solutions onboard , measure decarbonization progress , and more ,” he lists .

REINVENTING FUELS

A key part of the new “ green push ” is the emergence of more sustainable fuels . Bureau Veritas has developed industry-first rules for ammonia as fuel , and new rules for methanol and wind propulsion systems , with rules for hydrogen to follow .

“ Our rules for methanol came out in July 2022 , and we ’ re presently working on hydrogen rules ,” confirms Ullrich .

Janne Paananen , Marine Chief Executive , Finland and Baltic States , for Bureau Veritas , points out that composing rules for various up-and-coming fuels is a major priority for the company .

“ We want to support the development of sustainable fuels and there ’ s certainly a lot of exciting innovation in the field . We are committed to contributing , in a big way , to the ongoing green transition in the marine industries ,” says Paananen .

BEYOND LNG

Bureau Veritas is already playing a key role in the development of LNG as fuel for large cruise ships , with classification of vessels under construction . The company is also providing regulatory expertise and design assessment for the installation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology as a demonstrator onboard the MSC World Europa , a low-emission cruise ship to be delivered in October 2022 .

“ MSC World Europe is an exciting opportunity to test new technology . We are also working to support several upcoming new builds with modified designs ,” says Andreas Ullrich .

Looking even further forward , Bureau Veritas is supporting the development of wind propulsion technologies , for example an R & D initiative by Chantiers de l ’ Atlantique named Ecorizon .

“ That involves a new sail ship design with fixed sails and we ’ re proud to be a partner in such an ambitious venture ,” says Ullrich , who believes that a “ renaissance for sails ships ” may well be in the cards in the coming years and decades .

EYE ON SHORE POWER

In addition to boosting sustainability upon the waves , there ’ s work to be done on dry land , too . The European Commission ’ s Fit for 55 program – intended to reduce the EU ’ s total greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % – stipulates that by 2030 all container and passenger ships must connect to shore power for port calls of over two hours .

“ In order to support this transition , we are providing certification services for the conversion of vessels to electric shore power ,” says Ullrich , while noting that it ’ s important to secure green energy at ports , and make sure that availability does not become an issue .

“ This can become difficult if you have to service , say , three cruise ships at the same time .”

“ Well-to-wake ” refers to the entire process from fuel production , and delivery to use onboard ships , and all emissions produced therein . photo : BUREAU VERITAS

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