Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore and Everllence have signed a Framework Agreement for Strategic Collaboration at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, establishing a five-year partnership focused on maritime decarbonization and digitalization running through September 2031.
The agreement brings together Everllence’s expertise in marine propulsion, energy systems and emissions-reduction technologies with Bureau Veritas’s capabilities in classification, technical assessment and regulatory support.
Collaboration will focus on alternative fuels, advanced propulsion concepts and innovative digital solutions, alongside technical knowledge sharing and the development of practical, customer-focused outcomes.
The framework establishes a governance structure to oversee the collaboration, including an annual Steering Group meeting to review progress, discuss major maritime industry developments and identify areas for further cooperation. Specific projects will be formalised through individual sub-agreements, allowing targeted initiatives to be developed as industry requirements, technologies and regulations evolve.
Christian Ludwig, Vice President at Everllence, described the partnership as reflecting the belief that the maritime industry’s most important challenges can only be addressed through strong collaboration, combining complementary expertise and a shared commitment to technical excellence. He said the common vision for decarbonisation and digitalisation is intended to create tangible value for customers while helping shape a safer, more efficient and more sustainable future for shipping.
