshore operations. This is why we provide best-in-class cybersecurity services built on our deep knowledge of industrial control systems, smart ships, networks and telecommunications. We provide:

A global network of cybersecurity experts provides secure ship designs and run efficient testing
Cyber compliance, detailed notations and practical guidelines for ships in service and newbuilds
Industry-leading regulation compliance for BIMCO, Flag administration, IMO, IACS, OCIMF, and more

+1400Bureau VERITAS-Classed Ships in service

50%Percentage of LNG Fueled oil/chemical tanker fleet in service classed by Bureau VERITAS

29%Percentage of asphalt carrier fleet in service classed by Bureau VERITAS

LEARN MORE ABOUT INCREASING OIL & CHEMICAL TANKER FLEET EFFICIENCY