Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded type approval to WinGD’s variable compression ratio (VCR) technology, a system that enables marine dual-fuel engines to optimise compression ratios according to the fuel being used, delivering improved fuel...
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has successfully completed the type approval (TA) process for the 92kWh lithium-ion battery system developed by Medha Energy Solutions, marking a milestone in the development and adoption of advanced battery technologies in India. The...
Aegean Shipping’s newbuild 114,000 dwt LR2 product oil/crude oil tanker 'Caniver', classed by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), was recently delivered in September by Yangzhou Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry. Ordered by Greek shipowner Aegean Shipping and...
Shipping and maritime transportation company China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for strategic...
ABS and the US Department of Energy’s (DoE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of...
DNV has strengthened its Miami Cruise Centre with the appointment of Océane King as its new head, reinforcing DNV's commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, as it addresses evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. As DNV's...
Accelleron has received Products & Solutions certification under ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement framework for the engine diagnostics platform Tekomar Xpert Engine and the associated compliance and reporting tool under Emissions Desk, both part of Accelleron’s...
ABS and lomarlabs have signed a master research collaboration agreement (MRCA) to explore innovative technologies from early-stage technology companies that aim to reduce emissions, increase fuel efficiency and automate operations in the maritime industry. The MRCA...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG carriers as a credible next step for global LNG fleet renewal, with new analysis showing that larger vessels could increase cargo capacity and reduce transportation costs without requiring major disruption to existing...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has granted design appraisal for HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI's) fore-accommodation LNG carrier (LNGC) design featuring the Wind Challenger wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), confirming compliance...
K Shipbuilding, Sejin Heavy Industries and ClassNK have signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) regarding the joint development of a new generation Eco LPG carrier that complies with the IGC Code amendment. An amendment to the IGC Code, an international code for...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to an electric-propelled very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) developed by Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), recognising a next-generation...
K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt medium range (MR) tanker. The joint development project will assess the technical feasibility, safety and regulatory compliance of...
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