Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its next-generation 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The innovative design features flexibility for multiple fuel types, including...
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...
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...
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