Shipping companies focused on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction may be overlooking a hidden source of cost when operating in rough seas that ClassNK researchers say can quietly erode performance, waste fuel, and damage engine components. A new te…
ClassNK closes the ‘speed gap’ fuel cost of heavy weather Read More »
Around 13,000 vessels reported their 2024 data on the EU MRV platform in compliance with the MRV guidelines. The CO2 emitted by these vessels in 2024 must be paid for by surrendering 40% EU Allowances (EUAs) for each tonne of CO2. The first due date fo…
First EU ETS shipping payment due 30 September Read More »
Three recent bulk carrier projects show how LR’s approach keeps wind conversions on schedule and in compliance – and how early planning ensures ship operators aren’t left in a spin over rotor sail installations. Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) …
How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit Read More »
Scrubbers move pollution from air to sea. Should shipowners rethink before installing them? The concern about air pollution by ships has forced the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to come up with the designation of sulphur emission control ar…
Scrubbers: Cleaning the air, polluting the sea Read More »
Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures. DNV’s class notations and guidelines facilitate this process, ensuring a safe transition to a zero-carbon future. Safety considerati…
Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies Read More »