Lloyd's Register (LR) says it has played a central role in the successful delivery of 'Brands Hatch', believed to be the world’s first newbuild Aframax tanker equipped with wind-assisted propulsion. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for Union Maritime...
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...
DNV has enhanced its Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) data platform as part of an effort to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping; the upgrade includes the addition of new fuel types, improved fuel price monitoring supported by Argus, and a crowdsourcing feature...
Classification Society ClassNK has granted its Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification to Yusen Logistics Co of Japan. ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement 'Provider Certification', which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and...
Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced that it will class two hybrid double hull, double end ferries, which will be equipped with battery and solar power technology for operation in Hong Kong. Designed by Dutch naval architect design and development company CoCo...
Bureau Veritas (BV) has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Viridis Bulk Carriers, for a new initiative in zero carbon short sea bulk logistics by utilising ammonia as fuel. The Viridis vessels, which are designed to support charterers' cargo capacity needs, have...
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