Regulation

International classification society Bureau Veritas says natural gas-powered propulsion will be one of the major contributors to greener shipping.

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…

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.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reiterated that it is looking towards natural gas fuels as the single most significant solution to shippings carbon footprint.

AC electric propulsion leads the way to noise compliance

Danish company Gertsen & Olufsen has received its first order for electric vibration compensators from the growing shipbuilding market in Brazil.

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.

Research is focused on the application of nuclear propulsion to tankers, bulk carriers, container ships and cruise ships

The IMO Secretary General speaks out about the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference

The US EPA has finalised a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large ships, to slash harmful marine diesel emissions.