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/

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

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/2025/04/23/abs-mepc-83-seminar-series-wednesday-07-may-2025-asteria-glyfada-domus/

Improve environmental performance with a ship-specific biofouling management plan

Relevant for ship owners and managers.
Effective biofouling management reduces a ship’s energy consumption and thus greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also mitigating the spread of invasive aquatic species.

This news describes how a ship-specific biofouling management plan can support...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/improve-environmental-performance-with-a-ship-specific-biofouling-management-plan/

Lloyd’s Register and Pusan National University partnership to drive innovation in liquefied hydrogen carrier technology

(left) Sung-Gu Park, President – North East Asia, Lloyd’s Register); and (right) Dr Jae-Myung Lee, Director of the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center. 

The partnership aims to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology, promoting sustainable and zero-emission maritime transport.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an agreement with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea, forming an international partnership aimed at advancing liquefied hydrogen carrier...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/lloyds-register-and-pusan-national-university-partnership-to-drive-innovation-in-liquefied-hydrogen-carrier-technology/

Wärtsilä upgrade package expected to deliver potential CO2 emissions savings of over 1,500 tons annually for two Ulusoy bulk carriers

Wärtsilä Corporation, 16 April 2025 at 11:00 EEST – Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, thereby significantly reducing...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/wartsila-upgrade-package-expected-to-deliver-potential-co2-emissions-savings-of-over-1500-tons-annually-for-two-ulusoy-bulk-carriers/

Don’t miss out on our new Shuttle Tankers white paper – Ensuring safe, flexible, and efficient operations

White paper Shuttle Tankers Ensuring safe, flexible, and efficient operations

Have you received your copy of DNV’s Shuttle Tankers white paper?

The shuttle tanker newbuild market is surging, and a range of factors, including safety, sustainability, and efficiency are shaping the development of shuttle tankers today.

Our latest white paper contains a comprehensive overview, with insights from DNV experts on vital components related to shuttle tankers, such as dynamic positioning, loading systems...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/dont-miss-out-on-our-new-shuttle-tankers-white-paper-ensuring-safe-flexible-and-efficient-operations/

ME-GI Swings Container Decision

The ME-GI engine

New orders continue dual-fuel engine’s strong start to 2025

MAN Energy Solutions reports that its ME-GI engine has continued its strong start to 2025 by winning orders for eight engines for a series of container ships, originally designated as single-fuel conventional engines from an unknown engine designer. The orders are divided among two separate, Korean shipyards.

Both shipyards have ordered 4 × MAN B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines and will each construct 4 × Ultra Large...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/14/me-gi-swings-container-decision/

Lloyd’s Register, Seatransport and Deployable Energy developing nuclear power for ships 

 Mark Ho, PhD Chief Nuclear Officer, Deployable Energy; Dr Stuart Ballantyne, Chairman, Seatransport Corporation; Claudene Sharp Patel, Global Technical Director, LR; and Remko Hottentot, Commercial Manager, LR – Australasia 

Queensland’s ship design group Seatransport and Houston-based Deployable Energy are collaborating with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to develop nuclear power generation for different applications, including strategic response vessels in remote areas. 

Using micro modular reactor...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/14/lloyds-register-seatransport-and-deployable-energy-developing-nuclear-power-for-ships/

Seawork launches a new membership for commercial marine professionals

April 2025 – Southampton, UK – Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, is excited to launch its exclusive Seawork Membership, designed to give maritime professionals a powerful advantage both onsite and online.

Leading the list of exclusive benefits is unrestricted access to Seawork’s online messaging platform on seawork.com, allowing members to connect directly with visitors, exhibitors, and potential leads. Members can arrange meetings, build business relationships, and create...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/14/seawork-launches-a-new-membership-for-commercial-marine-professionals/

New Route-Specific Cargo Calculator: Safe cargo, lower costs

AAL experiences practical benefits of DNV’s Route-Specific Cargo Calculator

We are excited to share an innovative breakthrough in cargo safety and cost efficiency that is transforming the shipping industry.  

DNV’s new Route-Specific Cargo Calculator is making waves, and AAL Shipping is at the forefront of this transformation, as their practical experiences with the Route-Specific Cargo Calculator played a key role in its ongoing enhancement and development. Learn more about the key...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/12/new-route-specific-cargo-calculator-safe-cargo-lower-costs/