信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   PEOPLE --> Enabling the Future of Shipping: An Interview with BV's Alex Gregg-Smith 2025-12-10 10:15 By： xinde marine news 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Asia Pacific, BV M&O China, is one of the few foreign maritime leaders to have received the Shanghai Magnolia Award* twice. His career in China spans nearly two decades. In this conversation with Xinde Marine News, he reflects on why China plays a central role in BV's global strategy and how classification societies are evolving to support the industry through decarbonization and digital transformation. China's Role in BV's Global Strategy Xinde Marine News: "BV has deep roots in China, and your own career has been closely connected to this market. How do you view China’s position in BV’s global strategy?" Alex Gregg-Smith: "China is a key component of BV's global strategy. The Marine & Offshore Asia Pacific headquarters is located in Shanghai, and that decision reflects the strategic importance of the market. China is the world's largest shipbuilding nation, China and Asian Ship owners are over 50% of the world fleet, and it also plays a central role in new fuels, port development and maritime innovation. My own experience here has always been based on long-term collaboration. We have grown alongside Chinese shipyards, shipowners, research institutes, and technical partners. At a time when global conditions are increasingly complex, the scale and stability of the Chinese market provide a level of certainty that is very important for the industry’s transition. China is essential to how BV contributes to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable maritime sector." *: The "Shanghai Magnolia Award" is a prestigious honor bestowed by the Shanghai Municipal Government in recognition of outstanding contributions to