DNV GL to boost LPG as fuel with notation

Speaking at a press conference in Shanghai at Marintec, DNV GL – Maritime ceo Knut Orbeck-Nilssen, said class society DNV GL had developed new class rules and a ‘Gas fuelled LPG’ notation to assist the introduction of LPG as a fuel. Mr. Orbeck-Nilssen added that he would “not be surprised” if notations covering other alternative fuels followed.

In 2019, BW LPG announced plans to retrofit several vessels with LPG-propelled dual-fuel engines. (Image courtesy of BW LPG)

Speaking at a press conference in Shanghai at Marintec, DNV GL – Maritime ceo Knut Orbeck-Nilssen, said class society DNV GL had developed new class rules and a ‘Gas fuelled LPG’ notation to assist the introduction of LPG as a fuel. Mr. Orbeck-Nilssen added that he would “not be surprised” if notations covering other alternative fuels followed.

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