In December 2020, the signatories of the Poseidon Principles—currently twenty large banks—released their first Annual Disclosure Report. As the first paragraph of the report says: “This report represents the first time Signatories of the Poseidon…
In the seven days up to 1 January 2021, the US did not record any crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia. It is the first time this has happened. Previously, imports have averaged several hundred thousand barrels per day (bpd). For the moment, this drop t…
BIMCO’s Shipping Number of the Week: Zero tonnes of Saudi crude oil imported by the US Read More »
The present name has been in place since the 2013 merger between DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and GL (Germanischer Lloyd). The name simplification is a natural consequence of a successfully completed merger and of having operated as a fully integrated comp…
DNV GL changes name to DNV as it gears up for decade of transformation Read More »
2021 ushers in a new cyber era for the shipping industry with the introduction of the requirement to address cyber risks in a vessel’s safety management system. This is just one of the many regulations that enter into force this year. Below, we look at…
Charting the 2021 maritime regulatory landscape Read More »
CHALLENGES Smart technology used for health and condition monitoring has significant potential to improve the safety and operational performance of marine assets. ABS worked with Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI Group) qualifying the shipyard’s new …
Using Smart Technology To Drive More Sustainable Fleets Read More »