New BV notation for ULEVs

The ULEV notation is BV’s newest recognition for ultra-low emission vessels and covers air quality, including hydrocarbons, carbon, NOx and particulate matter, as well as particle numbers. The Jan De Nul Group’s five new trailing suction hopper dredgers have become the first ships to receive this recognition.

Laurent Leblanc, senior vice president technical & operations at BV Marine & Offshore, said that preserving the environment is at the heart of all innovation strategies. “Thanks to Bureau Veritas expertise and our environmental commitment, we have pioneered the development of rules for low-emission vessels and today we are very proud to accompany Jan De Nul on their sustainability journey,” he said.

As well as design solutions, Jan De Nul Group is adopting 100% renewable fuel and, since the end of 2019, its first TSHD in Zeebrugge has been operating on 100% biofuel. The Group is considering this switch for other dredging vessels.

Michel Deruyck, head of energy at Jan De Nul Group, said that air pollution was one of the biggest dangers to public health. “Jan De Nul focuses on minimalising the footprint of its maritime activities on ambient air quality and climate, and therefore designs its latest vessels fitted with a highly advanced exhaust gas filtering system by means of a selective catalytic reduction system and a diesel particulate filter,” he said.