Classification Societies News


Global Marine Trends 2030

Apr 08, 2013

Three scenarios shaping the future of the world’s maritime industries.Report issued  at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world…

New Risk Management Software from DNV

Apr 08, 2013

DNV Software incorporates risk management tool EasyRisk Manager with the Synergi Life risk & QHSE-management solution. DNV Software explains that structured and analytical risk management has direct effects on a company’s ability to build a competitive advantage…

Bureau Veritas Acquires Another NDT Firm

Apr 03, 2013

Classification society BV acquire  LVQ-WP, a German group specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT) and industrial inspection services. Founded in 1994, LVQ-WP is headquartered in Muelheim in the Rhein-Ruhr area, which is a strategic industrial cluster in Germany…

IACS Invite Comment on Draft Ship Construction Rules

Apr 01, 2013

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released the second draft of IACS harmonised Common Structural Rules (CSR).The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is pleased to announce the release…

ClassNK Authorized for Romanian Surveys

Mar 31, 2013

The Japanese classification society has been authorized by the Romanian Naval Authority to carry out Romanian Government Surveys.The agreement allows ClassNK to perform surveys for SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line and other international conventions…

Korean Register Elects a New Chairman and CEO

Mar 27, 2013

At a meeting of the general assembly in Seoul, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr. Chon Young-Kee as its new Chairman and CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members.Prior to election…

Korean Register Elects a New Chairman & CEO

Mar 27, 2013

Today (27 March), in Seoul, at an extraordinary meeting of the general assembly, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr Chon Young-kee as its new Chairman & CEO.   The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members…

American Club Reinforce Onboard Safety Advice

Mar 20, 2013

The American P&I Club’s latest e-learning tool module has been released to members.“There is an insistent need to create awareness of the circumstances which have too often resulted in the death or injury of crew members entering enclosed spaces on board ship…

MPM Software Upgrade Installed in Two Swedish Vessels

Mar 20, 2013

U.K. based Marine Software Ltd has delivered a Marine Planned Maintenance (MPM) upgrade to 2 Tallink-Silja vessels.The upgrade has been supplied to Tallink-Silja, for installation on-board their Swedish flagged vessels 'Silja Symphony' and 'Galaxy'…

Classification Society Further Expands its Role

Mar 15, 2013

Bureau Veritas to acquire Sievert Group, a leading provider of non-destructive testing & inspection services, notable for oil & gas pipelines work.Established in 1986, Sievert has developed a comprehensive suite of services meeting the needs of industrial sectors…

ClassNK: PrimeManagement Seminars

Mar 12, 2013

ClassNK will be bringing its PrimeManagement series of seminars to Ukraine and Bulgaria for the first time on  March 26 and 28, 2013, respectively. The seminars, which are offered free of charge, have drawn large audiences in Japan, the Philippines…

Cruise Ship Center of Excellence Launched

Mar 11, 2013

Classification society RINA Group has grouped all its experts on cruise vessels under a new Cruise Ships Center of Excellence.  The aim is to deliver improved service to operators, designers and builders of cruise vessels, and to foster innovation in new services internally…

Coast Guard to Accept DNV Surveys on GoM Floater

Feb 28, 2013

DNV's contract for classification & CVA (Certified Verification Authority) for Delta House floater marks new era of choice in the Gulf of Mexico.DNV has been awarded the classification contract for a new build floating production semi-submersible platform for the GoM…

ABS Hosts Arctic Workshops

Feb 25, 2013

Industry experts share views on key Arctic R&D issues.ABS, a provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, offers a series of Arctic workshops that aim to help define the region’s most pressing research and development (R&D) needs…

Furuno Type Specific ECDIS Training Now Available

Feb 22, 2013

Furuno has established training facilities in India and the Philippines through close cooperation with the newly established Moloobhoy Training Center in Mumbai and COMPASS Training Center in the Philippines.  The two training centers have…

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