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Nuclear Power for LNG Carriers: ABS Explores a Transformative Technology The maritime industry faces an unprecedented challenge: achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While alternative fuels and energy-efficiency measures are crucial, …

 The maritime industry is under immense pressure to decarbonize.  Various technologies are competing for a role in the future of shipping. Surprisingly, wind propulsion, though ancient, is finding renewed interest …

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Indian Register of Shipping Announces Leadership Appointments

Key Outcomes The IMO Council met for its 132nd session from July 8 to 12, 2024, at IMO headquarters in London. This session saw several important decisions aimed at enhancing …

ClassNK has published its annual report on Port State Control, aimed at raising awareness of the current state of PSC and enhancing onboard maintenance and inspections, as well as Safety …

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new gangway design developed by Pengrui Marine Equipment Ltd. and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. This …

Two Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, built by Singapore’s SeaTium Offshore, have received classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). These FPSOs are designed to operate off …

AMSA has recently published Marine Notice 03/2024 on the “Testing and Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment Approved to Meet Resolution MEPC.107(49).” This notice aims to inform ship operators and recognized …

As the world pushes towards reducing carbon emissions, innovative solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) have gained prominence. A critical component of this technology is CO2 shipping, where specialized …