Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted approval in principle (AiP) certificates to two ammonia-fuelled vessel designs jointly developed by CIMC Ocean Engineering Design & Research Institute Co (ORIC) and Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard...
ABS has inaugurated the ABS Global LNG Academy, a new training centre dedicated to using the latest techniques to educate mariners in modern LNG vessel operations. Located in Doha and supported by QatarEnergy, the Academy is a coordinated effort with industry...
ClassNK has released 'Environmental Guidelines (Edition 4.1)', the new edition specifying the class notations related to green steel products and microplastics collecting systems. In response to environmental challenges such as climate change and marine pollution, the...
The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub is collaborating with five leading shipowners as founding members in the establishment of a not-for-profit Athens-based global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (M-ERC) that will focus on optimising the...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to the Estonian State Fleet for a hydrogen fuel-cell ferry designed by Finnish ship design and engineering company Deltamarin. The zero emissions ferry is to be operated between the Estonian mainland and...
ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container ships developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC). Ammonia is expected to be used as a marine fuel for...
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the successful launch of ‘Dheu’, a new generation electric ferry constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata under IRS class. The battery-powered electric catamaran ferry features full...
The joint development project (JDP) between GTT, TotalEnergies, LMG Marin and Bureau Veritas (BV)has resulted in two Approvals in Principle (AIP) from Bureau Veritas. The first approval concerns the design of a cryogenic membrane containment system for liquefied...
DNV has entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Singapore-based shipping company SDTR Marine to cooperate on a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) feasibility study for the latter’s 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier. As part of the JDP, DNV and SDTR Marine...
In what is described as an industry first, ABS has introduced a comprehensive approach to support development of the next generation of designs and equipment employing the latest technology driven by decarbonisation and digitalisation. ABS Marine Vessel Rules now...
ClassNK has released a second updated edition of its 'FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping', following entry into force of the amendment to the EU-ETS Directive and the issuance of supporting regulations, including those related to EU-MRV. The revised booklet provides...
As the maritime industry forges ahead with its efforts to meet the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) says it continues to provide strong support by facilitating the safe adoption of the technological...
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by Yanmar Power Technology, this being the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer. The classification...
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