DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for a new second-generation LR2 tanker design featuring a hydraulically driven cargo pumping system from Framo. The new design is said to offer the potential to significantly enhance safety, cargo...
DNV has appointed Torgeir Sterri as new Offshore Classification Director for DNV Maritime, with effect from 1 March 2023. Lucas Ribeiro, former Area Manager for Iberia, Italy and Malta, will succeed Sterri as Regional Manager for West Europe. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO,...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded a Statement of Compliance (SoC) to German marine engineering company Marsig for its Searecs electronic record book. The platform offers an electronic alternative to hardcopy logbooks and unifies the extensive collection of documents...
ClassNK has issued four Approvals in Principle (AiPs) to French company GTT, covering GTT's latest development projects for alternative fuels. The four AiPs are in regard to: Concept of 12,500m3 LNG dual-fuelled VLCC fitted with Mark III Flex system Concept of LNG...
A new upgrade to the Korean Register (KR) GHG Emission Authentic Reporting system (KR GEARs) enables maritime stakeholders to more easily ensure compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations in a shorter period. Launched by KR in 2019, KR GEARs has been supporting...
Preparing the region’s marine and offshore industries to prosper through the clean energy transition was the focus at the ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee Meeting, which was joined by the CEO of the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) for leaders of Asia’s shipping...
ABS has appointed Panos Koutsourakis, who has 18 years of industry experience with shipping companies, classification, operations, design and new construction, decarbonisation technologies and strategic planning, to head its global sustainability team. As VP Global...
ABS has issued New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for what it describes as a groundbreaking, non-flammable battery technology for use at sea. Called Blue G, the vanadium redox flow battery system from Singapore-based Gennal Engineering is now planned to move into...
A hydrogen-fuelled research vessel commissioned by the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is to be built to ABS Class. Designed by Glosten, the vessel will feature a new hydrogen-hybrid propulsion system that integrates hydrogen...
Italian classification society RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB, which focuses on establishing a collaborative relationship with the aim to develop new concepts to reduce emissions in shipping for various vessel types. The collaboration...
ABS is to support the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with the implementation of new requirements to reduce harbour craft emissions. The newly amended State of California Commercial Harbour Craft Regulation requires most harbour craft vessels to meet performance...
ABS has announced the appointment of Patrick Ryan (pictured) as its chief technology officer, a move that the classification society says builds on its global maritime technology leadership position. Having served in the key executive leadership role of ABS SVP Global...
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a large (210,000 dwt) ammonia fuelled bulk carrier jointly developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Mitsui. Ammonia is expected to be used as a ship fuel for decarbonisation since it does not emit CO2 when...
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