Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) and Bureau Veritas establish strategic partnership to drive maritime innovation, education and training Home News Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) and Bureau Veritas establish strategic partnership to drive maritime innovation, education and training Dec. 20 2023 LinkedIn Twitter Facebook share This week Song Baoru, Chairman of Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), led a six-member SMU delegation to the Bureau Veritas Paris Head Office. Matthieu De Tugny, President of Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore with Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice-President North Asia, and a Bureau Veritas team were present to welcome SMU and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying a solid foundation for future in-depth cooperation.SMU Visiting Team.Mr. SONG baoru, Chair, Shanghai Maritime University management Committee Mr. YANG dagang, Director, Shanghai Maritime University management Committee Ms. LI hongmei, Director, Organization Department of Shanghai Maritime University Mr. RUAN wei, Director, International Office & International Education College, Shanghai Maritime University. Head, Maritime Technical Co-operation Center for AsiaMs. CHEN shun, Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of School of Economics Mr. DING yi, Associate Professor, Logistics Research Center, Shanghai Maritime UniversityBVMr. Matthieu De Tugny, President, Bureau VeritasMr. Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President & CEO, Bureau Veritas North Asia & ChinaMr. Olivier Cartier, Vice President Technology, Bureau VeritasMs. Joyce Yan, Personnel Director, North Asia, Bureau VeritasDr. Xiaobo Chen, Director, Bureau Veritas Research CenterMr. Matthieu Gadel, Digital Rules Lead, BVMr. David Huet, in charge of Offshore & New Inspection Techniques, BVThe MOU describes an ambition and determination to foster immediate cooperation between the two parties to help make the maritime industry safer, cleaner and more efficient by focusing on the development of innovation, expertise and qualified maritime people.In-depth exchanges were held on decarbonization and digital innovation; on development trends for ship technology and logistics; and on transportation technology. The education and development of engineers and high-level maritime expertise were a particular focus. The discussions also looked at the challenges of research with international cooperation, deepening the understanding of the potential for the two organizations to work together in the field of maritime science and technology innovation. Image Matthieu de Tugny President Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore This was not only a friendly and successful visit, but also a new chapter in the deep cooperation between Shanghai Maritime University and Bureau Veritas. Both parties are seeking win-win results from future cooperation as, together, we seek to help shape a better maritime world.