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IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 3, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Nuclear, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a draft workplan to develop a safety framework for ships using alternative fuels and new technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The plan, adopted at the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction...
AiP for Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail concept

AiP for Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail concept

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 24, 2025 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship propulsion, WASP

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail. This rigid wing-sail concept is designed for application on large yachts, sailing catamarans and wind-assisted monohulls to provide wind-assisted propulsion capability and...
Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Calls have emerged urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The calls come ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week. Shipping stands...
Japanese Nissen Kaiun buys into Econowind

Japanese Nissen Kaiun buys into Econowind

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 18, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, WASP

Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has become a shareholder in Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion pioneer Econowind. Through the partnership, Econowind hopes to expand its product line while also considering production options in Asia. The Imabari-based shipping...
LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 8, 2025 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, News, WASP

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is updating its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, introducing new technical notations that formalise standards for wind propulsion systems and ergonomic design. The changes establish classification requirements for...
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