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
KR enhances KR-CON with AI-powered features amid rising regulatory complexity
BUSAN: The volume and pace of regulatory change from the International Maritime Organization is increasing the complexity of compliance for shipowners and maritime stakeholders, as amendments to major frameworks such as SOLAS and MARPOL
ClassNK awards world’s first MASS notation to domestic container ship “Genbu”
TOKYO: ClassNK has granted its “AUTO-Nav2(All)”*1 notation to domestic liner container ship “Genbu,” the only newly constructed autonomous ship under the MEGURI2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Program*2 by The Nippon Foundation. This notation identifies ships equipped with
World’s First Hydrogen-Fueled Operation of a Main Engine in Factory for a Large Commercial Vessel
TOKYO: Japan Engine Corporation (“J‑ENG”) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“Kawasaki”) are jointly engaged in Green Innovation Fund Project “Development of Marine Hydrogen Engines and MHFS (Note 1)” of the New Energy and Industrial