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Inmarsat NexusWave Receives Cyber Security Type Approval From ClassNK

Jun 11, 2026

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification follows ClassNK’s assessment of its onboard Information and Communication Technology (ICT) architecture and equipment…

Minke Marine Air Lubrication System Receives Second ClassNK AiP

Feb 24, 2026

US West Coast-based maritime company Minke Marine A.L. LLC has secured its second class society Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for its air lubrication sector (ALS) with a new patented design.The ClassNK AiP follows a similar AiP secured by Minke with DNV…

AST Networks Sets Industry Benchmark with CIRM Self-Certification

Feb 19, 2025

AST Networks has achieved self-certification with the CIRM Code of Practice for Service Providers, joining a select group of leading companies within the marine electronics sector. With this self-certification, AST Networks becomes one of the early adopters of this vital industry initiative…

IMODCO’s Terminals for Offshore Ammonia Transfers Receive ABS’ Seal of Approval

Sep 19, 2024

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued approvals in principle (AiPs) for a range of jetty-less new energy terminal concepts to move frequent, large-volume ammonia transfers away from shore, developed by SBM Offshore’s division IMODCO Terminals…

Carbon Capture @ Sea: Evergreen Ship Notches World First

Mar 21, 2024

ClassNK has granted its SCCS-Full class notation to Evergreen’s Neopanamax container vessel Ever Top.Short for Shipboard Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage-Full, the SCCS-Full notation signifies that the vessel is now equipped with onboard CO2 capture and storage (CCS) systems…

LR Greenlights Canadian Ship Recycling Facility’s Standards Compliance

Jan 04, 2024

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has certified Nova Scotia recycling facility, R.J. MacIsaac (RJMI), according to the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.RJMI has become first…

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