World’s largest liquid hydrogen tank receives certification

South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corp. announced on it received certification for the world’s largest liquid hydrogen storage tank design from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an internationally accredited certification body. The tank boasts a 40,000 cubic meter capacity, capable of storing up to 2,800 tons of liquid hydrogen at cryogenic temperatures as low as -252.8 degrees

Partnership between GSBN and DNV to Drive shipping decarbonization

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a prominent non-profit technology consortium, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DNV classification society to advance decarbonization efforts and promote the adoption of alternative fuels in the shipping industry. The collaboration aims to establish a trusted platform for the sharing of verified data, enhancing the credibility

DNV and AL Group to cooperate on CCS feasibility study

Classification society DNV has entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with AL Group and its Singapore company Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP to explore the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) on board AL’s 7,100TEU containership and Kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuildings. Under the JDP, DNV will cooperate with AL on a techno economic study

DNV, Samsung collaborate on remote operation centre for autonomous ships

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and leading classification society DNV have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at KORMARINE, committing to establishing SHI’s state-of-the-art Remote Operation Centre (ROC) for real-time monitoring and control of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). The MOU will underpin DNV and Samsung Heavy Industries’ collaboration to drive innovation and redefine the future

Hydrogen Vs battery electric buses

Italian researchers have compared the performance of hydrogen and electric buses in northern Italy, while DNV has released its guidelines to validate claims related to low-carbon renewable hydrogen and ammonia attributes. Eurac Research scientists have analyzed data from 21 fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) and battery electric buses (BEB) in Italy, comparing efficiency, consumption, temperature

Record 48 methanol-powered ship orders placed in July

Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform data presented by DNV showed that a total of 62 alternative fuel vessels were ordered in July.  The month also witnessed another record for methanol ships announced, with 48 ships added to the AFI platform, including 15 retrofits. According to the AFI data, orders for LNG-fuelled ships continue at a

HEMEXPO, DNV sign agreement covering energy-saving devices capability assessment

The classification society will issue a letter of professional opinion for the HEMEXPO products that fall into the ESD category.

Petronas, MOL, SDARI JV obtain approvals from DNV and ABS

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has received approval in principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier from ship classification societies Det Norsk Veritas AS (DNV) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) In addition to the AiP for the LCO2 carrier development project, ABS issued an AiP for a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit.

CSSC and DNV launch future ship joint innovation center for decarbonization

The Centre will be established and operated by SDARI and DNV China following the Strategic Cooperation Agreement Framework signed by CSSC and DNV in 2019.

DNV, ZMI agree to reduce offshore emissions

The MoU would be a joint feasibility study to assess the safety, compliance and sustainability aspects of current and future fuels and technologies, from both a technical and operational standpoint.