DNV has partnered with Femern Link Contractors on the Fehmarn Belt immersed tunnel project, verifying the advanced lifting system for installing tunnel elements. This 18-kilometer subsea tunnel will connect Denmark and Germany, with the first element successfully immersed in May 2026, ensuring precision and safety in offshore operations.
NexusWave, Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed connectivity service, has received Cyber Security Type Approval from ClassNK. This certification confirms compliance with the Unified Requirement UR E27, ensuring shipboard systems are designed for cyber resilience. Gert-Jan Panken highlighted its importance for shipowners, reinforcing a commitment to robust maritime cybersecurity.
Bound4blue has received Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) from DNV for its Model 3-24 eSAIL, the company’s most powerful suction sail. This certification, awarded at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, confirms that the system meets DNV’s stringent safety and design standards, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions for larger vessels.
RINA has granted Baker Hughes Type Approval certification for the NovaLT 16 gas turbine, enabling operation on natural gas and 100% hydrogen for marine propulsion. Announced at Posidonia 2026, this collaboration underscores efforts in maritime decarbonization, with the turbine designed for high efficiency and flexibility in energy use.
The Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE), managed by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, has received international certification from the UK Nautical Institute. This milestone enhances Nigeria’s maritime training capabilities, elevating the employability of its seafarers and reducing reliance on foreign institutions, while fostering local development and safety in the sector.
ABS has granted approval in principle to Samsung Heavy Industries for a 50-megawatt floating data center design. Utilizing a standardized shipbuilding process, this innovative approach enhances efficiency and reduces lead times. The initiative addresses the growing demand for data centers, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and sustainable energy solutions.
RINA has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to ST Engineering Marine for a pioneering retrofit project on the Asean Raider I ferry. This initiative replaces a diesel generator with a hydrogen fuel cell, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring safety and compliance with maritime regulations. The project highlights innovative hydrogen technology integration.
ClassNK has awarded its “AUTO-Nav2(All)” notation to Genbu, Japan’s first newly constructed autonomous container ship. This recognition marks a significant milestone in autonomous navigation for medium- to long-distance coastal operations. Built by Kyokuyo Shipyard, the Genbu aims to enhance connectivity and support Japan’s aging maritime workforce.
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has renewed three international ISO certifications, showcasing its commitment to quality management, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. These certifications—ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018—affirm NMPA’s alignment with global standards and its dedication to operational excellence in India’s maritime sector.
European shipowners can now streamline their vessel recycling processes with new European Commission guidelines. Updated certification formats simplify documentation for hazardous materials, allowing compliance with both the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention through a single certificate, reducing bureaucracy while maintaining regulatory standards.
SAAM Towage has secured the PAS 2060 certification for carbon neutrality in Brazil for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability. The company actively reduces emissions and offsets them through carbon credits, aiming for further greenhouse gas reductions by 2030. This sets a new standard in maritime environmental practices.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Rondal for its innovative Aero Wing Sail, following a comprehensive assessment aligned with LR’s Guidance Notes on Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems. This milestone, presented at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam, marks significant progress in sustainable marine technology for large yachts and multihulls.
ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries a Product Design Assessment certificate for its Condition-Based Maintenance System (SCBM), achieving a SMART Tier 2 PDA. This certification highlights SCBM’s compliance with ABS’s standards for innovative maritime technologies, enhancing machinery health monitoring and operational performance through real-time data and AI analysis.
ClassNK has awarded a Technology Qualification (TQ) for ‘SAS-IBS’, part of Samsung Heavy Industries’ Autonomous Navigation Assistance System. Presented at KORMARINE 2025, this initiative aims to enhance maritime autonomous surface ship technologies, reduce human error, and address labor shortages, while ensuring safety through comprehensive evaluation and guidelines for innovative technologies.
Jana Marine Services has made history by becoming the first to receive the CR-Ex cyber resilience notation for its Self-Elevating Units: JANA 505, 508, and 509. This recognition enhances cyber safety protocols in accordance with IACS standards, showcasing technological advancement and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for economic diversification.
