Classifications Societies
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Classification : DNV awards AiP for new LNG fuel tank insulation with leak detection system
DNV says it has granted an Approval In Principle (AIP) to PASSER Marine for the development of a new LNG fuel tank insulation system. The new concept is designed for prismatic ‘type B’ LNG tanks – which according to IMO rules require a partial secondary barrier – and includes a…
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Classification Societies : ABS Guides Industry on Shipping Power and Propulsion Decarbonization Technologies
HOUSTON) ABS has published industry-leading guidance evaluating a range of shipboard propulsion and power generation technologies with the potential to contribute to shipping’s sustainability goals. The ABS Advisory on Decarbonization Applications for Power Generation and Propulsion Systems considers the technological complexity, current application, available fuel options, current regulatory requirements and…
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Shipbuilding : SHI becomes first shipbuilder to receive AiP for independent ECO-WTIV model from three major classification societies
In order to keep pace with the growing offshore wind industry, Samsung Heavy Industries has ventured into the market by developing its own Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) model with diverse green technologies adopted. SHI announced on 8 it became the first shipbuilder to receive Approval in Principle (AiP) for…
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Services : ABS publishes guidance on methanol as marine fuel
Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted interim guidelines on the use of methanol as a marine fuel, making ethyl and methyl alcohols options for shipowners and operators. Twelve methanol-powered ships are already in operation, with another 10 on order. “Methanol is a fuel that offers immediate…
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ICS : launching new flag state table
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest Flag State Performance Table (2020/2021) which finds that many of the largest flag states – including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong (China), Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus– continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional…
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Guinard : We are working on a technology platform for the Registry of Ships of Panama
Legalsecurityan attractive advantagefor the maritime industry Panama Ship Registry@ShipPanama1/6Follow usFollow usWe all had a difficult year but together we could overcome the difficulties.Thank you for trusting us and looking for continuing working for you in 2021.Season’sGreetingsThe General Directorate of the Public Registry of Ship Ownership, -part of Panama’s Ship Registry-…
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PANAMA receives an International Award for the program ” My first Maritime Work experiance”
The 2020 CAREER4SEA Personality Award, Mr. Carlos C. Salinas The Republic of Panama, through the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), was the winner of the CAREER4SEA Virtual awards, in the category of best „Initiative“ for the execution of the „My First Maritime Labor Experience“ program, a pilot project that started this…
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Liberia finishes off 2020 as the world’s fastest growing flag State for the second year
According to Clarkson’s World Fleet Monitor from mid-December 2020, Liberia has outpaced all other Open Registries having grown at 8.06% and 13.8 Million Gross Tons since January 2020. Liberia finishes off 2020 as the world’s fastest growing flag State for the second year in a row. In late 2018 Liberia…
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Lloyd’s List :Top 10 classification societies 2020
A year with lay-offs and furloughs, coupled with disruptions to surveys and inspections, made it one of the more challenging periods for classification societies in recent times Familiar faces were among the top in class as the anticipated transition to remote surveying was accelerated in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic;…
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SRS : Singapore Registry of Ships Crosses 96 Million Gross Tonnage
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) crossed the 96 million gross tonnage milestone in 2020 and maintained its position among the top five ship registries in the world. Themed “Resilience, Strength and Adaptability”, the 2020 SRS Forum, organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) today, focused on…
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