Bureau Veritas Opens Cruise Excellence Center in Miami

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the launch of a new Cruise Center of Excellence in Miami, to connect customers in local proximity to a global network of BV experts dedicated to supporting operators as they navigate increasingly complex market environments.

The cruise hub joins BV’s global network of Centers of Excellence across sectors including Gas (Doha) and Offshore (Singapore, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur). With the launch of the dedicated Cruise Center of Excellence, BV is well positioned to support clients in turning ambitious concepts into viable designs, as well as helping operators to navigate evolving market requirements whilst improving performance throughout the life of their assets.

BV has experience within the cruise sector and supports some of the largest cruise operators across a broad range of specialisms. Its expertise spans decarbonization strategies, from wind propulsion to bio-LNG capability for large cruise ships, alongside industry-leading advisory services covering fire safety, lifeboat arrangements, evacuation analysis, and smoke and fire propagation simulations. The Center also provides expertise in emerging technologies, digitalization and cybersecurity to support future-ready cruise operations.

Recent examples of BV’s capabilities within the Cruise sector range from providing dedicated monitoring and validation support to MSC Cruises to secure