StormGeo, a leading provider of maritime technology solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (Bureau Veritas), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, for more efficient reporting and verification of CO2 emission data.
By integrating StormGeo’s solutions with Bureau Veritas’ advanced emission compliance platform, VeriSTAR Green, the collaboration will streamline the emission reporting and verification process for vessels between 400 and 5,000 gross tonnage (GT), as well as offshore vessels of 400 GT and above. This will help stakeholders, including shipowners and charterers, efficiently meet EU MRV, EU ETS, and IMO emission requirements.
The EU MRV Regulation, launched in 2018, requires vessels over 5,000 GT sailing to and from Europe to provide detailed data on their CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Additionally, as of January 1, 2025, the regulation extends to general cargo ships between 400 and 5,000 GT and offshore vessels of 400 GT and above.
Today, StormGeo has 3,500 vessels using its EU MRV solutions. Building on this extensive experience, StormGeo is now extending its expertise to support smaller vessels required to comply with these regulations starting in 2025.
“We are leveraging the knowledge gained from working with large fleets to support the compliance needs of smaller vessels. Our solutions are designed to streamline the compliance process, making it easier for all vessel types to meet the necessary environmental standards while optimizing operational efficiency. By partnering with Bureau Veritas and integrating StormGeo’s solutions with their VeriSTAR Green platform, we can offer these vessels the same level of expertise and solutions, enabling a seamless transition to meet the new EU MRV regulations,” says Petter Andersen, Senior Vice President of Shipping, StormGeo.
“Bureau Veritas has been focusing on helping the maritime industry adapt to evolving regulations with practical, innovative digital solutions. Through our partnership, we are connecting StormGeo’s solutions with our environmental compliance platform VeriSTAR Green, to support the industry’s shift towards more sustainable operations while facilitating compliance with changing environmental standards,” says Laurent Hentges, Vice President – Digital Solutions & Transformation at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.
Sofuoglu International Shipping – Regulatory Compliance with StormGeo and Bureau Veritas
The collaboration between StormGeo and Bureau Veritas will support clients such as Sofuoglu International Shipping in having their data verified for emission regulation by Bureau Veritas.
In 2024, the prominent Turkish maritime company successfully integrated StormGeo’s s-Log Reporting solution across its entire fleet. This proactive step positioned Sofuoglu as one of Turkey’s most well-prepared shipping companies for the 2025 regulatory changes.
“Providing our charterers with an energy-efficient, regulation-compliant fleet is a priority. With StormGeo’s solutions, we are confident in our ability to stay ahead of the regulatory curve while also contributing to the maritime industry’s decarbonization efforts,” said Murat Er, Owner of Sofuoglu International Shipping.
The integration of StormGeo’s solutions was supported by a series of collaborative workshops and ongoing assistance, ensuring Sofuoglu’s team was fully equipped to implement the system across all vessels. As a result, Sofuoglu now benefits from seamless data collection and compliance with the EU MRV Regulation, giving them a competitive edge in the market.
Supporting Compliance for Europe’s Maritime Industry
In addition to Sofuoglu’s fleet, StormGeo has onboarded numerous vessels under 5,000 GT from prominent companies, spanning general cargo and offshore vessel types operating across Europe.
“Our tailored solutions have helped these vessels seamlessly prepare for the 2025 EU MRV Regulation, ensuring they meet compliance requirements with minimal disruption to their operations. We are proud to support the industry’s transition to more sustainable and efficient operations across Europe,” says Petter Andersen, SVP of Shipping, StormGeo.
The partnership between StormGeo and Bureau Veritas supports maritime companies in effectively complying with the 2025 EU MRV Regulation. Together, they are driving the industry’s transition to more sustainable and policy-driven operations.
Source: StormGeo
