Bluewater, Veracity by DNV, and Clearlake Shipping forge Innovative Emissions Data posting partnership

SINGAPORE: Bluewater, a leading maritime solutions provider, is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with Veracity by DNV, a trusted maritime emissions cloud under the classification society DNV. Bluewater will integrate with the Veracity data platform and enable seamless transfer of   fuel consumption and emissions data into DNV’s verification services, for customer Clearlake Shipping. The daily reporting of this information, verified by DNV, offers a reliable way to optimize voyages, reduce emissions, and control costs, all in line with European Union regulations. 

Captain Siva Mani Raaj, Managing Director of Clearlake Shipping, said, “This platform gives Clearlake Shipping a very granular view of fuel consumption and emission data, provided daily and continuously verified by DNV, enabling us to improve our environmental impact for our entire fleet.”

Trial data so far posted by Bluewater on the Veracity by DNV platform have generated significant feedback, making extensive data quality advances for Clearlake. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Bluewater team, and they are committed to maintaining this standard of excellence throughout their partnership with DNV.

Kumaresh Gupta, Founder & Managing Director of Bluewater, emphasized, “We are thrilled about the possibilities that lie ahead. Together with DNV, we are dedicated to providing Clearlake with top-notch emissions data management services and maritime solutions that will empower their operations, enhance efficiency, and contribute to their continued success in the maritime sector.”

Mr. Barry Authers, Head of Solution Sales, and Partnerships at DNV, added: “This partnership exemplifies our commitment to safeguarding life, property, and the environment, reinforcing our heritage of over 160 years in risk management, quality assurance, and certification. We truly believe that collaboration is the fuel of the future and look forward to building on this partnership to help BlueWater’s’ customers gain efficient and seamless access to verified emissions data that they can use with credibility with their stakeholders.”

About Bluewater

Bluewater is dedicated to advancing maritime energy efficiency, leveraging the expertise of professionals from various industries. Currently, the company delivers voyage optimization services through its product BOSS to over 1400 vessels of different types, sizes, and classes, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions by nearly 200Kmt.

A pioneer in the development of LNG voyage optimization and cargo heating management services, Bluewater is trusted by numerous oil majors, ship owners, major charterers, and operators.”

About DNV

DNV is a trusted maritime classification society and one of the world’s leading organizations for risk management, quality assurance, and certification. With a rich heritage of over 160 years, DNV is committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

About Veracity by DNV

Veracity is DNV’s independent cloud, set out to deliver trust and connectivity to industry digitalization and decarbonization. It brings together all the key players in the maritime and energy industries, to drive business innovation and digital transformation over a common data truth. Today, more than 300 000 users engage over Veracity, enjoying frictionless connectivity through the exchange of datasets, APIs, applications, and insights. Visit www.veracity.com to discover more. 

About Clearlake Shipping

Clearlake Shipping, a subsidiary of Gunvor Group, is one of the largest charterers of tanker vessels in the world. With chartering and freight trading activities in Singapore, Geneva, and Houston, the company effectively covers any chartering needs the Group or market may have at any given time. Clearlake Shipping operates around a high-quality fleet of tankers, LPG, LNG carriers both on a spot and a time-charter basis. The company also jointly owns product tankers with a well-established owners.