ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a large-size ammonia-powered ammonia carrier, jointly developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to transport large volumes of ammonia with low emissions. The certification...
According to ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki, speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference, uncertainty about the scale and nature of the IMO’s proposed carbon levy is holding back investment in shipping. Wiernicki said: “A carbon levy is a wild card. It...
As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, and ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, DNV points out that mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. DNV’s latest whitepaper, Safe introduction of...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) has announced the recent delivery of the 'Ecomar Gascogne', first of four newbuild dual-fuel methanol chemical IMO II medium-range (MR) tankers built at Guangzhou Shipyard International for owner Socatra and its...
Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) latest Engine Retrofit Report reveals that while the maritime industry has made strides in its ability to execute ship engine retrofits for alternative fuels, a critical lack of supply-side incentives threatens to delay progress. Since...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) says that it will become one of the first maritime organisations to use generative AI for permitting capabilities built upon Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, to bridge the gap between terrestrial and maritime applications. The capabilities are...
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its Dolphin NxtGen Energy marine energy storage system (ESS). The LR Type Approval confirms that the energy dense and lightweight battery system complies with the...
New nuclear reactor technology represents a once in a generation opportunity for US industrial policy, with vessels propelled by advanced small modular reactors (SMR) acting as a catalyst for the revitalisation of US shipbuilding. That is the view of ABS Chairman and...
A pioneering nuclear propelled containership designed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS. The ground-breaking design for a 15000 TEU vessel uses a propulsion system comprising a molten salt...
According to DNV, the regulatory requirements for GHG emissions are complex, and the classification society has been proactive in keeping customers informed about key regulations such as the EU MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime – and it expects this commitment...
According to a new whitepaper published by DNV, a surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) in the coming...
EODev (Energy Observer Developments) has received the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its REXH2 hydrogen fuel cell system. Building on Toyota’s advanced PEM fuel cell technology, the REXH2 is a scalable, 'plug &...
DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria to the newly-establish post of COO, with effect from 1 January 2025. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime said: "The maritime industry is navigating growing complexities, from its operating environment to the expanding...
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