More Regulation – Page 20
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NewsGerman class prepared for gas-fuelled shipping
In common with other major classification societies, Germanischer Lloyd has issued guidelines for gas as ship fuel on the application of the IMO regulations.
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DNV champions LNG
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reiterated that it is looking towards natural gas fuels as the single most significant solution to shipping''s carbon footprint.
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NewsGas is the green solution, says BV
International classification society Bureau Veritas says natural gas-powered propulsion will be one of the major contributors to greener shipping.
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NewsIRS surveyors target smaller flags
As shipping rules and regulations tighten, an independent class society believes that it has found a neat way to solve the problems of smaller flag states whose vessels are often targeted and detained by port state authorities.
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NewsIndian Register joins IACS
IACS (the International Association of Classification Societies) has welcomed the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) as its first new member since the introduction of new membership criteria in October 2009.
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NewsSurveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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NewsDNV champions LNG
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reiterated that it is looking towards natural gas fuels as the single most significant solution to shipping''s carbon footprint.
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NewsSurveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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NewsAC electric propulsion leads the way to noise compliance
AC electric propulsion leads the way to noise compliance
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NewsBrazilian breakthrough for vibration compensator
Danish company Gertsen & Olufsen has received its first order for electric vibration compensators from the growing shipbuilding market in Brazil.
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NewsClass proposes even slower ship speeds
Germanischer Lloyd caused something of a stir towards the end of 2009 by advocating ship speeds well below even the current trend for ''slow steaming''.
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NewsClass society explores the return of nuclear propelled merchant ships
Research is focused on the application of nuclear propulsion to tankers, bulk carriers, container ships and cruise ships
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NewsMixed feelings from IMO on COP15
The IMO Secretary General speaks out about the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference
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NewsEPA adopts strong standards for large ships
The US EPA has finalised a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large ships, to slash harmful marine diesel emissions.
