Höegh Autoliners’ Fifth Aurora-Class PCTC Enters Service with Multi-Fuel Capability

Höegh Autoliners has launched commercial operations for its fifth Aurora-class Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), the Höegh Sunrise. The vessel, with a capacity of 9,100 car equivalent units (CEU), is currently en route to Shanghai for bunkering, followed by stops in Japan and Europe. The Aurora-class fleet, comprising twelve ships, is equipped with multi-fuel

ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV launch end-to-end emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry

ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV have partnered to launch a fully integrated emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry. Teekay is the first customer that will be implementing the service across its fleet, following successful testing and development. As regulatory requirements tighten, maritime operators face growing demands for emissions transparency and reporting integrity.

LNG continued to dominate alternative-fuelled vessel orders in February: DNV

The latest figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform reveal that 33 of the 34 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in February were for LNG-fuelled vessels. The new LNG-fuelled orders were all for container ships, while the remaining one was for an ammonia-fuelled general cargo vessel, the classification society reported in its monthly update.

DNV issues guidance to help navigate sustainability regulations

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship Owners” outlines how they can work in line with both existing EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR) and

DNV, HD Hyundai Mipo and KSOE to test electric propulsion systems with digital twins

DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) to develop standards for testing electric-powered vessels through the use of digital twin-based criteria and procedures. This collaborative project aims to resolve issues related to the integration of highly complex vessel systems for electric

Biofuel can deliver significant GHG emissions reductions: DNV

According to DNV’s latest white paper, “Biofuels in Shipping,” key biofuels like FAME and HVO have great potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting compliance with maritime regulations, but their benefits to the industry could be constrained by limited supply in the future. With biofuel use expected to increase, the paper also highlights the

LNG powers unprecedented year for orders of alternative-fuelled vessels

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform, the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515 such ships were ordered, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoring the industry’s growing commitment to decarbonization. The growth in alternative-fuelled

DNV issues standard to address ammonia and methanol safety risks

DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies. As explained, the DNV-ST-0687 “Competence related to the use of methanol as fuel” published in October, and the DNV-RP-0699 “Competence related to

ADNOC, Jiangnan Shipyard, and DNV celebrate delivery of first large-scale Mark III Flex LNG Carrier

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., and classification society DNV, celebrated the naming and delivery ceremony of China’s first large-scale Mark III Flex membrane LNG carrier, the 175,000 cbm, Al Shelila. The first of a six-vessel series, this landmark delivery is one of the most innovative vessels ever constructed

DNV Grants HHI AiP for ammonia DF large container vessel

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for its 15K TEU ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design. This milestone follows the successful completion of a joint development project aimed at addressing the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel. The project focused on developing cutting-edge designs