Ship classification, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Group, through its key affiliates Hanwha Power Systems (now Hanwha Power), Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Engine, with the aim...
Lloyd’s Register (LR), in collaboration with Cosco Shipping Group, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Southampton, has established the International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre. The new virtual centre aims to advance research and...
ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for Onboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems (Edition 2.0)', said to be the first such documentation concerning onboard carbon capture systems (OCCS) using the membrane separation method, which is expected to be applicable to a wide...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has published a summary report titled 'Maritime Nuclear Development' which outlines how the technological viability, alongside significant safety improvements in modern nuclear propulsion systems, could lead to full...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classified the 'Douglas Mawson', a 200-passenger expedition cruise ship, specifically designed for polar exploration in the Antarctic and Arctic, and built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) (CMHI) for SunStone...
Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an approval in principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The design demonstrates the application of...
Under the zero-emission accelerating ship finance programme, jointly operated by the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and ClassNK, the Japanese classification society has evaluated the hydrogen-fuelled demonstration oil tanker 'Kikou Maru', owned by Uyeno Transtech....
According to a new paper by DNV, shifting environmental requirements are reigniting interest in nuclear propulsion as a long-term solution for maritime decarbonisation. This renewed attention comes despite the absence of any civilian commercial nuclear-powered vessel...
Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore (BV) has entered into a contract with Gelibolu Shipyard and eCap Marine, for the classification of 2+2 hydrogen-powered cargo vessels to be built for Norwegian shipowner Møre Sjø. This project represents the first general cargo ships...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed the 'Neoliner Origin', a new-generation wind-powered ro-ro freight vessel developed by French shipping company Neoline. Built by RMK Marine shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey, the Neoliner Origin is considered the first...
'Let me be crystal clear: the IMO Net Zero Framework is vital. The IMO has a critical role in delivering a unified global regulatory framework, something the industry needs if we are to avoid the fragmentation and inefficiencies arising from a patchwork of regional...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance for the installation of fuel cells on ships, offering shipowners and shipbuilders a comprehensive framework to support the safe deployment of alternative power systems. The latest edition of Guidance Notes on...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed the ‘AICC Fenghuang’, a dual-fuel PCTC which will serve as a low-carbon, eco-friendly model at sea and play a vital role in supporting China’s rapidly growing global automotive exports. The vessel was designed by...
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