DECEMBER 18, 2017 — South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI) Group is responding to the increasing interest in LNG fueled vessels by developing a number of innovative ship designs with the
DECEMBER 13, 2017 — Houma, LA, based Cenac Marine Services has awarded classification society ABS a Third-Party Organization (TPO) contract to support compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M requirements. “Tugboat owners
DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Classification society ABS has announced three senior management appointments as part of the organization’s digital class strategy. “As our markets are increasingly shaped by digital technology, ABS is
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 — Delft, Netherlands, based drone inspection service provider Robotics In Maintenance Strategies BV (RIMS) has been certified as a “Recognized External Specialist” by classification societies ABS and RINA, for
NOVEMBER 2, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has just released the latest version of its “Good Maintenance Onboard Ships,” a comprehensive checklist designed to be used by masters, crew, shipowners, and other
OCTOBER 16, 2017 — DNV GL has commenced the roll out of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates across its entire fleet. The classification society says that the widespread use of
OCTOBER 12, 2017 — As computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology has matured it has become a viable alternative to traditional model basin tests, while reducing lead time and costs. However, the computer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 — ABS, has completed the design review of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) documentation for the VolturnUS floating offshore wind turbine concept developed by the University of
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) is releasing its “Type Approval Requirements for components within Cyber Enabled Systems on board Ships – Procedure for Network and Network-related devices.” LR
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Newbuilding Conversion FLNG (floating liquefied natural gas) hull design. “The Newbuilding Conversion