Tag: Lloyd’s Register (LR)
LR Grants AIP for LNG Dual-fuel VLCC Design
Classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) has issued approval in principle for a new LNG-powered dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) concept, reports Engine.
AIP for...
Improving Shipping Forecasting And Not Let ‘Uncertainty’ Hold Back
The maritime industry must improve its forecasting to prepare for a range of possible futures, according to its leading classification society.
Global Maritime Trends 2050
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Standardised Noon Report Data Format Launched
A Standardised Vessel Dataset (SVD) for Noon Reports has been launched by the Smart Maritime Council following the completion of a proof-of-concept project involving vessel operators OSM...
LR Awards AiP For ZULU Associates
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zulu Associates, an initiator, developer and operator of innovations in the marine component of...
Ecological Impacts Of Ammonia As A Shipping Fuel
A joint study released by Environmental Defence Fund (EDF), Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Ricardo PLC, observed the potential marine environmental impacts of ammonia spills...
LR Approval In Principle For Hydrogen Ferry Project
A recent news article published in the LR deals with the LR Approval in Principle for landmark Norwegian hydrogen ferry project.
Two hydrogen-powered vessels
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Many Ships, But Not Enough Gas
A lack of transportation capacity will limit the potential for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fill the energy gap as it gets worse around...
The ‘Need For Speed’ And Decarbonizing Shipping
Kastrup emphasised the need for global carbon pricing.
A portion of any carbon tax needs to go into research and development of new...
New Recommendations Published in Wake of Seafarer COVID Survey
A new report from an international research team led by the University of the Philippines Visayas reveals which interventions were offered to seafarers during...
A Pioneering Framework To Support The Decarbonisation Of Shipping
Six of the world’s leading marine insurers, supported by a drafting committee which includes Lloyd’s Register (LR), have launched a ground-breaking initiative to...