Wah Kwong, Bureau Veritas (BV) and Qiyao Environ Tec have undertaken a feasibility study into carbon capture and storage technology on existing ships.

Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval In Principle (AIP) for a methanol dual-fuel VLCC.

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has issued its recommendations to support consistent implementation of EEXI.

Qingdao-based Headway Technology has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) by classification society for s carbon capture system.

Action is needed now, not just long-term pledges, if the world is going to meet Paris Agreement targets on climate change, says DNV.

Satcomms provider Marlink and Classification Society Bureau Veritas signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fast track data collection and cooperate on digital adoption.

Russian state-backed Sovcomflot’s fleet is fully insured for internation trade, its CEO said last week.

Classification Society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has acquired voyage optimisation and compliance company OneOcean from its private equity owners.

Norwegian cleantech company TECO 2030 has introduced a hydrogen-powered tanker concept, Hy-Ekotank, together with its partners Ektank AB, Shell Shipping and Maritime, and DNV.

Bureau Veritas (BV) has released new structural rules for steel ships, using new tools and technologies to replace rules published in 2000.