Maritime news

12 September, 2025

DNV awards HD Hyundai Mipo AiP for Ammonia Dual-Fuel Medium Gas Carrier with forward accommodation

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD) for an ammonia dual-fuel medium gas carrier (MGC) design featuring a forward accommodation layout. The AiP was presented to Mr. D.J. Lee, Executive Vice President / Head of Initial Design Division & Detailed Design Division at HD HMD, Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for Korea & Japan at DNV, during a ceremony at Gastech 2025.

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12 September, 2025

DNV and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU for optimized 200K cbm LNG Carrier Design

DNV and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and verification of an optimized 200,000 cubic meter LNG carrier. The new design aims to deliver improved operational efficiency and enhanced terminal compatibility compared to previous vessel designs. The MOU was signed by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for Korea & Japan at DNV, and Mr. Ryu Hongryeul, Chief Technology Officer at HD HHI, during the Gastech trade fair in Milan.

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11 September, 2025

DNV: Fleet readiness surges ahead of fuel supply - green transition at a tipping point

New insights from DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 show that shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase: One defined by strategic investment, accelerating fleet readiness, and emerging regulatory developments. With the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) approved but pending adoption in October, and the number of alternative-fuel-capable vessels in operation set to almost double by 2028*, shipowners are shifting from preparation to action.

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28 August, 2025

DNV renews MoU with Singapore Institute of Technology to accelerate maritime innovation and talent development

DNV has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) continuing their collaboration in maritime education, applied research, and innovation. The updated agreement builds on a 2022 framework, with an expanded focus on decarbonization, digitalization, and talent development to support Singapore’s maritime ambitions.

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07 August, 2025

DNV and RSI complete study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet

Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering their progress.

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