RINA’s Salza joins CEOC board

Paolo Salza, Chief Technical Officer, RINA Services, has been appointed to the board of Directors of the International Confederation of Inspection and Certification Organisations (CEOC). Says Salza, “RINA Services has wide experience in testing, inspection and certification activities across a broad...

May 22nd, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

Five 18,400 TEU containerships to be classed by GL

Ulsan/Hamburg, 22 May 2013 - Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has signed a classification agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of five 18,400 TEU containerships. The so far largest container vessels are ordered by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL). “The agreement marks...

May 22nd, 2013 | Classification Societies, Container shipping, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

GL Noble Denton’s expert recognised with IGEM’s gold medal

London/UK, 21 May 2013 – GL Noble Denton’s Executive Vice President for the Americas, Arthur Stoddart has been recognised with a Gold Medal by the Institution for Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM). The Medal was awarded at the Institution’s Annual General Meeting in 2013 for the Sir...

May 21st, 2013 | Awards, Classification Societies | Read More

Public Notification of Amendments to the Rules and Guidance

Tokyo – Leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. These versions include all amendments dated 17 May 2013. Among the amendments made to the...

May 20th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

DNV PSC self-vetting tool for Android is launced

The DNV Port State Control checklist for Android platforms has finally been launched and is available for installation from Google Play Store. The name of the application is “DNV Port State Control.” The DNV Port State Control application (PSC App) has been created for, and to the specifications...

May 19th, 2013 | Classification Societies, News, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory | Read More

RINA announces annual results

The Board of Directors of RINA S.P.A has approved the consolidated balance sheet for the period 2012: revenues of 280 million Euros (+23%) were achieved and the operating income reached 26.3 million Euros. The Board of RINA S.p.A. – holding company of the RINA Group – today approved the consolidated...

May 18th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Company Profiles | Read More

DNV Research

DNV once again is at the forefront of research, innovation with the use of Greek young scientists who work exclusively for DNV. What follows is the salute from DNV’s George Teriakidis*, for the story of the day! Dear all, DNV once again is at the forefront of research, innovation with the use...

May 16th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Story of the Day | Read More

Lloyd’s Register and A*STAR IHPC open joint laboratory to pursue R&D on technical innovations in the energy and marine industries

Singapore, 10 May 2013 – Lloyd’s Register (LR) and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) have officially opened a joint laboratory, which will deliver innovative technological solutions to address the challenges faced by the marine, energy and offshore sectors. This initiative...

May 10th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007

Global management system certifier, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), and specialist risk and management consultancy, Integrated Risk & Security Solutions (IRSS), are pleased to announce a collaborative working approach to help organisations wanting to become certified to the new maritime...

May 9th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More

ABS Releases Exhaust Gas Scrubber Advisory

ABS, a leading provider of maritime classification services, announces the release of the ABS Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems, which will aid vessel owners and operators in assessing the viability of utilizing exhaust scrubbers to meet current and forthcoming environmental requirements. As the...

May 7th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

Hellenic Lloyd’s holds its initial LR Hellenic Technical Management Systems sub-committee

We would like to advise our clients that the first Lloyd’s Register Hellenic Technical Management Systems Sub-Committee was held on Wednesday 24 April at Hellenic Lloyd’s premises in Piraeus. This initiative of Lloyd’s Register aims to facilitate cross-industry discussion and debate at the very...

May 1st, 2013 | Classification Societies, Technical | Read More

ClassNK Releases 2013 Edition of Class Rules

Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships Tokyo – ClassNK announced today that it had released the 2013 edition of the Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. ClassNK continuously reviews, updates, and amends its technical rules and guidance...

April 25th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

RINA Hellenic Technical Committee focuses on Energy Governance and IACS issues

A general view from the meeting RINA’s first Hellenic Technical Committee meeting for 2013 was organized by RINA Hellas and took place on Wednesday the 3rd of April 2013. The HTC Members and distinguished guests were welcomed by Mr. Spyros Zolotas, RINA Area Manager for Greece and Cyprus, who generally...

