Korean Register (KR) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a methanol-fuelled MR tanker, jointly developed by KR, South Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturer S&SYS . As part of the Joint Development Project (JDP) between the three...
ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships (Edition 2.0)', which specifies requirements for ensuring the safety of ships equipped with wind-assisted propulsion systems based on the latest insights obtained from the involvement in...
Italian classification society RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU), an institution established by and for the international maritime community within the UN system. The MoU aims to promote academic, technical,...
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), in association with Lloyd's Register (LR), has released a new report on current gaps in operational management practices and crew training requirements and issued recommendations on how to close those gaps to accelerate safe...
DNV has launched Emissions Connect, an emissions data verification engine and data management platform, designed to help the maritime industry accurately assess and work with emissions data. The solution is intended to provide a trusted, verified source of emissions...
ClassNK has released new features for its GHG Emissions Management Tool, 'ClassNK ZETA' (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator), which enables visualisation of CO2 emissions and CII ratings of ships. It provides accurate current status and simulation of CII ratings by...
ClassNK has issued Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled gas carrier which has been jointly developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. Ammonia is expected to be used as a ship fuel for decarbonisation...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has been selected by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) to carry out a concept study on offloading liquefied CO2 (LCO2) captured onboard ships alongside partners Arup. LR considers shipboard carbon capture to be a mid-term...
Classification Society ClassNK has granted the Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification to Fukujin Kisen, a ship owning company based in Ehime, Japan. ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement 'Provider Certification', which supports...
Under the 'Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance (Program)' jointly operated by Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and ClassNK, ClassNK has evaluated a 26300 dwt LNG dual-fuelled chemical tanker, 'Fairchem Pioneer' (IMO No. 9965552) jointly developed by Fukuoka...
The flagship vessel of the Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC 'Vahana Aryan' has become the first jackup unit to receive DNV’s Abate-Ready notation, which has been designed to assist the owners and operators of offshore units to identify and implement measures...
ABS and members from the Greek shipping industry have come together for an in-depth analysis of the potential of methanol as a marine fuel to support shipping’s decarbonisation objectives. ABS hosted the 'Athens Methanol Forum: Unlocking the Value of Methanol',...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has issued advice to shipowners and operators, providing practical tips on the data and evidence required for CII correction factors and voyage adjustments. With IMO’s CII regulations having entered into force in January 2023, operators must now...
