Classifications Societies
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Panama enacts law promoting the establishment of multinational of manufacturing companies
Through Law 159 dated August 31, 2020, the Republic of Panama creates a special regime for the establishment and operation of multinational companies for the provision of services related to manufacturing (“EMMAs”). The objective of this new law is to attract and promote investments in production processes, job creation and technology transfer,…
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Classification : Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
LR has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, a joint initiative between Lloyd’s Register Group and Foundation, brings together thought leaders and subject matter experts with the…
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Classification : ABS examine different fuel options for the marine industry
ABS has published guidance on Ammonia as Marine Fuel, evaluating the challenges in design and operation of ammonia-fueled vessels. The latest in an ongoing series of ABS sustainability focused whitepapers examining different fuel options for the marine industry, Ammonia as Marine Fuel provides information for shipowners considering ammonia as an option in…
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Breaking News : ABS Discusses Subsea Mining on CMEE 2020
China Marine Economy Expo (CMEE), hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China and People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and organized by Shenzhen Municipal of People’s The government was held in Shenzhen on Oct 15 – 18. ABS was invited to exhibit and share subsea…
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“IMO new rules and regulation “the title of annual seminar for Lloyd’s Register in Alexandria
By: Nadin Said The Society of Marine Engineers hosted this year at their premises the annual seminar for the Lloyd’s Register, under the title “IMO new rules and regulation” dated 16 Septamber,2020 at 7 pm. The Speaker was Eng. Farid Rehab. He is the Marine Operation Manager of Egypt &…
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Shipping Lines : ClassNK grants AIP to “K” Line and Airseas for their Seawing kite system
Tokyo – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships” and related regulations to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and AIRSEAS SAS for their automated kite system “Seawing”. According to an announcement by “K” Line and…
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Classification Societies : ABS to class First Taiwan-built Offshore Installation Vessel
(HOUSTON) ABS is to provide classification services to the first floating heavy lift and installation vessel to be built in Taiwan. Named ‘Green Jade’, the vessel has been commissioned by CDWE, a joint venture between Taiwanese company CSBC and Belgian offshore contractor DEME, and will be built at CSBC…
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Ship Building : Hyundai Mipo has entered into a MoU with KMT and the Korean Register
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with compatriot shipper Korea Maritime Transport and the Korean Register to apply the ballast-free concept to 1,800 TEU container ships as a means of fighting marine pollution. Under the MoU, the parties will work on developing a…
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Classification Societies : REG continues to lead the Paris MoU Port State Control White List
The Red Ensign Group continues to dominate the Paris MoU Port State Control regime with the United Kingdom officially the highest performing Flag. In the list published this week, the UK has taken the top spot – the REG has led the list for three of the last four years…
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Classifications : Main steps to reduce Panamanian Ship detentions by PSC
The reviews of the 2019 Panamanians vessels performance, shown an increased number of detentions in some regions. Therefore, the Panama Maritime Authority issued revised marine circular to provide advice on how to reduce Port State Control (PSC) detentions of Panama flagged vessels, with the cooperation of recognized organizations, shipowners and…
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