Classification Societies

Energy House Day 2025

Recently, the “Energy House” facility in Stord, Norway, was visited by Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, Vice President of Technology at ABS, and Dr. Minas Diacakis, Senior Engineer at the ABS Global Ships Systems Center. Accompanying them were Egil Christian Legland, ABS Business Development Manager in Norway, along with sustainability specialists Hamid Daiyan Ph.D., ABS Global Sustainability Manager, and Rene Sejer Laursen, ABS Director of Global Sustainability.

l to r: Reber Iverson, Koj Portin and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/03/energy-house-day-2025/

Seatrade Cruise Global – A Spectacular Week

For me there is always one date on the calendar circled in red – the week of Seatrade Cruise Global. It’s an unforgettable time, with thousands of leaders and experts gathered to showcase the best our industry has to offer. 

This year, across the many sessions of the Seatrade Conference, Expo theatres, at every side event, and throughout the hall, all the talk was about the twin drivers of digitalization and decarbonization that are transforming the sector.

As DNV’s Global Cruise Segment...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/seatrade-cruise-global-a-spectacular-week/

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean machine-learning technology adopted by TotalEnergies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

New collaboration delivers significant fuel and emissions savings through advanced technology.

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has collaborated with TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company, to deploy advanced route optimisation technology across its shipping operations.

TotalEnergies has adopted LR OneOcean’s Route Optimisation solution, which combines expert master mariner oversight with sophisticated machine learning fuel modelling and hull analysis capabilities.

The Route...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/lloyds-register-oneocean-machine-learning-technology-adopted-by-totalenergies-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions/

Seven steps to safe, approved use of ammonia or hydrogen ship fuel

Thinking about running ships on ammonia or hydrogen? Read about a smart way to gain approval under IMO’s alternative design approval process.

Our latest article on maritime decarbonization summarizes how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships. From engaging early with flag administrations to addressing design risks, training crews, and managing bunkering safely, we describe seven essential steps to receive approval.

Re...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/seven-steps-to-safe-approved-use-of-ammonia-or-hydrogen-ship-fuel/

 ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’

ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations
– aiming to contribute to safer and more efficient vessel operations –

Tokyo – ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations, and crew shortage, ClassNK aims to enable...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/classnk-releases-prime-shipmanagement-guidelines/

 Bureau Veritas joins NavHyS project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping

Bureau Veritas joins the NavHyS project.

Paris la Défense, April 30, 2025: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings together a consortium of 14 partners from across Europe, with the shared goal of decarbonizing the shipping industry.
 
Working closely with ArianeGroup, BV has played...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/bureau-veritas-joins-navhys-project-to-advance-liquid-hydrogen-innovation-in-shipping/

DNV Maritime Academy -DryBMS awareness and preparation to achieve excellence training course

Vassilia Dimitrakou

DryBMS awareness and preparation to achieve excellence new course

Objective:

An 8-hour course that  that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and framework on how to assess their management systems against the standard and carrying out continual improvement to meet the higher stages. 

About the course/Aim:

The DryBMS is an independent standard designed by RightShip and INTERCARGO for the dry bulk shipping sector. The expectations are based on legislative...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/dnv-maritime-academy-drybms-awareness-and-preparation-to-achieve-excellence-training-course/

Bureau Veritas strengthens support for wind propulsion with Union Maritime’s Methanol-ready tankers

Buran, a methanol-ready tanker of Union Maritime, fitted with NorsepowerRotor Sails.

Paris La Défense, April 24, 2025:  Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable shipping by classing a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers for Union Maritime, which are currently being equipped with wind propulsion systems, including Norsepower Rotor Sails (NPRS).

The first two vessels in this series, Buran and Ostro, have been delivered in February and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/bureau-veritas-strengthens-support-for-wind-propulsion-with-union-maritimes-methanol-ready-tankers/

Lloyd’s Register expands Global Fuel Finder with new biofuels capability 

The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape. 

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make faster, smarter decisions when sourcing marine fuels.  

The latest development adds biofuel availability and quality insights to the platform, helping clients navigate the energy transition with confidence. 

Developed by LR’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/lloyds-register-expands-global-fuel-finder-with-new-biofuels-capability/

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