Bureau Veritas issues guidelines on using containers in bulk carriers

Bureau Veritas (BV) has developed a formalised approach to support the safe carriage of containers in bulk carriers, a trend which has grown in recent months due to container shortages.

The guidance from BV, which specialises in testing, inspection and certification, provides operators with pathways based on analysis and a thorough understanding of safety, regulatory and operational requirements.

Paillette Palaiologou, BV Marine & Offshore’s vice president for the Hellenic, Black Sea and Adriatic Zone, said: “We have significant experience and knowledge of bulk carrier design, classification, and operations across BV and particularly here in Greece, where we have numerous clients in the dry cargo market.