CLASS NEWS

Lateral Naval Architects received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for its new design of a methanol-fueled, 70-meter superyacht.

ERMA FIRST, a leading sustainable maritime solutions provider, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its amine absorption-based Onboard Carbon Capture (OCC) system.

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships (NR678) to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector.


KR has unveiled technical information to support the safe marine transportation of electric vehicles (EVs).

The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Machinery Health Monitoring System (SMHMS) has received the ABS SMART (MHM) Tier 2 approval in principle (AIP) for machinery health monitoring.

LR will conduct the design appraisal and survey of two Vard Commissioning Service Operations Vessels, due to be delivered in 2025 to North Star.

“Nuclear energy has moved beyond a wildcard option and into the mainstream of potential solutions for a more sustainable maritime industry.

French digitalization expert Opsealog has been awarded type approval from Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, for its cloud-based Streamlog Garbage Record Book and Oil Record Book, marking an important step towards the deployment of digital reporting solutions that will save time and enhance data analysis in the shipping industry.