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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:...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

ClassNK issues certificates of Approval of Manufacturing Procedure and Type Approval for KOBELCO Wire Company’s Semi-Parallel Wire Cable (High-Corrosion-Resistant Type)

TOKYO: ClassNK has issued certificates of Approval of Manufacturing Procedure and Type Approval for a High-Corrosion-Resistant Type Semi-Parallel Wire Cable (SPWC) developed by KOBELCO...

Maritime Technologies Forum announces New Guidelines to Strengthen Safety Management for Ships Using Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems

TOKYO: The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) Tuesday (31-03) announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems...

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