Classification Societies

Indian Register of Shipping sets Indian record for Largest Corporate Flag Made on cloth

On the occasion of its 50th Foundation Day on 4th April 2025, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) achieved a remarkable milestone by setting an Indian record for the ‘Largest Corporate Flag made on cloth’, as recognised by the India Book of Records.

The massive flag, measuring 60 feet by 40 feet, was unfurled within the IRS Head Office premises. Adorned with the organisation’s logo, emblem, and corporate colours, the flag stands as a bold and symbolic representation of IRS’s legacy, values,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/11/indian-register-of-shipping-sets-indian-record-for-largest-corporate-flag-made-on-cloth/

DNV’s Maritime Academy “BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS” course

Dr. Marina Papaioannou
BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 29-30 April 2025 a course on blasting and coating activities as well as corrosion controls.

Participants will be given detailed information of how to organize and to carry out effectively the main and the auxiliary works for blasting / coating, plus for corrosion controls, by cooperating effectively and with their company’s own ways and methods both with the Shipyard and the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/09/dnvs-maritime-academy-blasting-coating-activities-corrosion-controls-course-6/

Lloyd’s Register and Royal Caribbean Group form strategic partnership to advance maritime safety and efficiency across cruise sector  

l to r: Costantino Bongermino (Royal Caribbean Group), Francesco Ruisi (LR), Roberto Bruzzone (Royal Caribbean Group), Palle Laursen (Royal Caribbean Group), Andy McKeran (LR), Anders Aasen (Royal Caribbean Group), Onur Kirimman (LR), Brian Sorensen (Royal Caribbean Group), Jan Solum (Royal Caribbean Group), Natasha Prichard (LR) 

Focussed on enhancing safety, innovation and sustainability across the industry, the partnership is supported by Royal Caribbean Group’s transfer of class to Lloyd’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/lloyds-register-and-royal-caribbean-group-form-strategic-partnership-to-advance-maritime-safety-and-efficiency-across-cruise-sector/

Indian Register of Shipping marks 50th Foundation Day with release of Special Cover by India Post

On its 50th Foundation Day – 4th April 2025, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) marked a historic milestone as India Post released a Special Cover commemorating 50 years of IRS’s excellence in the maritime industry. This prestigious philatelic tribute highlights IRS’s contributions to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance, symbolising its significant impact on the global maritime sector.

The special cover was released by Chief Guest Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/indian-register-of-shipping-marks-50th-foundation-day-with-release-of-special-cover-by-india-post/

ABS MEPC 83 Seminar Series – Wednesday 07 May 2025 – Asteria Glyfada, Domus – Athens

MEPC 83 Seminar in Athens
ABS is pleased to host an expert briefing on the outcomes of MEPC 83 and the strategic implications for international shipping.

The event will provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest decisions from the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee with a focus on advancing decarbonization goals, evolving regulatory framework, and the broad impact on global maritime operations.

Bringing together key stakeholders and industry leaders, the session aims...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/abs-mepc-83-seminar-series-wednesday-07-may-2025-asteria-glyfada-domus-athens/

DNV’s Maritime Academy Ship Energy Efficiency in a Nutshell – Live Vitual Classroom

Ship Energy Efficiency in a nutshell (online) – Live Virtual Classroom

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on23 and 24 April 2025,a course on Energy Efficiency. The global sulphur cap 2020 puts the spotlight once again on energy efficiency. Performance is scrutinized by a variety of stakeholders, with claims and counter-claims, often based on half-truths. The course offers an expert guide through the various options, addressing also recent developments and R&D aiming at 2030 and 2050 IMO...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/dnvs-maritime-academy-ship-energy-efficiency-in-a-nutshell-live-vitual-classroom/

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for retrofitted methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax bulk 

Image of a retrofitted methanol dual-fuel vessel (courtesy: TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd.)

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for retrofitted methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier developed by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

okyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP)*1 for the design concept of a retrofitted Kamsarmax bulk carrier, converting it from conventional fuel to methanol dual-fuel, jointly developed by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/05/classnk-issues-approval-in-principle-aip-for-retrofitted-methanol-dual-fuel-kamsarmax-bulk/

 ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’

From the handover ceremony; l to r: Mr. Yonghyun Jo, CEO /Ph.D. / CISSP, CYTUR, Mr. Ryan Son, President of Internet Services Business Unit, Rakuten Symphony, Mr. Naoki Saito, General Manager of Management Systems and Maritime Training Certification Department, ClassNK

Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity solution, ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’ (components of Rakuten Maritime*1) developed by Rakuten Symphony and its partner...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/classnk-grants-innovation-endorsement-for-products-solutions-to-cytur-tm-and-cytur-sc-p/

IMO Update: Lloyd’s Register analysis from the ISWG-GHG 19 meeting on mid-term GHG measures

Analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Regulatory Affairs experts of the main outcomes from the IMO ISWG-GHG 19 meeting on mid-term GHG measures this week.  

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has advanced its commitment to tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with significant developments emerging from the latest meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on GHG emissions (ISWG-GHG 19).  

Meeting over two days, the Working Group considered the draft IMO Net-Zero Framework, aiming to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/imo-update-lloyds-register-analysis-from-the-iswg-ghg-19-meeting-on-mid-term-ghg-measures/

Webinar, 24 April: MEPC 83 summary – New regulations to reduce GHG

24 April 2025

09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST or 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2 Choose session and sign up

The MEPC 83, taking place from 7 to 11 April 2025, is a milestone meeting set to approve new regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions from ships.

To help you stay ahead of these developments, this webinar provides a brief summary of the key discussions and decisions from MEPC 83.

The presenters are Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment and Tore Longva, Director Decarbonization, both from DNV.

If you...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/webinar-24-april-mepc-83-summary-new-regulations-to-reduce-ghg/

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