April 16th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

2013’s first issue of Insight examines role and influence of innovation

Lloyd’s Register’s magazine covers the issues that matter most to the people and industries it serves Innovation is the lead theme of the sixth issue of Insight, Lloyd’s Register’s issues-driven magazine for clients and other industry stakeholders. What are the essential ingredients for innovation?...

April 11th, 2013 | Books, Classification Societies | Read More

The Longevity Study on the LNG Carrier Hyundai Utopia

The LNG “Hyundai Utopia” Lloyd’s Register Marine Consulting appointed as the independent service provider for the Longevity Study on the LNG Carrier Hyundai Utopia by Hyundai Ocean Service Hyundai Ocean Service Co. Ltd. (HDOS) has chosen Lloyd’s Register Marine Consulting as the independent...

April 11th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Corporate Social Responsibility, Health and Safety, HR, LNG | Read More

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April 9th, 2013 | Academia, Breaking News, Classification Societies, Environment, European Union, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Markets, Politics and Government | Read More

Global Marine Trends 2030 – three scenarios shaping the future of the world’s maritime industries

Report issued today at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world, as seaborne trade increases from 9 billion tonnes annually to between 19-24 billion tonnes. Lloyd’s Register, Qinetiq...

April 8th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Markets, News | Read More

GL Renewables Certification Appoints New Head of Group China

Hamburg/Shanghai, 5 April 2013 – GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has appointed Daniel Hein as new Head of Group China. In his new role Mr Hein will be responsible for establishing and growing GL RC’s business within China. GL RC is one of the leading certification bodies in the renewable...

April 5th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Classification Societies | Read More

Ballast water included in the revised US Vessel General Permit (VGP)

In the last week of March 2013, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final Vessel General Permit regulating discharges from commercial vessels, including ballast water, to protect the nation’s water from ship-borne pollutants and reduce invasive species in US waters. The VGP will enter...

April 5th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Environment, Regulatory | Read More

Northwind NV receives two statements of compliance from GL Renewables Certification

(from left to right): Andreas Schröter, Managing Director GL RC, Frank Coenen, CEO Northwind, Axel Juhnke, Head of Group Project Certification GL RC. Hamburg/Germany, 3 April 2013 – Northwind NV has received statements of compliance for site assessment and site specific design assessment from...

April 3rd, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Classification Societies, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance verifies South Asia’s first certified emission reductions under the United Nation’s PoA framework

Stoves ‘Improved Cooking Stoves in Bangladesh’ provides 57,000 energy-efficient stoves to Bangladeshi families” Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) has verified South Asia’s first certified emissions reductions (CERs) under the UN’s Programme of Activities (PoA) framework. The...

April 2nd, 2013 | Classification Societies, Food and Drink, Regulatory | Read More

Lloyd’s Register provides first ISO 50001 certification in the Middle East

Zahid Rahman, Waleed Al Dawood, Jorn Hinge and Apo Poulovassilis. Lloyd’s Register provides first ISO 50001 certification in the Middle East United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) Dubai has become the first shipping company to achieve ISO 50001 certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)...

March 30th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Regulatory, Safety and Security, Technical | Read More

ClassNK Earns Authorization from Romanian Flag

ClassNK Executive Vice President Dr. Yoneya (left) with RNA General Director Andrian Mihei (right) Constantza – World’s leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has announced that it earned authorization from the Romanian Naval Authority (RNA) to carry out surveys...

March 29th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Flags | Read More

ClassNK Approves First Application of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel NSSC®2120 to Tankers in Japan

Tokyo – Leading classification society ClassNK announced today that it has approved the first application of duplex stainless steel (NSSC®2120) on vessels in Japan. Tankers built by the Japanese shipyards Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd and Hakata Shipbuilding Co., Ltd were applied with the duplex stainless...

March 27th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More

Korean Register elects a new Chairman & CEO

Today (27 March), in Seoul, at an extraordinary meeting of the general assembly, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr Chon Young-kee as its new Chairman & CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members. Prior to election, Dr Chon served as executive...

March 27th, 2013 | Classification Societies | Read More