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Bespoke solutions provider RMI has given its support to a charter aimed at improving and supporting the mental health of North Sea workers, becoming the latest signatory in industry-wide efforts led by the North Sea Chapter of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). With over 20 years of health and safety provision to the offshore industry, RMI is well positioned to utilise and build upon its existing mental health provision to further promote and encourage open conversati...

Artemis Technologies, a pioneer in the development of innovative maritime technologies, is proud to unveil the design of its ground-breaking Artemis EF-12 Pilot. This cutting-edge pilot boat represents a major milestone in sustainable maritime solutions, combining advanced electric propulsion with cutting-edge hydrofoil technology to provide unmatched efficiency and safety in pilotage operations. With a top speed of 32 knots and a foiling range of 55 nautical miles, the 100% electric Artemis EF...

Increasing digitalisation and connectivity within the maritime world are helping the shipping industry to advance, to achieve greater efficiencies, and to decarbonise. However, the more the connection between different systems and the more digitalised they are, the greater the threat that a breach may occur. Rise in cyber risk for maritime Speaking in the LISW23 London Talks series, Svante Einarsson, the Head of Cyber Security Maritime & APAC for DNV, comments: “With these bold ambi...

ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) for Bumi Armada’s pioneering design for a floating carbon storage and injection unit (FCSIU). Bumi Armada’s FCSIU concept is a floating terminal capable of storing and injecting liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) into depleted oil and gas fields or aquifers. This novel concept incorporates the ability to accept LCO2 deliveries in an offshore setting, the flexibility to manage LCO2 at low or medium pressure, the provision of LCO2 buffer storag...

Crowley has been honoured for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with the Corporate Diversity Award by the U.S. Chapter of WISTA, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association. Recognised for its efforts to enhance its corporate culture and empower its people through diversity and inclusion programs, Crowley supports its more than 7,000 employees through resources such as employee-led business resource groups, professional development programs, safe...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM), a global container liner shipping company, has announced that a new operational cooperation agreement with MSC, the industry’s largest carrier, encompassing several trades. This agreement is designed to significantly enhance operational efficiencies and further elevate service levels for ZIM’s valued customers. The cooperation scope includes services connecting the Indian subcontinent with the East Mediterranean, the East Mediterranean wi...

Tokyo-based classification society - ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an onboard CO2 capture and storage (OCCS) system, developed by China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute Co., Ltd. (CSPI), a member of CSSC Power (Group) Co. Ltd. (CPGC). In addition to fuel transition, interest in capturing CO2 from ships' exhaust gas is growing as a way to reduce GHG emissions, and the development of onboard systems for capturing and storing CO2 is being undertaken. ‘Guideli...

At Gastech 2023, DNV granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system "HiNAS Control". This system was a joint project between Avikus, a navigation specialist, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Following the evaluation, the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also given an Approval in Principle (AiP) for this system. HiNAS Control system The "HiNAS Control" system employs artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR)...

ABS has awarded Jiangnan Shipyard approval in principle (AIP) for its BrilliancE II IMO Type B cryogenic liquefied gas containment system for very large ethane carriers (VLEC). The BrilliancE II advances the original BrilliancE system first seen in the ABS-classed VLEC Pacific Ineos Belstaff, which was launched at Jiangnan Shipyard in 2021. Next-generation design ABS approves Jiangnan Shipyard’s BrilliancE II Liquefied Gas Containment System for VLEC" “We have proudly supported i...

Classification Society DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based ship owner and operator Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL). The MoU builds on an earlier agreement signed back in 2020, with a renewed focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, amongst others. Sustainable, future-proof designs Under the MoU, DNV will be collaborating with PCL on sustainable, future-proof vessel designs and decarbonisation strategies to accelerate the development of al...

At Gastech 2023, DNV awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AiP) and an Approval of Service Suppliers (AOSS) for two innovations: a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier tank and an underwater radiated noise (URN) measurement. DNV's rules DNV’s AiP relates to the design of a cargo hold of a 70,000 cbm LCO2 carrier, integrating Hanwha Ocean's patented Bi-Lobe cargo hold, a vertical asymmetric structure that maximises cargo capacity. The concept specifically incorpora...

Swiss marine power company WinGD and shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have agreed to cooperate on future fuel vessel applications with ammonia-fuelled engines. The memorandum of understanding, signed during the Gastech conference in Singapore this week, indicates a strong intention on the part of SHI to install WinGD’s X-DF-A dual-fuel ammonia engines on forthcoming new-build vessels. Ammonia fuel systems The cooperation will include preparing X-DF-A for integration with wide...

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems. The amendment means that ships with open seawater-lubricated propeller shafts that are built to ClassNK rules are subject to the same 15-year shaft withdrawal inspection periods as oil-lubricated shafts and stern-tubes, subject to monitoring criteria. ClassNK amends rules for seawater-lubricated shafts The announcement brings...

The Seafarers Hospital Society will convene a panel of key industry stakeholders for a wide ranging discussion on potential intersections between decarbonisation, crewing strategies and seafarer welfare. The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will host a virtual panel discussion on the opportunity for synergy between decarbonisation and crew welfare improvements en route to Net Zero at London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23). The panel will take place on Monday, September 11, 3.00 &ndash...

The entire supply chain must work together to accelerate the journey towards a more sustainable international logistics network, according to DP World in the United Kingdom (UK). Revealing the company’s ‘greenest year ever’ at its Southampton logistics hub, DP World in the UK’s Commercial Supply Chain Director - John Trenchard said, “We simply do not have a choice and we must make strong strides quickly and together.” Measures DP World in the UK is taking fo...

