Bureau Veritas class status lookup
Bureau Veritas (BV) appears in the IACS data under the code BV. As of 30 September 2026 the IACS dataset lists 9,958 ships classed by Bureau Veritas: 8,270 in class, 59 suspended and 861 withdrawn. Look up any Bureau Veritas-classed ship by IMO number below, or check up to 100 at once through the API.
Bureau Veritas fleet by class status
How the 9,958 ships listed under BV break down by their latest IACS status:
| Status | Vessels | Share | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | 7,016 | 70.5% | In class |
| Reinstated | 651 | 6.5% | In class |
| Reassigned | 603 | 6.1% | In class |
| Suspended | 59 | 0.6% | Not in class |
| Withdrawn | 861 | 8.6% | Not in class |
| No status recorded | 768 | 7.7% | Not stated |
Most common reasons for status changes
The reason recorded with each ship's latest status change, where one is given:
| Reason | Vessels |
|---|---|
| Survey overdue | 295 |
| by society for other reasons | 215 |
| Transfer of class to another IACS member | 200 |
| Non-compliance with conditions of class / recommendations | 111 |
| Transfer of class to a non-IACS society | 51 |
About Bureau Veritas
- Full name: Bureau Veritas (BV)
- Also known as: BV, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
- Founded: 1828
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- IACS code:
BV - Website: marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com
Check Bureau Veritas class status through the API
Send IMO numbers to /vessels. Ships classed by Bureau Veritas come back with "class": "BV":
curl -X POST https://vessel-class-finder-production.up.railway.app/vessels \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"imos": [9321483, 9074729]}'Filter the response on class == "BV" to find the Bureau Veritas-classed ships in a list, and on status to find any that are suspended or withdrawn.
Check a whole fleet at once
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Get a free API keyFrequently asked questions
How do I check if a ship is classed by Bureau Veritas?
Enter the ship's 7-digit IMO number in the lookup on this page. If Bureau Veritas classes it, the result shows class society BV, the class status and the last and next survey dates. For many ships at once, use the API with up to 100 IMO numbers per request.
What code does Bureau Veritas use in IACS data?
BV. The IACS Vessels in Class dataset and this API identify Bureau Veritas (BV) as "BV".
How many ships does Bureau Veritas class?
As of 30 September 2026, the IACS dataset lists 9,958 ships under Bureau Veritas, of which 8,270 are in class (Delivered, Reinstated or Reassigned), 59 suspended and 861 withdrawn. That makes it number 2 of the 12 IACS members by ships listed.
Is this official Bureau Veritas data?
It is Bureau Veritas's own data as published by IACS in its Vessels in Class dataset, refreshed weekly. It is not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records, which remain authoritative.
Can I get Bureau Veritas class status through an API?
Yes. POST a list of IMO numbers to /vessels with your API key and each result includes the class society code, status, survey dates and reason for the latest status change. The free tier includes 100 lookups a month.
Other IACS classification societies
Numbers come from IACS's public Vessels in Class dataset and cover only ships classed by IACS members. They are not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records.