Absence of regulatory mandate means safety and financial benefits of structural health monitoring systems are not being realised, writes Niklas Hallgren, CEO, Light Structures Structural health monitoring (SHM) has the potential to revolutionise maritime safety by enabling real-time insight into vessel integrity, yet comprehensive regulations mandating these systems are conspicuously absent. Regulations and classification have […]
Class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced an agreement to acquire maritime e-learning software provider Ocean technologies Group (OTG) from private equity firm Oakley Capital. The buyout means that OTG, which provides critical training, compliance, operational and HR software to more than 1,000 shipowners and operators and in excess of a million seafarers globally, will […]
The compact dimensions and simple design of RWO’s OWS-COM make it the ideal oily water separator for Statsraad Lehmkuhl, helping the unique vessel to comply with latest environmental regulations as it voyages worldwide Built in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1914, Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three-masted steel barque owned and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation in […]
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry is something that draws upon the efforts of many stakeholders, be that the assimilation of new fuels and engines, energy saving devices, or initiatives such as green corridors to incentivise shipowners and operators to adopt new technologies. The role of Flag States in that process is often maligned; one need […]
In a leap towards promoting connectivity in the maritime sector, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the mandatory Maritime Single Window (MSW). As of January 1, 2024, governments worldwide are obligated to employ this digital platform for efficient information exchange between ships, ports, and government agencies. The MSW, which comes under the Convention on […]
Whether you consider it a utilitarian solution for determining shipping’s contribution towards greenhouse gas emissions, or an inherently flawed regulatory instrument that fails to grasp the nuances of ship operations, IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator is now an inescapable reality. By 31 March 2024, shipowners should have submitted their calculated CII to their nominated Data Collection […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ (RINA) Technical Conference on Managing CII and Associated Challenges began today at the International Maritime Organization’s Headquarters in London. The conference, the first of its kind organised by RINA, provided a comprehensive exploration of Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII) and the profound impact the rating system will have on the […]
By Johan Burgren, business manager Marine, PowerCell To date, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has focused many of its greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations on bigger ships in the merchant fleet that make up 85% of the industry’s carbon footprint. But it is the other 15% – such as short-sea fixed route shipping – where ultra-low- and […]
The ‘polluter pays’ principle is starting to hit shipowners where it hurts – in the pocket – when it comes to ballast water pollution of our oceans. Ships plying US waters have recently been slapped with heavy penalties and this can be the shape of things to come for shipping with wider regulatory enforcement to […]
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced the immediate establishment of a Safe Digital Transformation Panel (SDTP) following the 88th session of the IACS Counci (C88)l in London in December. SDTP will bring all IACS’ current digitalisation activities within a single forum, encompassing issues such as MASS, cyber safety, data management & exchange […]
Nick Walker, partner, Valentina Keys, senior associate, and Lauren Buchan, associate, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) On 7 June 2023, the European Commission (the Commission) closed its consultation on the much-maligned EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) seeking views on its improvement from shipowners, recycling yards, national authorities and other industry participants. The consultation sought to […]
With vessel efficiency front and centre following IMO’s recent MEPC 80 session, rotor sails are proving a viable option for shipowners and managers looking to reduce their emissions and fuel consumption Efficiency is the name of the game for modern vessel designs. With decarbonisation efforts high on the agenda for the global shipping industry, modern […]