Fukui Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (FUKUI) and ClassNK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning a joint study on a safety relief valve for a cargo tank of liquefied hydrogen carriers at the Gastech 2023 event, held in Singapore. To combat global warming, attention is growing towards hydrogen as an energy source that does not emit CO2 at the point of use. The realisation of a hydrogen-based society necessitates the establishment of a secure and efficient supply chain that distributes h...

Babcock’s LGE business, the pioneer in liquefied gas solutions, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society Lloyd’s Register for its multi-fuel gas supply and CO2 cargo handling systems ecoFGSS-FLEX® and ecoCO2®. The AiPs were awarded to Babcock’s LGE business during Gastech 2023 in Singapore and represents another milestone in the company’s environmental technology development. Fuel for future application ecoFGSS-FLEX® gives ship o...

At Gastech 2023, ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Hudong-Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard for its new, state-of-the-art liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier design, currently the world’s largest with 271,000 cubic metres of cargo tank capacity. Design features The design features flexible dual-fuel propulsion and an air lubrication system for more sustainable operations. The synergy of a more efficient hull and the use of low-carbon fuel in the fuel-efficient engine is expected to trans...

Newport Shipping is pleased to announce that it has added Chinese Huarun Dadong Dockyard Co., Ltd. (HRDD) to its network of partner shipyards. Adding HRDD to its network of partner shipyards enables Newport Shipping to offer clients further services and docking options.  HRDD is one of the ship repair yards in China and will help support Newport Shipping's activities in China. Lianghui Xia, Managing Director, Newport Shipping comments about the latest partnership "We welcome HRDD as our ne...

Globally renowned classification society - DNV has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to Hudong-Zhonghua’s new design of a 271,000 cbm LNG carrier, making it the largest vessel of its kind in the world. Innovative concept On the inaugural day of Gastech 2023, held in Singapore, DNV’s global Business Director of Gas Carriers & FSRU, Martin Cartwright, presented the AiP certificate to Song Wei, Chief Technical Officer of Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company Limite...

ABS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Hydrogen Industry Association (KHIA) and the University of Ulsan, Foundation for Industry Cooperation (UOUFIC) to develop a small, 40-seat vessel for tourism, equipped with electric propulsion using a 350-kW hydrogen fuel cell. The zero-emission vessel qualifies as one of the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects associated with Korea’s national hydrogen strategy. Hydrogen vessel project ABS is proud to...

The upstream, midstream, and downstream operations of the LNG value chain are analysed along with the latest trends and innovations in an industry-pioneerng new publication from ABS. Examining the LNG Value Chain explores the intricate production, distribution, transport, and supply systems of the liquefied natural gas industry. LNG value chain “LNG is already playing a pioneering role in the energy transition and is the fuel of choice for many owners ordering vessels making a useful co...

A two-stage freshwater generator will soon join the Alfa Laval AQUA Blue family. Compared to the single-stage AQUA Blue E1, the two-stage AQUA Blue E2 produces twice as much fresh water for a certain amount of waste heat – or the same amount of fresh water using around half the waste heat. Thanks to Alfa Laval’s AQUA plate technology, both models are far more efficient than competing systems. Matchless efficiency in two stages Alfa Laval’s AQUA plate technology cut the seawa...

Isaac Hankes, Senior Weather Analyst at London Stock Exchange Group, comments: “The Panama Canal is experiencing major, ongoing disruptions in the shipping supply chain due to restrictions on traffic related to very low water levels. This is the result of drought conditions that rapidly developed from the beginning of the year through June and have held steady since that time." He adds, "In fact, 2023 is off to the driest start during January-July since 2015, which had a similar rainfall...

ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for the Safe Transportation of Electric Vehicles' and 'List of Fire Safety Measures for the Maritime Transportation of Electric Vehicles' to support in enhancing the safety of maritime transportation of electric vehicles. Lithium-ion battery fire The number of EVs transported by vessels has increased in recent years. However, there are concerns regarding fires in their lithium-ion batteries due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition. Whil...

NSSLGlobal, a global pioneer in satellite communications and IT solutions, and renowned ship management company - Hermann Lohmann Bereederungen (HLB) have agreed to extend their existing partnership.  HLB continues its digitalisation journey enjoying the operational and economic benefits that SMART technology brings, it will continue to leverage NSSLGlobal’s powerful SMART@SEA intelligent IT management solution, world-class VSAT IP@SEA network and FusionIP service on 15 vessels. NSS...

ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) Carriers (Edition 2.0)', which cover essential details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments. To construct a supply chain for hydrogen, which is expected to be a clean energy source in a decarbonised society, the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers that enable large-scale and efficient transportation is progressing actively. ClassNK’s R&D outcome IMO has wor...

Tokyo-based classification society, ClassNK has opened a new exclusive survey office in Paranagua, Brazil with operations beginning 1 September 2023. Paranagua, located in southern Brazil, ranks among the premier port cities in the country and has recently been expanding its port facilities. ClassNK's new survey office Recognising the increasing number of surveys and audits in the port and the neighbouring region, ClassNK has taken the initiative to open its newest office, aiming to provide m...

A significant step towards the realisation of sustainable shipping and a zero-emission future has been taken, as the Finnish major energy efficiency solution provider - WE Tech Solutions (WE Tech) joined forces with one of the largest Japanese general trading companies - Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui). In landmark agreements, WE Tech further strengthens its position as a global energy efficiency solution major by calling in Mitsui’s strategic investment leading it to be a significant mino...

Infospectrum has expanded its agreement with Spire Global, Inc., a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, to acquire historical vessel-tracking data in addition to port event information. The maritime analytics market is expected to be over $2 billion by 2028. AIS data Spire’s historical automatic identification system (AIS) data and Port Events solution which supplies live and historical vessel arrival and departure times in ports, anchorages, te...