Milan, Italy – September 12, 2025 – The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest shipping registry, has once again demonstrated its pioneering role in maritime innovation and energy transition by awarding nine…
– Certificate Handover Ceremony was held in Gastech2025 – Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a large liquefied CO2 carrier (50,000m3) jointly developed by Dalian Shipbuilding…
Busan (Korea), September XY, 2025 – RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering multinational, has awarded Korea Maritime Consultants Co. Ltd. (KOMAC) the Approval in Principle (AiP) for…
This project marks a significant milestone in the advancement of hydrogen technology for maritime applications. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering…
The bold design paves the way for more sustainable LNG shipping solutions. Lloyd’s Register has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for GTT‘s new 200,000 m³ LNG carrier concept, featuring slow-steaming…
Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) technology for hydrogen boil-off gas, having received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification…
Tokyo – ClassNK has carried out third-party verification for self-aggregated social data of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and its group companies, and issued an assurance statement. In an era where…
On the 3rd day of POSIDONIA 2024 an AiP was delivered from Bureau Veritas to CSDC for an Ammonia Fuel MR tanker. Mr Li Dongpeng, Deputy General Manager of CSDC was…
Bureau Veritas awarded AiPs for innovative projects including MARIC’s ammonia-fueled 320.000 DWT VLCC and 180.000Ccbm LH2 carrier. The ceremony took place on June 4th at the BV stand, in the presence…
Ocean Network Express advances net-zero commitment with Approval in Principle for Ammonia Dual-Fueled Vessel Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) is proud to announce the award of Approval in Principle (AiP)…
Osaka, Japan (January 19, 2024) – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has achieved a significant milestone as the first company in Japan* to…
The AiP marks a milestone for the development of clean energy ship design with new energy saving technology strategies as result of joint development project between LR, NACKS, Minerva and…
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the “Advanced Maneuvering Assistant System”, the core technology for the autonomous navigation system, developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.,…
Shanghai – ClassNK has issued Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for three vehicle carrier designs developed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI). The first AiP acknowledges an ammonia ready…
AIP further strengthens clean technology leader’s relationships and operations in Asia LONDON, 23 October 2023: Maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with China Classification…
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fueled multi-purpose vessel developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk Ltd.…
Post combustion CCS system absorbs CO2 from a vessel’s exhaust gas that is heated to capture CO2 and then liquefied and stored cryogenically onboard. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval…
Largest ever LNG carrier design will help meet the growing global demand for natural gas, responding to continued demand for scale in seaborne LNG trade and the need for efficient…
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Cargo Containment System (CCS) and Cargo Handling System (CHS) for liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by GTT. Hydrogen is…
Approval in principle granted for the world’s first stack-mounted direct emissions monitoring systems which operates independently of vessel power and communications. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Type Approval in Principle…
Approval in Principle for SHI’s Autonomous Navigation System and SVESSEL Communication System, part of Samsung Autonomous Ship software for autonomous ready ship design. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in…
PureMetrics uses stack measurement to monitor and report greenhouse gases released from the exhausts of maritime and land-based combustion engines. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Daphne Technology with Approval in…
Korean Register (KR) has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a methanol-fueled MR tanker, jointly developed by KR, South Korean shipbuilders K Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturer S&SYS at Nor-Shipping…
New storage tank design and materials will increase gas carrier size and efficiency. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded Design Approval to…
Korean Register (KR) has awarded an AIP (Approval in Principle) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for their innovative ‘Technical…