APRIL 2, 2018 — Classification society ABS reports that e-Certificates are now available to the entire ABS-classed fleet, subject to individual flag administrations’ authorization. ABS says that the-Certificates are continuously available,
MARCH 19, 2018 — Lloyd’s Register has acquired cyber security specialist Nettitude. Founded 1n 2003, Nettitude is a leading provider of cyber security, compliance, infrastructure and managed security services. It employs 140
FEBRUARY 28, 2018 — Following successful pilot programs with ship owners and flag states, classification society Bureau Veritas is now issuing both classification and statutory e-certificates. Bureau Veritas can now issue digital
FEBRUARY 20, 2018 — Four months after its mid-October 2017 launch of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates, DNV GL reports that more than 50,000 such certificates have been issued. “We
FEBRUARY 15, 2018 — ClassNK has just released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0, developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and
JANUARY 11, 2018 — Classification society ABS has announced a major release of its Nautical Systems (NS) Enterprise fleet management software that includes NS Insight, a new business intelligence module. The NS
JANUARY 11, 2018 — Delft, Netherlands, headquartered drone and robotics specialist RIMS BV has received its fourth Classification Certificate as a Recognized External Specialist. Issued by Lloyd’s Register (LR), it covers the
JANUARY 9, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. “The Newbuilding Conversion FPSO hull design
DECEMBER 27, 2017 — The 14 m x 4.2 m catamaran passenger vessel Hydroville launched last month by Antwerp maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (see earlier story) is the first Lloyd’s Register
DECEMBER 27, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in