ABS Awarded Contract to Class Canadian Coast Guard’s Entire 114-Vessel Fleet
International classification society ABS has been awarded the contract to provide classification and certification services for the Canadian Coast Guard’s entire existing fleet of 114 vessels as well...
View ArticleDNV GL Rolls Out Remote Surveys for Entire Classed Fleet
Classification society DNV GL announced Friday that it’s started offering remote surveys for some inspections on board all DNV GL classed vessels. This means that for a range of surveys,...
View ArticleLR Launches Noise Notation to Quiet Ships in Port
Classification society Lloyd’s Register has released a new noise notation to meet the increasing demand for noise control from ships in port. LR describes the new notation as defining a...
View ArticleABS Teams with Industry Leaders to Improve Containership Safety
Classification society ABS announced Thursday it is teaming up with members of the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) to develop actionable recommendations to help mitigate risks posed from the...
View ArticleInternational Ship Classification Body Withdraws Russia’s Membership
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has withdrawn the membership of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping’s (RMRS) amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IACS Council voted...
View ArticleCOSCO Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Awarded ABS Approval In Principle
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...
View ArticleLloyd’s Register Finds ‘Significant’ Efficiency Benefits for Newcastlemax...
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...
View ArticleHanwha Ocean Receives Class Approval for Eco-Friendly Vessel Technology
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...
View ArticleSaildrone Receives First-Ever Classification for Autonomous Surface Vehicle
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...
View ArticleBureau Veritas Launches Classification Rules for Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships
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...
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