Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces that its Marine and Offshore division has been entrusted with the classification of the world’s first 5,000 cubic meter ammonia bunkering vessel, which will be built by Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Sasaki) and expected to be delivered around September, 2027. The project marks a significant step forward in establishing the infrastructure required to support ammonia as a next-generation marine fuel.
The vessel will be classed in accordance with Bureau Veritas’ rigorous standards for safety, sustainability, and innovation, including NR 620 – Rules for Bunkering Ships, and NR 467 – Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships. The vessel will also be eligible for SW-Registry and CYBER RESILIENT additional class notations, underscoring its data security protection credentials and in compliance with IACS UR E26 & UR E27.
This groundbreaking project builds on the long-term collaboration between Bureau Veritas and Sasaki in supporting the development and adoption of new fuels, such as ammonia, as part of our shared mission to drive environmental stewardship and innovation across the maritime industry.
This project reflects Bureau Veritas’ broader strategic initiative to support decarbonization and safety in alternative fuels through its Future Shipping Team (FST) — a global, cross-functional network of over 300 experts across 15 workstreams, guiding the maritime sector through complex transitions. With ammonia gaining traction as a promising zero-carbon fuel, Bureau Veritas continues to provide classification frameworks and technical insight to support shipyards, owners, and operators in making pragmatic, future-ready decisions.