Classification Societies
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LR Statutory Alert: Bio-Fuels
Statutory alert: Changes to the requirements for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and bio-fuels. Applicabilty: All owners, operators and charterers of vessels carrying MARPOL bio-fuels and bio-fuel blend cargoes…
Opening the Artic for Business: The Risk-based Approach to Polar Code
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE) is working on a mandatory Code for ships operating in Polar waters — widely known as the Polar Code, to supplement other regulatory instruments, including SOLAS…
AMOT Adds Korean Registry of Shipping Approval
The AMOT XTS-W Bearing Wear Monitor, which provides real-time protection of large 2 stroke engine crank bearings by detecting wear before major damage occurs, has received Korean Registry Approval, adding to this…
GL "Seal of Approval" for Caterpillar Marine Dealer Network
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has contracted Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to certify the Marine Service Assessments (MSA) of its worldwide marine dealer network. The network consists of independent companies which provide…
BV Launches New Rules for Yachts, Megayachts
Bureau Veritas is launching a fully updated set of classification rules for yachts and megayachts. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for…
Germanischer Lloyd: Fleet Passes 100 Million GT
GL’s fleet in service passed the historic mark of 100 million GT. Over 7,200 vessels are under the regular technical supervision of GL. The fleet doubled within the past six years. The ship which saw GL break the 100…
