APRIL 29, 2012 — Classification society ClassNK has signed an agreement with the Government of Myanmar granting ClassNK authorization to carry out statutory surveys on its behalf. The signing ceremony took place
APRIL 26 2013 — Although the STCW convention now requires masters and deck officers aboard ECDIS-fitted ships to have generic ECDIS equipment training, some oil majors and port state control authorities now
APRIL 23, 2012 — Classification society ABS hosted its Annual Meeting in New York today. Chairman, Robert D. Somerville reported that, “despite the uncertainties of the global economy and of the shipping
APRIL 11, 2013 — DNV is inviting industry to participate in a project aimed at reducing failure of the jacking gears of self-elevating units and jack-ups. Though jacking gears are, by definition,
MARCH 27, 2013 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has approved the first application of duplex stainless steel (NSSC 2120) on vessels in Japan. The steel, manufactured by Nippon Steel and
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 — ABS has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp. ABS will support CSBC in vessel and offshore asset construction. It says that the agreement creates
NOVEMBER 8, 2012 — Philippe Donche-Gay has been appointed Executive Vice-President in charge of the Marine & Offshore Division of classification society Bureau Veritas. This follows the merging of BV’s marine and
MAY 30, 2012 – Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai ClassNK reports that its register surged past the 200 million gross ton mark on May 28, 2012. Founded in Tokyo in1899, ClassNK’s register
ABS Vice President and current Chief Engineer Dr. Kirsi Tikka is transferring to London to assume the role of President and COO of the ABS Europe Division. The division is responsible for
Classification society Bureau Veritas has cut the reporting time for a Condition Assessment Program (CAP) report from three months to one month and has also improved the accessibility and usability of the