Colombo Dockyard signs Classification Agreement with Bureau Veritas

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) signed a Classification Service Agreement with Bureau Veritas (BV) for two newly contracted cable laying and repair vessels ordered by Orange Marine of France. The agreement reinforces the long-standing collaboration between CDPLC and BV, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and maintaining the highest maritime and safety standards in shipbuilding.

Thimira S. Godakumbura, Managing Director/CEO, signed on behalf of Colombo Dockyard, while Eric Veith, Regional Chief Executive (Marine & Offshore) – South Asia Region, signed for Bureau Veritas. Prasanna Gunathilake, Operation Manager (Marine & Offshore) – Sri Lanka, also attended the ceremony.

Designed by Vard Design AS of Norway, the vessels will be built to Bureau Veritas classification standards and comply with the regulatory requirements of the French Flag Authority. Emphasizing eco-friendly operations, reduced fuel consumption, and operational efficiency, the vessels meet stringent BV CLEANSHIP requirements.

The new ships represent the next generation of ultra-modern, high-technology cable laying and repair vessels, comparable to Sophie Germain, delivered by CDPLC in July 2023. Specially designed for sub-sea cable operations, they will feature exceptional sea-keeping, superior station-keeping performance, and optimized fuel efficiency, ensuring reliability even in challenging maritime conditions.

Pictured: The two teams after the successful signing.