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Equinor opens Marine Robotics Centre in Norway

Equinor opens Marine Robotics Centre in Norway

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 5, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Survey

On 28 October, the K-lab Marine Robotics Centre (KNARR) opened, a new facility dedicated to the testing, qualification and development of marine robotic technologies. The centre, located at Equinor’s processing plant at Kårstø in Tysvær, will be used for...
Sagar, LR join forces on certification of autonomous systems

Sagar, LR join forces on certification of autonomous systems

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 13, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Classification/inspection, News

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Sagar Defence Engineering Limited (SDEL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help create practical pathways for the certification, assurance and regulatory acceptance of autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems. As...
DNV, Fassmer to cooperate on autonomous naval vessels

DNV, Fassmer to cooperate on autonomous naval vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 11, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Classification/inspection, Digitalisation, Navy, News

DNV and Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and classify autonomous and remotely operated vessels and systems for naval and governmental customers. The signing took place at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg...
LR and MARIC unveil tri-fuel-ready tanker concept

LR and MARIC unveil tri-fuel-ready tanker concept

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 3, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship design, Tankers

A new 114,000-DWT product and crude oil tri-fuel tanker designed to accommodate future conversion to LNG, methanol or ammonia has secured approval in principle (AiP). It concerns a project of Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Marine Design and Research Institute of...
Netherlands drops to ninth spot on flag state performance list

Netherlands drops to ninth spot on flag state performance list

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 6, 2026 | Classification/inspection, News, Ports, Shipping

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has published its new performance lists for flag states based on port state control inspections. The Cayman Islands now tops the list, up from 6. The Netherlands loses five spots and moves from 4 to 9. The new Paris MoU...
LR grants first type approval to marine hydrogen engine

LR grants first type approval to marine hydrogen engine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 22, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, News, Ship propulsion

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first type approval certificate for a 100 per cent hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine. It marks a significant step in the certification and commercial readiness of hydrogen-fuelled propulsion technology for maritime...
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