ClassNK grants innovation endorsement to Blue Visby Solution

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement 1 for Products & Solutions to a Blue Visby Solution developed by Blue Visby Services Ltd. The company describes Blue Visby Solution as a multilateral platform for reducing shipping GHG emissions by 15% by eradicating the practice of “Sail Fast, then Wait (SFTW)” by overcoming the obstacles of implementing

ClassNK stands by safety measures for maritime transport of EVs

ClassNK has released “Guidelines for the Safe Transportation of Electric Vehicles” and “List of Fire Safety Measures for the Maritime Transportation of Electric Vehicles” to support in enhancing the safety of maritime transportation of electric vehicles.  The number of EVs transported by vessels has increased in recent years. However, there are concerns regarding fires in

ClassNK offers necessary preparations for new EU Fuel rules

ClassNK recently released FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (1st Edition), an overview and necessary preparation for FuelEU Maritime, regulations newly introduced by the European Union (EU) to promote the decarbonization of fuels used on board ships. The EU has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared

Japan moves forward with LH2 carriers

The Japanese have taken a notable step forward in developing larger sized liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carriers. ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a dual fuel generator engine using hydrogen gas as fuel and related machinery systems and arrangements for a 160,000 cu m liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI),