RINA has granted an approval in principle (AiP) to ST Engineering Marine for a retrofit concept involving the installation of a hydrogen‑powered fuel cell system onboard 'Asean Raider I', a 25m aluminium fast passenger ferry operated by BatamFast. The AiP covers the...
A liquified CO₂ (LCO2) carrier concept design jointly developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) with MOL's Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system has been awarded approval in principle (AiP) by ClassNK. The AiP confirms the...
ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia–fuelled Panamax bulk carrier equipped with an IMO Type B independent fuel tank developed by the Planning and Design Centre for Greener Ships. This is believed to be the first AiP for a ship with Type B...
A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) details the regulatory landscape as member states work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. The report details the impact that the integration of the RED III...
New research from ABS, 'Beyond Technology Readiness: Applying Human Readiness Levels in Maritime Systems' examines existing gaps in maritime human‑system integration and demonstrates how HRLs can be integrated into current maritime qualification processes. According...
Italy-headquartered engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group RINA is strengthening its marine consulting business by bringing together its consulting teams under the Foreship brand and introducing a new Foreship visual identity. The move follows...
Ship classification, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Group, through its key affiliates Hanwha Power Systems (now Hanwha Power), Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Engine, with the aim...
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (Wah Kwong) and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) have celebrated the delivery of the LR2 tanker 'Frontier Venture', the first vessel in Wah Kwong’s new series of Smart-enabled ships. Built by Hengli Shipyard in Dalian, the vessel...
IACS, the membership organisation for the leading classification societies, has published its '2025 Annual Review', which showcases the central role played by IACS and its members in supporting safety standards and driving technical innovation in the maritime...
DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool intended to help maritime professionals access DNV’s rules and standards faster and with greater clarity. Designed to reduce the time customers spend navigating regulatory material, it enables users to ask...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new contract with partner Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries - marking a major milestone for sustainable public transport in Australia. The project, which is a part...
Everllence has been awarded Smartship Software Type Approval Certification (TAC) and Smart Service Supplier recognition by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its PrimeServ Assist services, confirming compliance with the requirements for the Smart(MH3)...
ClassNK has confirmed the validity of the performance analysis evaluation for the 'Seawing' automated kite system being developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) and its French subsidiary Oceanicwing. The classification society has issued a Statement of Fact...
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