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Lloyd's Register approves design of ammonia dual-fuel system on Trafigura's newbuild medium gas carriers
Lloyd's Register (LR) has confirmed the successful completion of a joint development project (JDP) designing ammonia dual-fuel systems on Trafigura's newbuild medium gas carriers (MGCs). LR completed an extensive design evaluation and …
Apr 1, 2025 / Vessels
LR and Fugro announce agreement to streamline USV fleet certification and maintenance
This agreement allows Fugro to efficiently maintain its growing USV fleet to the highest standards of safety and compliance. Lloyd's Register (LR) and Fugro have announced a block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and …
Mar 12, 2025 / Curious
LR awards AiP to GTT for innovative three cargo tank LNGC
The bold design paves the way for more sustainable LNG shipping solutions. Lloyd's Register has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for GTT's new 200,000 m³ LNG carrier concept, featuring slow-steaming navigation and three tanks instead of the …
Dec 6, 2024 / Curious
LR awards Approval in Principle to Seaspan Corporation for Next Generation Feeder Ship Design
Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its innovative Next Generation Feeder Ship Design. The vessel, measuring 198 m in length and developed by Technolog, is future-proofed in its design and can be …
May 23, 2024 / Curious
GTT obtains two Approvals in Principle for cargo transfer operations between Very Large Ethane Carriers
GTT, the technological expert in membrane containment systems used to transport and store liquefied gases, has obtained two new Approvals in Principle (AIP) from the classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register for cargo transfer operations …
Apr 3, 2024 / Curious
GTT And Deltamarin Secure AiP From Llloyd’s Register For The Design of An LNG Dual-Fuel VLCC
GTT and Deltamarin have obtained an Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register for their innovative design of a dual-fuel Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), which incorporates a 12,500m3 LNG tank equipped with GTT's Mark III Flex technology. …
Oct 27, 2023 / Curious
Lloyd's Register, Maran Gas, Wartsila, Shell and DNV join to embark the Daphne Technology's SlipPure system for LNG carrier
Major maritime industry players have come together in a collaborative effort to implement Daphne Technology's groundbreaking SlipPure™ methane abatement solution onto the Angelicoussis Group’s LNG carrier Maran Gas Chios. With Daphne Technology SA …
Sep 14, 2023 / Curious
HJ Heavy Industries completes development of new 7,500㎥ LNG bunker vessel
HJ Heavy Industries has completed the development of a new LNG bunker vessel and is accelerating its efforts to secure core technologies for eco-friendly ships. The company announced on May 4 that it had recently completed the development of a …
May 5, 2023 / Vessels
Lloyd’s Register to investigate Pilbara potential for ammonia as a clean shipping fuel
Lloyd's Register (LR), the global professional services organisation specialising in maritime engineering and technology solutions, has been selected to undertake key feasibility studies into using clean ammonia to refuel ships at the world-scale …
Oct 17, 2022 / Curious
LR signs contract with Birdon for new Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship
The project will see a new Sail Training Ship constructed for the Royal Australian Navy to replace STS Young Endeavour. Lloyd's Register (LR) has signed a new construction agreement with Australian shipbuilder Birdon to provide classification …
Oct 6, 2022 / Naval