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February 18, 2026
Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints Lloyd’s Register technical director to oversight committee Claudene Sharp-Patel brings maritime operational expertise to guide wind-assisted propulsion development. |
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February 18, 2026
Capital Ship Management takes delivery of LNG-ready VLCC from Chinese yard The 307,000-dwt Aristotelis II features energy-saving devices and scrubber technology. |
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February 13, 2026
Lloyd’s Register reports sharp rise in marine fuel quality failures in late 2025 December recorded the highest monthly off-specification cases, driven by sulphur, catalytic fines and flash point issues. |
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February 9, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle to GTT’s CUBIQ LNG fuel tank design Classification society approves CUBIQ system designed to expand membrane-type LNG fuel tanks into commercial shipping. |
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February 9, 2026
ICS to host webinar on regulatory framework for nuclear merchant ships International Chamber of Shipping event on 26 February will examine regulatory pathways for nuclear vessels. |
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February 6, 2026
Norway enforces zero-emission rules for cruise ships in World Heritage fjords Passenger vessels under 10,000 GT must use zero-emission fuels in Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord from January 2026. |
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February 4, 2026
Peninsula outlines dual role in FuelEU Maritime compliance at Lloyd’s Register panel Marine fuel supplier discusses challenges for shipowners and opportunities for suppliers under new regulation. |
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February 2, 2026
Lloyd’s Register publishes first guidance notes for onboard hydrogen generation systems Classification society addresses regulatory gap as shipowners explore producing hydrogen from alternative fuels onboard. |
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February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds. |
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January 29, 2026
Oshima Shipbuilding receives approval for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle for 64,000-dwt vessel concept accommodating ammonia, methanol and LNG. |
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January 19, 2026
Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report. |
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January 19, 2026
Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating. |
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January 8, 2026
Lloyd's Register report examines hydrogen's potential and challenges for decarbonisation Classification society highlights fuel's promise alongside safety, infrastructure, and cost barriers limiting maritime adoption. |
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January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel Chinese yard commences construction on LNG-powered container ship with Lloyd's Register oversight. |
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January 2, 2026
Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker in China Ceremony held on 23 December for LNG-capable tanker under Lloyd’s Register class. |
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December 31, 2025
New Times Shipbuilding begins steel cutting on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship Chinese shipyard begins construction on vessel for CMA CGM with Lloyd's Register classification oversight. |
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December 31, 2025
EU updates shipping company assignments under emissions trading system European Commission publishes revised list of administering authorities based on latest Thetis-MRV data. |
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December 22, 2025
HHI-EMD secures type approval for 5.4MW ammonia engine Lloyd's Register approves H32CDF-LA dual-fuel engine following three-day testing programme in Korea. |
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December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections. |
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December 15, 2025
Somtrans christens 8,000-cbm LNG bunker barge for Belgian and Dutch ports United LNG I designed for inland waterways and coastal operations up to Zeebrugge. |
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December 12, 2025
Lloyd's Register, Exmar, and Belgium’s Federal Public Service develop interim guidelines for ammonia cargo as fuel Guidelines expected to receive formal IMO approval in May 2026, enabling ammonia use on gas carriers. |
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December 9, 2025
Imabari delivers 13,900-teu container ship with future-fuel readiness Japanese shipbuilder hands over One Synergy with methanol and ammonia conversion designs approved. |
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December 1, 2025
Maritime coalition gathers in Brussels to advance methane measurement and abatement technologies MAMII convenes shipowners, engine makers, and policymakers to accelerate methane reduction from LNG-fueled vessels. |
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November 28, 2025
Marine fuel procurement becomes strategic imperative as regulatory pressures mount: LR Operators must adopt comprehensive fuel strategies amid supply constraints and compliance costs, says Lloyd's Register. |
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November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network. |
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November 27, 2025
Nuclear-powered boxships could deliver $68m annual savings: Lloyd's Register Small modular reactors could eliminate fuel costs and carbon penalties while boosting cargo capacity, says report. |
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November 27, 2025
Ammonia Energy Association releases gas detection whitepaper with Lloyd's Register input Lloyd's Register contributed expertise to new guidance on ammonia detection systems for the maritime sector. |
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November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions. |
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November 24, 2025
Rondal's Aero Wing Sail receives Lloyd's Register approval in principle Classification society grants AiP for rigid wing-sail concept designed for large yacht applications. |
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November 11, 2025
AET orders two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries Singapore-based tanker operator to expand dual-fuel fleet with vessels featuring advanced efficiency and emissions reduction technologies. |
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October 22, 2025
Nuclear propulsion edging closer to commercial shipping, says Lloyd's Register Recent London event highlights progress on licensing and international cooperation for maritime nuclear power. |
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October 20, 2025
Lloyd's Register publishes first nuclear shipping guidance Classification society releases roadmap for nuclear technology adoption in commercial shipping and offshore industries. |
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September 30, 2025
Safety guidelines released for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections New report provides 41 safety recommendations to address methanol's flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity challenges. |
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September 10, 2025
EDF and LR propose financing solutions for trillion-dollar decarbonisation gap New report outlines three innovative concepts to unlock capital for clean fuels and infrastructure. |
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September 10, 2025
LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand. |
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September 9, 2025
MOL secures approval for LNG carriers with four wind-assisted propulsion systems Japanese shipping company claims new design could cut fuel consumption by up to 30%. |
