LR approves rotor sail installation on Viking Grace
APRIL 30, 2018 — Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) says that installation of a rotor sail on the LNG-fueled ferry Viking Grace (see earlier story) was carried out with LR approval of
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LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval
MARCH 27, 2018 — South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register for an LNG fueled 250,000 dwt class very large ore
Lloyd’s Register Foundation in Maritime Blockchain Labs initiative
MARCH 22, 2018 — Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Copenhagen headquartered Blockchain Labs for Open Collaboration (BLOC) have announced a funding partnership to set up Maritime Blockchain Labs (MBL). MBL will explore the
Lloyd’s Register acquires cyber security specialist
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
Two EXMAR Very Large Gas Carriers will be LPG fueled
MARCH 2, 2018 — While plenty of people have been studying the potential of LPG as a marine fuel, Antwerp headquartered EXMAR has taken the plunge. It says that the main engines
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard delivers world’s largest LNG fueled bulker
FEBRUARY 21, 2018 — Korea’s Ilshin Shipping has taken delivery of the world’s largest LNG fueled bulk carrier from shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Built to dual Lloyd’s Register and Korean Register class,
Naval Dome cyber security system completes box ship pilot testing
FEBRUARY 5, 2018 — Israel-based cyber security specialist Naval Dome has successfully completed pilot testing of its multi-layered cyber security system for classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) aboard XT Shipping’s Zim Genova.
Drone inspection specialist gains Lloyd’s Register certification
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
Hyundai Heavy develops designs for larger LNG fueled ships
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
Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030
DECEMBER 11, 2017 — Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS) have released a new study that aims to demonstrate the viability of zero emission vessels (ZEVs). Called