Maritime industry leaders from the US and Canada travelled to ABS’ headquarters to discuss the latest marine market trends in the emerging ammonia, hydrogen and carbon economies, offshore renewables and nuclear energy. Cutting-edge academic research, technology and...
Ship classification news
LR AiP FOR SEASPAN’S FUTURE-PROOF FEEDER SHIP
Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its innovative next generation feeder ship design. The vessel, measuring 198 m in length and developed by Technolog, is future-proofed in its design and can be efficiently...
LR SIGNS MoU WITH CHINA FOR GREENER SHIPPING
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two organisations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities. Shandong's economy is the third largest in China and the province, situated...
IRCLASS SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ISSPL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (IDF)
Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Session on Non-Destructive Testing with ISNT – Mumbai IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), a leader in Technical Inspection & Certification (TIC) services, announces the launch of ISSPL Development Foundation (IDF)....
ABS GRANTS FIRST BIO-FUEL SHIP NOTATION
Carras (Hellas) is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its 'Aquataurus' Ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify. The notation is assigned to vessels that use a biofuel blend of up to...
ABS ISSUES METHANOL FUEL GUIDANCE NOTES
With the publication of 'ABS Methanol Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory', ABS is expanding its suite of guidance on methanol as a marine fuel. According to ABS, a key component of the methanol value chain and the overall scalability of the fuel will be the...
DNV CERTIFIES FORTESCUE’S AMMONIA-FUELLED VESSEL
Classification society DNV has presented Australian green technology, energy and metals company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel ‘Green Pioneer’. This marks the culmination of a project that began in 2021,...
ClassNK INVESTIGATES HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY
ClassNK has commenced joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to establish an evaluation method for the compatibility of ship materials with liquefied oxygen (LOX). The aim is to contribute to suppressing fire accidents on ships handling...
COULD ‘FLYING SHIPS’ REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT?
ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), have formed a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas (BV), aimed at advancing Wing-in-Ground (WIG) technology. The collaboration will focus on the...
AiP FOR MITSUI E&S METHANOL FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for a methanol fuel supply system developed by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. Methanol is considered one of the promising alternative fuels for decarbonisation, and a significant reduction in GHG emissions on a...
ClassNK VERIFIES METHANE SLIP REDUCTION SYSTEM
ClassNK has issued a Statement of Fact (SoF), verifying the positive effect of the methane slip reduction system jointly developed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technology. The system consists of Exhaust Gas Recirculation...
ClassNK ADDS ENERGY TRANSITION SUPPORT SERVICE
ClassNK has extended its services to support concrete actions by customers towards a smooth transition to shipping zero-emission. With the revision of IMO's GHG emissions reduction targets and the introduction of the EU climate policy package for the shipping sector,...
MARINE ESS IS FIRST TO RECEIVE ClassNK TYPE APPROVAL
Provider of marine battery and fuel cell systems Corvus Energy's Orca Energy Storage System has received Type Approval from the Japanese class society, ClassNK. This is the first marine battery to get this type approval since the ClassNK rules for marine energy...