ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in principle (AiP) for the basic design of a 12,000m3 LNG bunkering articulated tug-barge (ATB) intended for construction in the United States. The AiP follows a memorandum of understanding...
A floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) designed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), known as the FSMR, featuring two small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has received ABS Approval in Principle (AiP). The design,...
Japanese classification society ClassNK has issued approval in principle (AiP) for the concept design of a multiple alternative fuels ready (ammonia/methanol/LNG) and onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS)-ready bulk carrier developed by Oshima Shipbuilding. The...
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready ultra-large container ship (ULCS) design developed in partnership with MSC. The AiP is considered a significant milestone in...
At the recent 92nd meeting (C92) of the Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in London, the council reviewed the significant outputs from its safe decarbonisation and safe digital transformation panels, the progress made on the...
The Nordic countries are taking a further step towards decarbonising maritime transport with the launch of Phase 2 of the 'Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping: Implementation and realization 2025–2027'. Managed by DNV and...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Latsco have successfully completed a proof-of-concept for what LR describes as a new standard in digital class assurance with data-driven surveys. This collaboration aims to demonstrate how verified operational vessel data can fully...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Alex Gregg-Smith as President, Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore, as BV continues to make key changes in the organisation’s design and operating model to support its strategic ambition....
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...
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