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ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Nuclear-powered containerships may be closer to commercial viability than many in the industry assume, offering faster transit times, reduced operating costs and near-zero emissions without relying on expensive green fuels.

26th November 2025

Nuclear power poised to reshape shipping

26th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

There seems to have been a recent surge of interest in nuclear power afloat. Most of this is coming from the major classification societies – all have recently published studies which confirm…

18th November 2025

Nuclear to the Fore Again as Net Zero Strategy Stalls

18th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released comprehensive new guidance outlining a practical roadmap for safely and responsibly integrating nuclear technology into commercial shipping and offshore industries.

16th October 2025

LR releases nuclear maritime tech guidance

16th October 2025

BIOFUELS

BIOFUELS

At a time when shipping is under intense pressure to decarbonise, biofuels are emerging as one of the few practical near-term options. But scaling their use is proving anything but straightforward. That…

13th October 2025

LR on bridging shipping’s decarbonisation gap

13th October 2025

BIOFUELS

BIOFUELS

Biofuels are emerging as an essential stepping stone for ship operators looking to reduce their carbon footprints and comply with tightening regulations without resorting to new builds or retrofits.

13th October 2025

The blossoming of biofuels

13th October 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht segment with the latest in its ‘Fuel for Thought’ series.

24th September 2025

Can biofuels help superyachts decarbonise?

24th September 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has unveiled the industry’s first dedicated training frameworks to prepare seafarers for working on ships powered by alternative fuels including ammonia, methanol and hydrogen.

17th September 2025

Training launched for alternative marine fuels

17th September 2025

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a groundbreaking next-generation LNG carrier design.

10th September 2025

Innovative LNG carrier design approved

10th September 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Lloyd’s Register has introduced a new fire safety notation for container ships, aimed at strengthening risk management in both newbuild and retrofit projects.

5th September 2025

LR’s new fire safety guidance for container ships

5th September 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

We spoke to Lloyd’s Register and Anemoi Marine Technologies about the state of the UK maritime market and what it sees as the country’s role in a global context.

15th August 2025

Anemoi and Lloyd’s Register consider UK market

15th August 2025