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LR to class Torghatten Nord’s hydrogen-powered ferry duo for Arctic sailings
The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters. Two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord are set for Lloyd’s Register (LR) class …
Apr 26, 2024 / Curious
LR to redeliver first LNGC to FSRU conversion for CPP, COSCO and CYGAS
The conversion of LNG carrier SS Galea to FSRU Etyfa Prometheas represents the first such conversion for both Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Lloyd’s Register (LR), China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP), COSCO Shipping and CyGas are …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
LR awards AIP to hydrogen fuel-cell ferry for the Estonian State Fleet
New zero emission ropax ferry will be built for the Estonian State Fleet, equipped with hydrogen fuel-cell battery propulsion. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to the Estonian State Fleet for a hydrogen fuel-cell ferry …
Feb 8, 2024 / Curious
LR awards Approval in Principle to Qingdao Beihai & CSDC for its methanol dual fuel Aframax
The Approval in Principle comes a result of a joint development project between LR, Qingdao Beihai and CSDC, announced at Marintec China. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy …
Dec 18, 2023 / Curious
LR awards Approval in Principle for ERMA FIRST’s Carbon Capture & Storage System
Post combustion CCS system absorbs CO2 from a vessel’s exhaust gas that is heated to capture CO2 and then liquefied and stored cryogenically onboard. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to ERMA FIRST for its amine …
Oct 10, 2023 / Curious
MPA Singapore and Lloyd’s Register sign ‘Silk Alliance’ MoU aimed at driving zero-emission shipping across the Indian and Pacific Oceans
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR MDH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at collaborating on a fleet-specific decarbonisation strategy and implementation plan …
Jul 5, 2023 / Curious
LR and LISCR award Design Approval for world’s first 22,000cbm multi-Gas carrier
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded Design Approval to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the development of the world’s …
Jun 7, 2023 / Curious
GTT and SHI Receive AiP from Lloyd’s Register For The Application of a New Design Of LNGC featuring GTT`s Three-Tank Concept
GTT and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register for the application of a new design of LNG Carrier (LNGC) featuring GTT’s three-tank concept equipped with the Mark III Flex membrane …
May 23, 2023 / Curious
Major shipping carriers unite to improve safety of cargo
Safetytech Accelerator launches collaborative technology acceleration initiative with Evergreen Line, HMM, Lloyd’s Register, Maersk, the Offen Group, ONE and Seaspan as Anchor Partners aiming at reducing cargo fires and losses overboard A …
Feb 28, 2023 / Curious
PIL selects LR to support decarbonisation goals and drive fleet energy efficiency
i4 Insight platform to help Singapore container shipping line to cut emissions and maximise fleet performance Singapore shipping line, Pacific International Lines (PIL), has engaged Lloyd’s Register fleet optimisation experts, i4 Insight, to help it …
Jan 26, 2023 / Curious