Shipping is indispensable for delivering the world’s needs and wants. Yet, just as the oil, coal, and steel sectors have faced pressure in recent years, our role in the climate crisis is now under much closer scrutiny.
The world’s fastest growing classification society, China Classification Society’s (CCS) bulk carrier fleet has grown by 13% in gross tonnage in the last year.
“For sustained and outstanding contribution to the maritime industry.” These were the words that Arun Sharma, executive chairman of classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), could see engraved on the Varuna Award trophy as it...
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) reports that all of its certification is now available electronically, in line with latest IMO guidelines on the subject.
With offshore wind taking off in the US Barry Parker reviews a report by classification society ABS evaluating the US offshore wind industry’s readiness to deliver the 40 gigawatts of capacity the International Energy Agency estimates will be...
Classification society ABS announced that it will class the first-ever Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) that will support the US offshore windfarm industry.
Lloyd’s Register has made changes to the organisation and leadership of its maritime business following the promotion of Nick Brown, former head of the Marine and Offshore Division. to ceo to replace retiring Alastair Marsh last month.
