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The Sırapınar Class are compact sister vessels to Sanmar’s best-selling Boğacay Class tugs.
The vessel will undergo final outfitting at Royal T Shipyards in Kampen before heading to Harlingen for sea trials and delivery later this year.

Romania plans to introduce new rules for vessels passing through the Sulina Canal

The Romanian government is considering the option that one tanker per day will be able to pass through the Sulina Canal.

VIKING launches world’s first immersion suit designed for women

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women working in offshore wind energy, using guidance on diversity and inclusivity from industry leaders Ørsted, Siemens and Vestas.

ClassNK awards first-ever notation for safe transportation of EVs to MOL’s car carrier ‘CERULEAN ACE’

Shipping companies are implementing various measures to address EV fires, which raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition.

Strengthening emergency preparedness in the Barents Sea

Equinor will establish and operate a new area-wide emergency preparedness solution for the southwestern Barents Sea.

ClassNK issues world’s first AiP for bunkering boom for ammonia fuel

Contributing to initiatives to build ammonia fuel supply chain through certificate to new technologies

DNV rules create in-operation class framework, enable hydrogen vessels

Classification society DNV has published updates to its rules for classification of ships and offshore structures.

ClassNK issues approval in principle for hydrogen-fueled engine compatible oil tanker

This is the world's first AiP certification for the design of an oil tanker using liquefied hydrogen as a fuel.

VIKING and HeliService USA sign PPE agreement to serve U.S. offshore wind safety needs

The agreement includes personal protective equipment (PPE) for the aircrews and service technicians who support turbine installation and maintenance.

IMO agrees new guidance for safe transport of plastic pellets on ships

The most recent major incident occurred off the coast of Galicia in Spain, when millions of pellets washed ashore after accidental release from a ship.

Bureau Veritas unveils Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships

Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships (NR678) to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector.

MOL to install AI systems in cargo holds of newbuilding LNG-fueled car carriers

Images of the cargo hold can be viewed from both the vessel and on land, leading to a faster response in case of fire.

Australia bans unsafe ship from Australian waters

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a second Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co vessel from Australian waters, in a crackdown on unsafe and unseaworthy vessels.

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