Classifications Societies
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CCS ( China ) and CSSC (Hong Kong) signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
On the 7th Oct 2022, China Classification Society (CCS) and CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Mr. Li Xi – General manager of CSSC and Mr. Tian Dongming – General manager of CCS Hongkong branch, signed the agreement on their behalf. In future , both…
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Maersk Orders Six Further Methanol-Fueled Vessels to ABS Class
ABS Leadership in Methanol and Sustainably Fueled Vessels Underlined (OPENHAGEN) A further six large ocean-going, methanol-fueled container vessels have been ordered by A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) to ABS Class. The order takes the total of dual-fuel engine vessels that can sail on green methanol on order from Maersk to…
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Green Corridors and Clean Energy Marine Hubs will Unite Shipping’s Decarbonization Stories
(STAMFORD, Connecticut) The decisive role of public-private partnerships in delivering net zero for shipping by 2050 was spotlighted by Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO in his keynote address at the 2022 SHIPPINGInsight conference. We are clearly in the early innings of a decade of change. For shipping,…
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ABS AIP Supports DSME to Bring Hybrid Power Systems to Large LNG Carriers for More Sustainable Operations
(MILAN) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) for its hybrid power system, a configuration previously limited to smaller vessels in the maritime marketplace, to aid large liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers. The hybrid power system configuration includes a Battery Energy…
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ABS Approves Pioneering Autonomous Technology for HHI Group
Groundbreaking Systems from World’s Largest Shipbuilder (SEOUL) ABS’ industry-leading support for the development of autonomous technology at sea took another step forward with the granting of approval in principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI Group) for four areas of autonomous functions: navigation, machinery health management, fire fighting management…
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LR signs contract with Birdon for new Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship
The project will see a new Sail Training Ship constructed for the Royal Australian Navy to replace STS Young Endeavour. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new construction agreement with Australian shipbuilder Birdon to provide classification services and statutory approval for the Royal Australian Navy’s Young Endeavour replacement. The ship,…
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North America Maritime Industry Leaders Discuss Technology Advances and Sustainability Strategies
(HOUSTON) ABS brought together maritime industry leaders to discuss the latest advances in sustainability and digital classification at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting. “As the industry embraces a new language of shipping, ABS is leading the way in technology, sustainability and digital innovation. In this era where…
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LR approval in principle for Maridea’s Moray Base floating wind concept
AiP awarded for Maridea’s Moray Base floating wind support structure concept, which can support wind turbines up to 15 MW and is capable of operating in harsh offshore environments in water depths of over 100m. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Maridea, a Dutch subsidiary of…
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China launches new generation VLCC with rigid wing sails (with pics)
China Classification Society (CCS) is hailing a major milestone after overseeing the delivery and naming ceremony of the first VLCC ever built in China deploying four 40metre rigid wing sails. CCS attended the naming ceremony of the 307,000 DWT, 333 metre crude oil carrier M/V New Aden at Dalian Shipbuilding…
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Growth of Superyachts Sector Supported by RINA MAXIMA
RINA has released a new service profile dedicated to luxury motor or sailing yachts as part of its program of support excellence for the superyachts sector From the Monaco Yacht Show the RINA group, multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy, presented Maxima: the new service profile dedicated to superyachts –…
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