Regulations & Policy
DNV rolls out new class notations for hydrogen vessels, onboard carbon capture
Classification society DNV has introduced two new class notations for hydrogen-fueled newbuilds and carbon capture and storage onboard ships.
Lloyd’s Register unites with H2Terminals and partners for UK hydrogen project
Lloyd’s Register has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with H2Terminals and its supply chain partners HiDROGEN and D3IM to assess the feasibility of a green hydrogen infrastructure project in the UK.
Korean trio teams up with Amogy on ammonia technology for ships
Korean Register (KR), Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace and Amogy have signed an MoU that focuses on the technical collaboration and certification for the application of ammonia reformers and ammonia fuel cell systems to ships.
Oil tanker captain facing fines and multi-year prison time in US over violation of ship pollution prevention
A guilty plea has been made by a captain of a Panama-flagged motor tanker, who has been charged with violating international treaties regulating oil pollution from ships and obstruction of proceedings.
MARIC’s 12,800 CEU ammonia-fueled car carrier receives LR’s approval
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to the Marine Design & Research Institute of China (MARIC) for a dual-fuel 12,800 CEU capacity pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) design.
T&E: Two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects may never come online as supplies fear lack of demand
Nearly 4% of European shipping could run on green e-fuels by 2030 but just a third of these projects are guaranteed, T&E warns in a new study.
ClassNK issues new edition of guidelines for ships using alternative fuels
ClassNK has released a new edition of its Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels, which outline the safety requirements for ships using methanol, ethanol, LPG and ammonia as fuel. The new edition adds requirements related to hydrogen-fueled ships.
Lloyd’s Register approves Ricardo’s hydrogen solution for maritime
Ricardo has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register for the design of its multi-megawatt containerized fuel cell power plant solution.
Ahead of European elections, seaports unveil top 9 priorities
In view of the upcoming EU elections in June, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) — which represents over 98% of the seaports of the European Union — has set its priorities for the next five years with a strong focus on energy transition.
MPA, IEA strengthen ties on shipping decarbonization and digitalization
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the partnership between the two organizations and accelerate maritime decarbonization and digitalization.
Denmark bans scrubber discharge from ships to prevent pollution of marine environment
The Danish government has prohibited the discharge of scrubber water from ships into the marine environment within 22 kilometers of the Danish coasts.
NYK gets approval for 3D basic design drawings of multipurpose boxship
Classification society ClassNK has granted approval to the basic design drawings of a multipurpose containership developed by Japanese shipping company NYK using 3D models.
Mitsui E&S-developed methanol fuel supply system okayed by ClassNK
ClassNK has awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a methanol fuel supply system developed by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding.
US Gulf Coast LNG bunker terminal another step closer to construction
Permit applications for building Galveston LNG bunker port have been submitted for state and federal approval.