IGC Code

Technical Report on Ammonia Fueled Ships Shows Potential

According to a Cyprus Shipping News article, the Korean Register (KR) has published a technical report outlining the safety regulations and resulting design implications for ammonia fueled ships.

The report provides essential information for industry stakeholders such as shipowners, shipyards, and equipment companies for the construction of ammonia-fueled ships.

Analyzing Ammonia Bunker Fuel

Ammonia, a zero-carbon fuel is relatively easy to store and handle and is attracting worldwide attention...

https://mfame.guru/technical-report-on-ammonia-fueled-ships-shows-potential/

HMD Bags AiP for LNG Carrier With Prismatic IMO Type-B Tank

  • The Korean Register (KR) has awarded Approval In Principle (AIP) for an LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type-B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • The ship is a small to medium-sized LNG carrier with a B-type cargo tank developed as a result of a technical collaboration project between KR and HMD.

The Korean Register (KR) has awarded Approval In Principle (AIP) for an LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type-B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), reads a KR press release.

LNG carrier with...

https://mfame.guru/hmd-bags-aip-for-lng-carrier-with-prismatic-imo-type-b-tank/

RMI: USCG requirements for ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk

The Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime Administration (RMI) informed of the USCG requirements for RMI-flagged ships entering the US under Subchapter O.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center (MSC) requires that RMI-flagged vessels entering US ports carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk:

  • Hold a valid IMO Certificate of Fitness issued under the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code); and
  • Receive an endorsed Certificate of...

https://safety4sea.com/rmi-uscg-requirements-for-ships-carrying-liquefied-gases-in-bulk/

Russian Register: New Rules for Classification and Construction of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases

The Russian Register of Shipping published the new edition of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (2019). As compared to the previous edition of 2016, the Rules contain some amendments taking into account the new international requirements.

The revised rules also take into consideration the feedback gained during technical supervision of design and construction of LNG carriers at the shipyards in the South Korea, as well as the Register’s...

https://safety4sea.com/russian-register-new-rules-for-classification-and-construction-of-ships-carrying-liquefied-gases/

Bahamas Maritime Authority on implementation of IGC code

The Bahamas Maritime Authority launched a guidance on the early implementation of amended regulation 3.2.5 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code).

Specifically, the bulletin is applicable to all vessels registered in the Bahamas to which the IGC Code applies.

Generally, IMO adopted amendments to the IGC Code at its 97th session, that are scheduled to be in force on January 1, 2020.

The existing paragraph 3.2.5 of the IGC...

https://safety4sea.com/bahamas-maritime-authority-on-implementation-of-igc-code/

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