ClassNK's revised edition

ClassNK Aligns Alternative-Fuel Ship Guidance With Latest IMO Hydrogen Standards

ClassNK has released an updated edition of its ‘Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels’, enhancing safety protocols for vessels powered by methanol, ethanol, and hydrogen. Key revisions include structural strength standards for fuel tanks and the introduction of a hydrogen leak frequency table, promoting safer, regulatory-compliant designs in the marine industry.

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IMO finalises interim safety guidelines for ammonia fuel - Maritime Gateway

New IMO Guidelines Boost Training for Seafarers on Alternative Fuels

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is enhancing its initiatives to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in shipping. It has released interim guidelines for training on alternative fuels and technologies, establishing a global framework for crew training. Specialized protocols for various fuels will support mandatory training under the revised STCW Convention Code.

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