Tag: IGC Code

During its 109th session on 2-6 December, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) adopted amendments to the IGC and IGF Codes

A study led by GTT Group, Lloyd’s Register and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited concludes that inspection intervals for LNG carrier membrane tanks could be safely extended thanks to monitoring technology and predictive maintenance.

The 9th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), took place from 20-29 September, where various matters were discussed, including a revision of the IGC code.

India has set its sight on becoming energy independent by 2047 and achieving Net Zero by 2070. To achieve this target, increasing renewable energy use across all economic spheres is central to India's Energy Transition. Green Hydrogen is considered a promising alternative for enabling this transition.

Lloyd's Register published a report earlier this week that evaluates upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments.

Bureau Veritas presents an assessment with the characteristics of ammonia as a fuel, its advantages as well as the challenges it poses.

A new NABU study found ammonia has a high potential as a green shipping fuel, provided that nitrous oxide generated during the combustion is eliminated, that harmful nitrogen oxide emissions are addressed, and that strict safety regulations are ensured to prevent leakage. 

Ammonia as a ship fuel presents additional risks when compared to conventional liquid fuels such as LNG, LPG, and methyl/ethyl alcohol, but it is possible to lower these risks by developing alternative and additional requirements to the existing IGC Code, according to a new report by Korean Register.

USCG Marine Safety Center requires that RMI-flagged vessels entering US ports carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk to hold a valid IMO Certificate of Fitness issued under IGC Code and receive an endorsed Certificate of Compliance.

The Russian Register of Shipping published the new edition of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (2019). As compared to the previous edition of 2016, the Rules contain some amendments taking into account the new international requirements.