For operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers that utilize their own cargo as fuel, the regulatory framework for emissions reporting and trading has lacked clarity. DNV looks at recent clarifications and highlights open questions the industry s…
Understanding the regulatory status of LNG carriers using boil-off gas Read More »
The International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 12th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 19 to 23 January and was chaired by Mr. Erik Tvedt (Denmark). Outcomes are summarised below: KE…
IMO: Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships Read More »
As the global shipping industry stares down the barrel of its decarbonisation gun, a propulsion technology that had fallen out of favour is making a return. According to a white paper released by DNV, nuclear propulsion is today no longer a “dist…
Shipping’s nuclear horizon Read More »
Nuclear propulsion, dormant in commercial shipping for decades, is gaining renewed interest as the industry seeks scalable, zero-emission solutions. Apart from being an energy source which produces no emissions, nuclear propulsion offers other advantag…
Charting a course for nuclear-powered ships Read More »
Methane slip in marine vessels is the small amount of methane gas that doesn’t burn in the engine and instead ‘slips’ out into the atmosphere. Methane slip is a challenge for vessels that use LNG as fuel, with tightening emissions regulations making it…
What ship operators really want to know about methane slip: 9 common questions answered Read More »