Italian classification society RINA has carried out what it claims to be the world’s first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of remote technologies on the bulk carrier Cielo di Gaspesie, owned by the d’Amico Group. On completion, the Liberian International Ship & Corpo
DNV GL has launched a new certification in infection prevention for the maritime industry aimed at facilitating industry players to resume operations better prepared for COVID-19 or other emerging pathogens. This is especially important for the passenger transport industry, which needs to reassure t
Norwegian offshore safety watchdog, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found one improvement point regarding an application for the Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) for the West Bollsta drilling rig.
HHI and HMD acquire AiP for solvent free 1 coating system from Liberian Registry and Korean Register.
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Nadine Robinson to lead its strategy on environmental sustainability. Robinson is a policy professional with over 20 years experience advising on climate change, environment and sustainability. She has worked in the private sector
Bureau Veritas (BV), a provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has formalized guidelines and a classification notation for floating, production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) and floating production units (FPUs) designed for operation in Brazil’s deep waters.
Classification society ClassNK has granted AIP to NYK Line and its group company MTI Co., Ltd. for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework.
EvoLogics underwater acoustic modems were recently listed as Authorized for Navy Use (ANU). The modems went through Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and The Emergency Ship Salvage Material (ESSM) System evaluation. The ANU Program provides a list of selected diving equipment, tools and accessories
The Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) project and Marine Energy Alliance (MEA) are staging a webinar on standardisation and certification for offshore renewables. The event will be held on 19 May 2020 from 10 to 11:30 am CEST. Standards and associated certification schemes can support the develo
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center (MSC) has granted its 31th ballast water management system (BWMS) type approval certificate to Japan-based company Miura Co. Ltd.
Spanish ferry operator Baleària is working towards being the first shipping line in the world to obtain the Global Safe Site Covid-19 badge at the highest level (Excellence) from the international certification and inspection body Bureau Veritas.
DNV GL and Alpha Ori Technologies (AOT) have signed MoU in which they agree to work together to contribute to the marine industry’s ongoing digital transformation.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center (MSC) has issued its 30th ballast water management system (BWMS) type approval certificate to the US-based manufacturer Hyde Marine.
DNV GL has issued an international call to oil and gas operators and the supply chain to pilot a methodology that could prove whether the data generated by digital twins can be trusted and if the technology is delivering value.
