Everllence has been awarded
Smartship Software Type Approval Certification (TAC) and Smart Service Supplier
recognition by Bureau Veritas Marine &
Offshore (BV) for its PrimeServ Assist services, confirming
compliance with the requirements for BV’s SMART(MH3) additional class notation,
SMART(MH3) is an optional class notation awarded by
BV to vessels equipped with advanced digital technologies that enhance
operational efficiency, safety, maintenance strategies and decision‑making,
effectively classifying vessels as ‘augmented ships’.
With this recognition,
Everllence can significantly shorten the pathway for BV-classed vessels seeking
the SMART(MH3) additional class notation. The SmartShip software Type Approval
covers approximately 80% of the required verification, validation and
documentation, leaving only vessel‑specific elements to be completed by shipowners
to achieve full class approval. The certification was granted as part of the
classification of two newbuilds built for Wah Kwong Maritime Transport. As part of the approval process, BV
reviewed and audited Everllence’s: CEON cloud platform supporting PrimeServ
Assist; PrimeServ Assist monitoring and advisory service for both two‑stroke
and four‑stroke engines and Two‑stroke Remote Operation Centers, with four‑stroke
capabilities to follow.
At Bureau Veritas. “Everllence’s certification demonstrates
how remote monitoring and smart systems can be effectively incorporated into
Bureau Veritas’ SMART(MH3) framework, giving shipowners confidence to advance
digitalization while supporting their objectives for safety, performance and
optimized maintenance.”
“We are proud to have played a connecting role –
bringing the maker, class and stakeholders together to achieve this milestone,”
said Hare Ram Sah, general manager, venture marine services at Wah Kwong Group.
“By translating vessel data into clear, visual insights and a shared
operational view, the system helps crew and shore-based teams make faster, more
informed decisions while driving practical improvements in efficiency and
safety.”
Raymond Siu, head of
sales at PrimeServ, Hong Kong, said: “We would like to acknowledge the valuable
contribution of Wah Kwong as a close and long‑standing ship-management partner
in the region. Throughout this certification and approval process with Bureau
Veritas, Wah Kwong collaborated closely with our local team to facilitate
coordination with stakeholders and streamline procedural requirements. This
recognition not only reinforces Everllence’s position as a leading maritime
engine designer and manufacturer, but also strengthens the public credibility
of our digital solutions in supporting the safe and reliable operation of
customer vessels.”
Stig Holm, head of
marine & power, digital & academies, Denmark, at Everllence, said: “The
digitalization of the maritime world is accelerating and customer interest from
Wah Kwong helped drive this initiative with Bureau Veritas. SMART(MH3)
additional class notation enables shipowners to document their use of a
class-approved Smart System, making vessel operation more efficient and timely
while minimizing off-hire. It also positions Everllence as a leader in maritime
digitalization as the very first engine designer and manufacturer to receive
Smartship Software Type Approval Certification from Bureau Veritas.”