Bureau Veritas, Laskaridis Shipping and METIS Cyberspace Technology are joining forces on a pilot project to develop a new BV SMART 3 Class notation covering the use of augmented data in ship operations.

The ‘Smartship’ pilot project will focus on developing a range of additional class notations adapted to the latest advances in digitalization technology, with a focus on the augmented ship. The SMART 3 notation will also cover ship to shore connectivity, remote decision support and remote operations.

Paillette Palaiologou, Vice President for Southeast Europe, Black Sea & Adriatic Zone at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, commented: ‘Digitalisation is transforming the maritime industry, bringing new challenges and opportunities. The new range of notations will help advance the journey towards more digitalized and autonomous ships.

Laskaridis Shipping has worked on applying advanced real time monitoring solutions which help optimise ship efficiency and minimise environmental impacts.

We are very proud to be a partner in the highly innovative SMART certification project,’ said George Christopoulos, Chief Operating Officer, Laskaridis Shipping.

‘We have committed to being at the forefront of maritime digitalization based on the gains these technologies deliver in operational excellence and enhanced ship sustainability.’