ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a spray form insulation system of IMO type B tank for LNG and ammonia fuel, developed by Nihon Shipyard and Hankuk Carbon. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives....
A new analysis document from ABS, 'Retrofits for Energy and Emissions Improvements', provides critical insights into the impact of retrofitting, including classification and statutory requirements, as well as best practices for implementation. The report builds upon...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail, following completion of concept-level assessment activities in line with LR’s 'Guidance Notes on Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (2025)'. The Aero Wing Sail is a rigid...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has collaborated with Italian ferry operator GNV to deliver the third edition of its training programme dedicated to fleet energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The three-day course, which took place at the MSC Training Centre in Sant’Agnello,...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has independently reviewed and approved BAR Technologies' methodology for calculating P-Wind - the amount of power that is generated by installations of BAR's WindWings wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) technology. The approval confirms that...
ClassNK has released the 'Part A Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0.1)', which now includes supplementary explanations about interpretations of safety requirements for methyl/ethyl alcohol-fuelled ships, as well as compiling key points on...
DNV has opened its new London Cruise Centre, intended to strengthen DNV’s support for cruise owners, operators, ports and yards throughout Europe and beyond – providing local, time-zone aligned support, alongside DNV’s global technical capabilities and competencies...
Lloyd’s Register (LR), in collaboration with Cosco Shipping Group, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Southampton, has established the International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre. The new virtual centre aims to advance research and...
ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for Onboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems (Edition 2.0)', said to be the first such documentation concerning onboard carbon capture systems (OCCS) using the membrane separation method, which is expected to be applicable to a wide...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has published a summary report titled 'Maritime Nuclear Development' which outlines how the technological viability, alongside significant safety improvements in modern nuclear propulsion systems, could lead to full...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classified the 'Douglas Mawson', a 200-passenger expedition cruise ship, specifically designed for polar exploration in the Antarctic and Arctic, and built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) (CMHI) for SunStone...
Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an approval in principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The design demonstrates the application of...
Under the zero-emission accelerating ship finance programme, jointly operated by the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and ClassNK, the Japanese classification society has evaluated the hydrogen-fuelled demonstration oil tanker 'Kikou Maru', owned by Uyeno Transtech....
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