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The next shipping boom: LNG bunker barges by DNV LNG-blog

DNV to Class UASC Ultra Large Container Ships, Some of largest and greenest container ship

Description of how bunkering of LNG is done for an offshore supply vessel in Norway

DNV LNG-blog: Natural gas price reform in China

DNV LNG-blog Energy of the future: The LNG industry is supposed to bring some surprises

DNV supports shipowners through the initial enforcement phase DNV is supporting shipowners and operators through the initial enforcement phase of the Maritime Labour Convention with a range of services and advise that the major port state control bodies will go beyond International Labour Organisation Resolution XVII recommendations to initially just concentrate on passenger ships and bulk carriers."Paris MoU enforcement will be applied to all ship types, and those considered high risk will be the target of inspections," says Georg Smefjell, DNV Head of Section."This includes oil, chemical and gas tankers as well as ships from 'black listed' flags and those with a history of deficiencies."Smefjell expects most other port state controls to take a similar stance, and he reminds shipowners that the 'no more favourable treatment' clause of the convention will mean that vessels will be inspected irrespective of flag. Documentation such as the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance must meet complex requirements, he says. There are also specific requirements for vessels with keel laid after 20 August 2013 which need to be included in newbuilding contracts.Working and living conditions must be inspected and approved before a ship is certified, and this includes medical certification, qualifications of seafarers, employment agreements, ...

DNV supports LNG as ship fuel in Germany, economic and safe alternative fuel for ships

DNV - Shipping 2020: A model predicts the world fleet up to 2020

On-load release hooks

DNV Statutory Update Keeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO can be a challenge. DNV made a summary with the most important IMO requirements entering into force during the next two-year period.This information is recommended to Technical, Safety,Quality and Operation departments of shipping companies, but there is also informationrelevant for yardsand newbuilding departments. The IMO amendments that enter into force the following two years refer to the following Conventions/ Codes SOLAS, NOx Technical Code, MLC 2006,FSS Code,PSPC Code andLL.AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JULY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014To view the amendments that enter into force 1st January to 1st July 2014, refer to DNV Statutory Update