Ulsan Port Successfully Completes World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels
ULSAN (SOUTH KOREA): The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced the successful completion of the world’s first ammonia bunkering operation for an ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier at Ulsan Port on April 23, 2026. This milestone
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘Ammonia-Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank’
TOKYO: ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an Ammonia–Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships. This
RINA grants Type Approval to SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system
GENOA: SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system has received Type Approval from RINA, in a formal recognition of a solution which allows shipowners and operators to use methanol and ethanol as green marine fuels without
Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. LONDON: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered navigation system during
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System
TOKYO: ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ carrier installing the ‘Wind Challenger,’ a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
Pusan National University and LR to establish first global certification framework for liquid hydrogen shipping
SEOUL: A new collaboration between Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Pusan National University (PNU) Hydrogen Ship Technology Center aims to create the first internationally recognised joint performance evaluation and certification framework for liquid hydrogen carriers and onboard systems. The
Indian Register of Shipping strengthens India’s naval expansion with classification and certification of indigenous defence platforms
MUMBAI: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) takes pride in its continued contribution to India’s defence capabilities, reflected in a series of significant milestones recently achieved by leading Indian shipyards for defence vessels. Garden Reach
ClassNK appoints full-time executives
TOKYO: ClassNK has carried out a regular reshuffle of its full-time executives effective 17 March 2026. Yoshifumi Miyatake has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President, and current Corporate Officer Toshio Kurashiki has been