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 newly introduced rules outline…
https://gcaptain.com/bureau-veritas-launches-classification-rules-for-hydrogen-fuelled-ships/
Alameda, California-based Saildrone, a leading company in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the first-ever classification for an autonomous, uncrewed surface vehicle (USV)…
https://gcaptain.com/saildrone-receives-first-ever-classification-for-autonomous-surface-vehicle/
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has obtained certifications from classification societies Norway’s DNV and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), for its eco-friendly vessel technology. The certifications were announced during…
https://gcaptain.com/hanwha-ocean-receives-class-approval-for-eco-friendly-vessel-technology/
Lloyd’s Register has given its stamp of approval (in principle) for a newcastlemax bulk carrier fitted Anemoi Rotor Sails that will help “significantly improve” the efficiency and reduce environmental impact…
Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design of a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) featuring a previously-approved feeder barge system suitable…
https://gcaptain.com/cosco-wind-turbine-installation-vessel-awarded-abs-approval-in-principle/
Korean Register (KR) Senior Surveyor, HA Seungman, has been awarded the prestigious Denny Medal from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). The renowned Denny Medal is awarded to the best paper published in the Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology (JMET) and the Journal of Operational Oceanography (JOO).
Ha won the award for his work on the research paper...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/21/krs-senior-surveyor-awarded-prestigious-denny-medal/
Offshore wind is a forerunner in building up a zero-carbon supply chain without being pushed by IMO.
What are the reasons and how do the maritime players in that field manage to move so quickly in their efforts to decarbonize? I have been invited onto DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast to discuss the potential of the sector with host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV. What are the preferred alternative fuel options, how can surplus wind power be utilized, and what business opportunities does...
Kindly see attached the training schedule for May-August 2022
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Time schedule: Daily 10.00- 17:00
Fee: 400 € per participant per day. Discount is offered for 3+ participants.
The courses will be held provided there are 3+ participants registered.
In case you are interested in any of the above courses, please fill in the attached registration form and send it back to us to confirm your participation.
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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/18/abs-academy-public-vilt-courses-may-august-2022/
SALVAGE AND WRECK REMOVAL– LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 12 and 13 May 2022, a course on the latest updates on the salvage and wreck removal market and correct use of salvage and wreck contracts.
Emergency procedures are of an unpredictable nature. The new environmental requirements and the direct involvement of the state authorities in an incident, requires companies to be well prepared to respond in such events.
During the course the...
ClassNK releases GHG Emissions Management Tool
– “ClassNK ZETA” to realize visualization of CO2 emissions for ships –
Tokyo – Tokyo – ClassNK has released “ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator)”, a GHG emissions management tool to track accurate CO2 emissions and confirm and simulate CII ratings.
While the shift toward a zero-emission society has accelerated around the world, the time has come for the maritime industry to systematically plan, manage, and report the GHG emissions from...