ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart ships and shipyards. The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), the Korean...

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Rakesh Khetan, CEO of Wirana Shipping, has urged for swift action by designated Comptetent Authorities in India to resolve difficulties faced by ship recyclers in getting Document of Authorisation for Ship Recycling (DASR) issued for their ship recycling facility,...

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Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), part of OneCare Group, is calling on shipping companies to prioritise mental health and suicide prevention training for senior officers to help them recognise signs of a seafarer in crisis. As industries globally shine a...

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Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to develop a new generation of LNG carrier designs using hybrid electric propulsion. The partners signed an Approval in Principle...

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DNV and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration on Software Defined Vessel (SDV) technologies and associated verification and assurance frameworks. The collaboration...

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On September 14th 2026, BGN signed a partnership with IINO KAISHA LTD, Tokyo (IINO Lines) for the time charter of a new 90,000 cbm LPG Dual-Fuel Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC). The carrier which is to be constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea, is expected...

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