Classification Societies

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 …

In a groundbreaking development, RINA has granted Approval in Principle to SDARI as the ship designer for an innovative aframax tanker. This vessel is the result of a joint development …

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has called for urgent regulations to address methane slip in the shipping industry. Methane slip refers to unburned methane released …

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is a pivotal entity in the maritime industry, comprising several leading classification societies dedicated to ensuring maritime safety and environmental protection. These societies …