Korean Register (KR) is inviting feedback on draft revisions on its Classification Technical Rules and Guidance for ships using low-flashpoint fuels and for pollution-prevent systems. In a notice posted on its website today (27 August), KR said the deadline for replies is 7 September and comments should be sent to the Machinery Rule Development Team (E-mail : [email protected]). The amendments to the rules include: a new requirement for the pressure relief valve (PRV) discharge line arrangement; a new non-return valve requirement at the tank inlet from the PRV discharge line; and new requirements on the arrangement of ventilation ducts penetrating […]

Classification society ABS has reported that it joined Hanwha Shipping in the naming ceremony of the Elandra K2, a 320,000 DWT very large crude carrier (VLCC) built to ABS Class at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo shipyard in South Korea. In a statement sent to ship.energy today (26 August), ABS said the Elandra K2 is the first of three VLCCs under construction for Hanwha Shipping. The Elandra Kunlun (H5520) is scheduled for delivery in December 2026, and the Elandra Kilimanjaro (H5521) in February 2027. The Elandra K2 holds a series of ABS Fuel Ready Level 1C notations, including for ammonia, LNG and […]

Höegh Autoliners ASA has ordered an additional six new dual-fuel LNG and ‘zero-carbon-ready’ Aurora class vessels that will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) for delivery in 2029–2031. In a statement issued today (25 August), Höegh Autoliners said that this new order will extend its Aurora newbuild programme with CMHI to 18 vessels. The company added that it has also secured an option to build four additional vessels at same terms, as well as slot reservations for another four vessels at the same yard. The option vessels may be exercised within six months, while the […]