
The UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and China state-owned enterprise Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will allow the two organizations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities.

Jan De Nul has ordered a new XL cable-laying vessel (CLV), identical to the Fleeming Jenkin ordered at a Chinese shipyard last year. With a cable-carrying capacity of 28,000 tonnes, the vessels are said to be the largest capacity CLVs in the world. Like Fleeming Jenkin, the new vessel will be 215 me