Classifications Societies
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ABS, HHI, and RMI to Develop World’s Largest Liquified CO2 Carrier
Latest Phase in ABS’ and HHI’s Pioneering Carbon Capture Cooperation (SEOUL) A next-generation ultra-large, liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier is to be developed in a groundbreaking project between ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator. The 74,000cm3 design – presently the…
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Carbon Economics, Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains the Focus for ABS’ 2022 Outlook
Groundbreaking ABS Research Details Opportunities and Challenges in Shipping’s Decarbonization Journey (ATHENS) The potential for carbon markets and pricing to reshape global shipping, as well as the impact of the emerging hydrogen and carbon value chains, are explored in-depth in the latest support for the industry’s decarbonization ambitions from ABS.…
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BUREAU VERITAS : Report of ISWG-GHG 12 – 16 to 20 May 2022 PDF
The twelve intercessional meeting of the Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 12) was held remotely from 16 to 20 May 2022, ahead of the MEPC 78 which is held from 6 to 10 June. according to a report by Bureau Veritas The twelve intercessional…
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Replacing email system with faster-advanced communication between agents and maritime brokers”
According to Federagenti, this is the route for the future traced at the last meeting of the world category federation Communication, coordination, and vision, are all under the beacon of sustainability. These are the inputs that Federagenti (the National Federation of Shipping Agents) took charge of returning from the General…
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BV launches a voluntary certification for Hydrogen carbon footprint assessments
Bureau Veritas has developed a certification framework for assessing the carbon footprint of Hydrogen production facilities. In the absence of internationally recognized statutory certification schemes, this scheme applies as an independent framework to assist stakeholders in the Hydrogen value chain to assess the environmental impact* of different Hydrogen production pathways.…
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LR awards AiP to Vard for 125 metre next-generation offshore patrol
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Vard Marine Inc., a Fincantieri company, for its Vard 7 125 Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). The design of the 125-meter vessel is based on the successful Vard Series 7 OPV reference vessels and can be tailored to a broad…
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ABS Grants AIP to SDARI for Revolutionary Approach to Stern Tube Design
Redesigned Aft Layout Eliminates Oil Leakage and Enables Lower-Cost, In-Water Maintenance for the First Time (ATHENS) ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) for a revolutionary vessel design with a novel aft layout, which eliminates pollution and promotes efficient vessel…
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Lloyd’s Register and partners launch green corridor cluster
A diverse group of organizations will work together to accelerate the maritime decarbonization push. Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and its partners have formed ‘The Silk Alliance’ for the development of a Green Corridor Cluster. This green corridor project will start with intra-Asia container trade. The hub is collaborating…
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Leaders of Greek Shipping Join Greece’s Leading Class to Discuss ABS Advances in Technology, Sustainability and the Future of Classification
(ATHENS) ABS, the largest Class in Greek shipping, brought together the leaders of the industry to discuss the latest advances in sustainability and digital classification. Shipowners, ship managers, charterers, and brokers at the ABS Hellenic National Committee Meeting heard how the ABS-classed fleet had grown to 279 million gross tons…
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Enauta’s FPSO Atlanta to be Operated to ABS Class
ABS Maintains FPSO Class Leadership in Brazil (DUBAI) The FPSO Atlanta, contracted by Enauta to Yinson for conversion to service the Atlanta Field offshore Brazil, will be operated under ABS Class. The Atlanta, which is being converted in Dubai Drydocks World, including structural upgrades, refurbishment, and enhancement of equipment, will…
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