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Representatives from GasEntec and LR shake hands on AIP
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GasEntec’s billion-cubic-feet FSRU concept earns go-ahead from Lloyd’s Register

GasEntec has secured the seal of approval from Lloyd’s Register for an FSRU design built for rapid deployment and high-capacity needs.

17 days ago
Illustration of an ammonia FPSO
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BW Offshore and McDermott’s blue ammonia FPSO concept catches wind in its sails with DNV backing

DNV's blessing for this blue ammonia FPSO concept paves the way for unlocking scalable, low-carbon offshore energy production.

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21 days ago
FLNG; Source: Exmar
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Exmar’s FLNG conversion earns Bureau Veritas’ seal of approval

An approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), part of Bureau Veritas Group, is paving the way for Belgian shipping company Exmar to breathe life into its floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) concept based on the conversion of an existing membrane-type LNG carrier.

about 1 month ago
Illustration of FPSO with full scale (100 MW) SOFC installation with integrated carbon capture; Source: MODEC
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MODEC, Eld Energy chart path to low-carbon FPSO power with ABS milestone

Japan’s MODEC and Eld Energy, a Norwegian fuel cell system company, have cleared a key milestone in the new technology qualification (NTQ) process from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), advancing their solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power system toward deployment on operating floating production,

about 1 month ago
Hellenic Cables earns qualification for 525 kV HVDC XLPE cable systems
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Hellenic Cables earns qualification for 525 kV HVDC XLPE cable systems

Greek Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Belgium-headquartered Cenergy Holdings, has achieved qualification of its 525 kV HVDC XLPE cable systems for both submarine and underground applications. The qualification covers cable systems designed for continuous operation at 80°C using XLPE insulatio

about 2 months ago
Bureau Veritas approves UK firm’s wind-assisted propulsion technology
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Bureau Veritas approves UK firm’s wind-assisted propulsion technology

UK-based wind-assisted propulsion provider Anemoi Marine Technologies has secured design assessment certificates from classification society Bureau Veritas covering several versions of its Rotor Sail technology. The approvals cover the fixed and rail-deployed 3.5m x 24.5m Rotor Sails, including EX-r

about 3 months ago
DNV awards world’s first certification for wave energy technology
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DNV awards world’s first certification for wave energy technology

Independent assurance and certification body DNV has awarded what is said to be the world’s first prototype certificate for a wave energy converter (WEC). CorPower Ocean’s C4 WEC has been certified under DNV-SE-0120, Certification of Wave Energy Converters and Arrays, following independent verificat

about 3 months ago
LNG vessel; Source: GTT
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GTT’s new LR-approved NO96 criteria expand LNG carrier design flexibility

French technological containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured the green light from the UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for new NO96 elongation criteria, opening the door to more optimized liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (LNGC) structures, widening L

about 3 months ago
DNV assessment clears Fred. Olsen 1848’s floating solar system for rougher conditions
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DNV assessment clears Fred. Olsen 1848’s floating solar system for rougher conditions

Energy expert and assurance provider DNV has completed an independent technical review of Fred. Olsen 1848’s floating photovoltaic (FPV) concept designed to operate in rougher, more exposed wave conditions than conventional FPV solutions. “This Statement of Compliance represents a significant milest

about 3 months ago
From Left to Right: Michail Cheliotis, Marine Surveyor at Lloyd’s Register; Peter Van de Graaf, Strategic Key Account Business Partner at Lloyd’s Register; Tim Berckmoes, CEO at Anglo Belgian Corporat
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Hydrogen-fuelled shipping takes step forward as BeHydro’s engine gets go-ahead

UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has given its stamp of approval for a 100% hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine developed by BeHydro, a joint venture between CMB.TECH and Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) Engines, focusing on hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines.

about 4 months ago
12-meter USV class secures MCA’s certification
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12-meter USV class secures MCA’s certification

UK designer and manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) ZeroUSV has secured certification from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for its Oceanus12 class of USVs that demonstrates that it meets the safety, operational and technical requirements established under the MCA Workboat Code Edit

about 4 months ago
FPSO illustration; Source: SBM Offshore
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ABS endorses SBM Offshore’s Shell-backed FPSO deepwater cooling tech

Netherlands-based SBM Offshore, a provider of the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, has received the green light for its seawater intake riser (SWIR) technology from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a classification society.

about 5 months ago
IMO approves new safety guidelines for ammonia-fueled ships
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IMO approves new safety guidelines for ammonia-fueled ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the new safety guidelines for the use of ammonia as fuel on gas carriers, providing a practical framework to manage the associated safety risks, particularly its toxicity and handling requirements. The guidelines were developed through colla

about 5 months ago
Two new DNV standards target improved floating solar safety and performance
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Two new DNV standards target improved floating solar safety and performance

DNV has published two new coordinated standards for floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems with the aim of improving their safety, reliability, and long-term performance. These two new standards, DNV‑ST‑C108 Structural design of floats for floating photovoltaic systems and DNV‑ST‑E309 Station kee

about 5 months ago