PASSENGER SHIPS - FERRIES

As the ferry market continues to grow, vessels of all sizes must comply with safety and environmental protection standards, while improving passenger experience and optimizing cargo operation.

GREEN SUPPORT AND DESIGN SAFETY FOR FERRIES

Many shipyards that have traditionally been involved in roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry building have full order books, and ship owners are turning to China and other countries for new construction projects.

Energy efficiency and improved environmental performance have become top priorities, in order to reduce operational costs and meet stricter environmental regulations. This drive for compliance, combined with a desire to optimize cargo space and improve passenger experience through innovation, has led to unconventional passenger ship designs, which require plan approval.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Bureau Veritas has a long history of working with shipyards and vessel owners worldwide. As a market leader in LNG-fueled RoPax ships, our engineers can provide vessel assessments, design approval, and retrofitting expertise. Moreover, through our statutory certification services, we support compliance with USCG passenger vessel regulations applicable to ships visiting the USA.

CLASSIFICATION EXPERTISE ACROSS FERRY TYPES

Passenger ship safety is a priority for owners. A leader in classification, Bureau Veritas’ Rules cover ferries of all kind. Our expertise covers large and small ferries, double-ended ferries, roll on roll off ferries, and luxury cruise ferries. We are a proud member of the INTERFERRY association.

PRESENCE IN ASIAN SHIPYARDS

With Chinese shipyards available for newbuilding projects, many passenger ship owners are placing orders. Bureau Veritas has a long history of working with Chinese yards, as well as the necessary expertise and on-site management skills to assure vessels are properly designed and outfitted.

SPECIALIZED NOTATIONS

Bureau Veritas offers notations for dangerous cargo, aided by our state-of-the-art assessment software, Veristar Dangerous Goods and Bulk. Comfort notations are increasingly popular, especially for luxury cruise ferries. To help clients demonstrate regulatory compliance, Bureau Veritas provides multiple environmental notations, including CLEANSHIP and EU Green Passport.

LNG AND HYBRID PROPULSION

As environmental regulations around the world are tightening, notably in Europe and Asia, vessel owners are increasingly adopting LNG and hybrid/electric propulsion concepts. Bureau Veritas helps RoPax ship owners comply with SECA and ECA standards, supporting retrofits of older ships and performing risk assessment studies for LNG propulsion and bunkering operations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES

In case of incident, Bureau Veritas’ Emergency Response Services (ERS) provides immediate technical assistance to vessels in distress. We perform rapid damage-stability calculations and structural-integrity assessment services to determine the most effective rescue measures.