Due to decarbonisation measures being undertaken in the industry, DNV says it has recently experienced an increase in the number of fixed-pitch propeller retrofits. The end-to-end retrofit process has a short timeframe and demands early preparation and prompt actions...
Ship classification news
BV PUBLISHES HYDROGEN-FUELLED SHIP RULES
Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships (NR678) to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector. The rules outline technical requirements for the safe bunkering, storage, preparation,...
FIRST LP AMMONIA-READY LCO2 CARRIERS TO BE BUILT TO LR CLASS
Lloyd's Register (LR) will class the first newbuild project for mid-size low pressure ammonia-ready liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers ordered by Capital Gas Ship Management at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The project follows a collaboration between Capital, HMD, and LR, which...
IACS AND MPA COLLABORATE ON FUTURE MARITIME SOLUTIONS
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the safe implementation of various maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation initiatives....
ClassNK ENDORSES BLUE VISBY GHG SOLUTION
ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products and Solutions to an emissions-saving solution developed by industry consortium Blue Visby Services. The company describes Blue Visby Solution as a multilateral platform for reducing shipping GHG emissions by...
ClassNK, MOL AND MIURA AIM TO CUT PLASTIC POLLUTION
ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products and Solutions to a cyclone type microplastic collection device, known as HQ-100/HQ100B developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Miura. According to the developers, the HQ-100/HQ-100B device efficiently...
ABS COUNCIL CONSIDERS FUTURE FUEL UNCERTAINTY
The message for members at the recent annual ABS Advisory Council Meeting was that the maritime industry continues to be shaped by extensive uncertainty, influenced by a changing regulatory framework and evolving boundary conditions of safety, fuel availability and...
EFFICIENCY IS THE BEST CURRENT ALTERNATIVE FUEL CHOICE – ABS
Maritime industry leaders from across the US and Canada met recently at ABS’ World Headquarters to discuss developments in offshore, government and marine market trends along with the latest in technology, sustainability and regulatory initiatives. Christopher J...
ABS GUIDELINES HOPE TO ADVANCE LH2 AS FUEL
The transportation of hydrogen, a key fuel of the energy transition in maritime, is said to be another step closer to supporting projected market demands following newly published industry requirements from ABS. The ABS Requirements for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers...
ABS REPORT BRINGS CLARITY TO MARITIME REGULATION
Classification Society ABS says it is shining a light on the maritime industry’s complex regulatory environment in its major new report summarising the latest global regulatory developments and guidelines, as well as their impact on the maritime industry. From...
KR AiP FOR HANWHA ONBOARD CCS SYSTEM
Classification society Korean Register (KR), in collaboration with the Marshall Islands Registry flag state, has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an Onboard CO2 Capture System (OCCS) developed by Hanwha Ocean of South Korea. With the IMO and EU strengthening...
VARD METHANOL CSOVs TO BE CLASSED BY LR
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been awarded the contract to class two methanol-ready Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOVs) being built by specialised vessel designer and builder Vard, for UK offshore infrastructure support vessel operator North Star. The new...
KR AND HYUNDIA JOIN FOR EMISSIONS VERIFICATION
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on verification of maritime carbon reduction solutions. As decarbonisation regulations are gradually being strengthened, shipping companies are actively...