The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement (UR H2) establishing a comprehensive safety framework for ammonia release mitigation systems (ARMS) on ammonia-fuelled ships. The UR provides harmonised...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has appointed Michele Landro to its newly created role of Vice President, Head of Passenger Ships Segment, where he will lead the segment at a global level, supporting its long-term sustainable growth and providing strategic direction while...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and eight internationally recognised classification societies have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate in the areas of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The LoI was signed during the Accelerating...
ClassNK has released its 'Guidelines for Shipboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems', including provisions for indicating the class notation for vessels equipped with CO2 capture and storage systems or designed as 'ready' for their installation. In addition to fuel...
Classification society RINA has issued an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) for the design of a 21,000m3 ammonia bunker tanker jointly developed by SeaTech Solutions and Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers Singapore. Low or zero-carbon ammonia has the potential to support Singapore...
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...
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