Classification Societies News


SUNY Maritime College Names ABS Chairs

Jun 29, 2015

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College has selected Dr. Richard Burke and Dr. Christopher Clott as its inaugural ABS chairs following a comprehensive search that drew an expansive range of applicants, the college announced today…

UN Transforms Business' Commitment to Sustainability

Jun 26, 2015

Sustainability is now firmly on the global business agenda, but there is an urgent need to turn words into action. This is a key conclusion in the independent report; “Impact – Transforming Business, Changing the World” prepared by DNV GL on behalf of the United Nations Global Compact…

IRClass Raises Focus on Offshore

Jun 25, 2015

Classification society and IACS member Indian Register of Shipping has established an ‘India and Offshore Advisory Committee’ with a vision to raise the profile of its services and receive strategic advice for growth in South Asia region…

Grounded Tanker Refloats Itself, Heads for Port of Pascagoula

Jun 23, 2015

The stranded tanker SCF Khibiny on June 20 refloated itself without third party assistance and stayed at the anchorage of the port of Istanbul, SCF Group said Tuesday. No crew members were hurt, and no damage was caused to the vessel or its cargo…

New DPO Training from Kongsberg

Jun 15, 2015

New Kongsberg Maritime and DNV-GL DP Operator Training Scheme Enhances Competence and Reduces Time to Certification Kongsberg Maritime has become the first global maritime training provider to offer a new DNV-GL approved Dynamic Positioning…

DNV GL Rejigs Top Deck

Jun 12, 2015

DNV GL Group has appointed Tor Svensen as Group Executive Vice President.  Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen will succeed Tor Svensen as Chief Executive Officer of its Maritime business area. Both will report to the incoming Group President & CEO Remi Eriksen…

IRClass Rules for Indian Naval Ships Released

Jun 11, 2015

The “Rules and Regulations for Construction and Classification of Indian Naval Combatant Ships”, developed by Indian Register of Shipping were formally released by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC  on 09 June 2015…

Paris MoU Approves New Performance Lists

Jun 08, 2015

At its 48th meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2014 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations. These lists will take effect from July 1, 2015. The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum…

ABS' Tikka Gives Commencement Speech at UC Berkeley

Jun 05, 2015

Dr. Kirsi Tikka says diversity at alma mater played a pivotal role on the path towards a 'truly global career' in the shipping industry.Dr. Kirsi Tikka, President and COO of the ABS Europe Division, provided the 2015 Engineering Master's…

ABS Supports AMVER Awards at Nor-Shipping

Jun 04, 2015

Classification society attends ceremony at US Embassy in Oslo recognizing local contributions to unique reporting system.ABS continued its long-standing support for the AMVER Awards at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday 3 June.Hosted…

LNG-fueled Bulker Design Approved by DNV GL

Jun 04, 2015

DNV GL has presented Oshima Shipbuilding Company with an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for a LNG-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier at the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Oslo today.The new design has been found to comply with DNV GL class rules and all current and upcoming regulations…

USCG Approves LR for BWTS Testing

Jun 03, 2015

Lloyd’s Register approved as independent laboratory by United States Coast Guard for Ballast Water Treatment Systems approvals Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been approved as an independent laboratory (IL) and will begin testing of Ballast Water…

Changing Classrooms for Changing Class Societies

Jun 02, 2015

The role of IACS classification societies has evolved over time. Career development within those organizations has also changed. At the forefront of this movement is the American Bureau of Shipping.  Mark A. McGrath is the Corporate Learning…

DNV GL Presents Award for Young Professionals

Jun 01, 2015

DNV GL rewarded three engineers for their scientific research at Nor-Shipping today and presented them with the DNV GL Award for Young Professionals. This year’s theme was finding innovative ideas for increasing safety, efficiency and sustainability in the maritime industry…

DNV GL sees Hybrid Propulsion, Connectivity the Emerging Trends

Jun 01, 2015

With 2020 in sight, DNV GL looked at the lessons to be learned from the update to the classification society’s “Shipping 2020” report which was published in 2012. Now, three years later, hybrid propulsion systems and connected ship solutions…

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