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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
HD Hyundai Tests 3D Printing of Spare Parts on Vessels
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed a new 3D printing system that can produce metal ship parts during ocean voyages. The South Korean shipbuilder recently completed final testing of the technology at HD Hyundai Samho’s facility in Yeongam, …
Mar 19, 2025 / Curious
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 and Capital Ship Management complete first tanker on-shore power assessment
Capital Ship Management Corp. (Capital) has successfully completed the world’s first tanker on-shore power supply (OPS) Compatibility Assessment in partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR). The project is the first completion of the tanker …
Feb 21, 2025 / Curious
Lloyd’s Register awards its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity to Neda Maritime’s vessel, MT ASCONA (VLCC). This is the first LR vessel to complete the verification. The ability to support high-quality livestreaming and …
Feb 10, 2025 / Vessels
Damen Naval signs contract with Lloyd’s Register for new frigate for Colombia
Damen Naval is signing a contract with classification society, Lloyd’s Register, on the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia. Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR (Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la …
Dec 10, 2024 / Naval
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
VARD awarded Approval in Principle by LR for two methanol ready CSOVs for North Star
With this AiP, the two ships will be amongst the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the wind market. Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to VARD for the methanol fueling system for two Commissioning Service Operation …
Dec 4, 2024 / Vessels
South Korea Achieves Milestone with First Simultaneous Operations of Methanol Bunkering in Busan
In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Busan New Port on 4th October. This groundbreaking …
Oct 31, 2024 / Curious
KR Awards Approval in Principle for eco-friendly hybrid CTV for offshore wind farms
KR (Korean Register) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), a passenger and cargo transport vessel dedicated to offshore wind farms, developed by MARCON, a Korean maritime service company. CTVs are widely used in …
Oct 4, 2024 / Curious