Classifications Societies
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Classification : ABS Verifies SBM Offshore’s AI-Powered Mooring Solution
New Technology Qualification for Novel Mooring Line Integrity Monitoring Tool ( ABS has issued New Technology Qualification (NTQ) to SBM Offshore’s artificial intelligence (AI) powered Intelligent Agent Mooring Line Integrity Tool, allowing the technology to be integrated into offshore systems for the first time. The novel tool collects data such…
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Classification : RINA to undertake Tunisia Interconnection marine feasibility
RINA, in JV with the Tunisian subsidiary Comete Engineering, has been awarded a public tender for the marine feasibility study for the 600MW Italy-Tunisia Interconnection issued by ELMED ÉTUDES SÀRL, a joint venture between Terna and Société Tunisienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz (STEG), the two companies which, respectively, manage…
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News : Wärtsilä Navigational Simulator becomes first Interactive ‘instructor-led’ cloud training solution to gain new DNV Class D Certification
Wärtsilä Voyage’s NTPRO (Navi-Trainer Professional 5000) navigational simulator has attained certification according to the new DNV Class D standard for cloud-based simulators — making it the first certified cloud solution that offers both interactive instructor-led and student-led training. With this, the navigational simulator now has full compliance (Class A, B, C, D)…
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Classification : ClassNK releases Guidelines for Hull Monitoring
Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Hull Monitoring” that summarize technical requirements for a hull monitoring system to achieve the improvement of the ship safety, and stipulates the relevant class notation. A hull monitoring system is intended to collect information through sensors like a strain gauge or an…
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Classification : ClassNK updates EEXI and CII information following MEPC76
Leading Classification Society ClassNK has updated the information on its website regarding Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index(EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator(CII) rating for ships in service, following the outcomes of MEPC76 held in June 2021 On top of providing the latest information on mandatory requirements to improve the energy…
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Classification : ClassNK grants AiP to TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING
For the concept design of LNG-fueled bulker “KAMSARMAX GF Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) based on its Rule Part GF (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) incorporating “International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) to TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING…
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ٍ First DNV SILENT-E class notation awarded to a merchant vessel
Canadian seaports offer attractive port fee reductions to vessels that comply with eco-friendly underwater noise standards. The LR2 crude oil tanker newbuild ONEX Peace is the world’s first cargo vessel to earn DNV’s SILENT-E class notation, which meets the Canadian requirements. Underwater noise from maritime traffic is increasingly recognized as…
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Breaking News : ABS and 22 industry players to study ammonia as an alternative marine fuel
A group of industry leaders has set up a “Joint Study” framework for examining common issues on ammonia as an alternative marine fuel, to contribute to meeting the IMO’s decarbonization targets. The group includes firms from a range of sectors including energy, mining, power utilities, chemical, terminal, shipping, shipbuilding, manufacturing,…
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Shipping Lines : ABB Decoded – Celebrating 30 years of Azipod® electric propulsion
As Azipod® propulsion enters its fourth decade of production, the latest episode of the ABB DECODED podcast explores the technology that is revolutionizing the maritime industry beneath the waves, with engineers Jukka Varis and Ole-Jacob Irgens. ABB’s Azipod® propulsion system has brought huge advances to the maritime industry, thanks to…
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News: Newport’s LNG system gains class approval for green future
. UK’s ship management company Newport Shipping’s LNG fuel tank system for crude tankers and bulkers has gained class approval to facilitate retrofits in line with new environmental requirements. Classification society DNV granted the approval-in-principle (AIP) affirming the technical feasibility of the concept for the very large crude carrier (VLCC)…
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