Classification headlines from www.lloydslist.com http://www.lloydslist.com/sec/Classifica?src=rss Classification headlines from www.lloydslist.com en-gb The content of this feed is copyright by Informa plc. Reproduction, retrieval, copying or transmission of the content of this site is not permitted without the publisher's prior consent. Lloyd's is the registered trademark of the Society incorporated by the Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd's webeditor@lloydslist.com webeditor@lloydslist.com Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 05:30:12 GMT Classification http://www.lloydslist.com/rss 30 Lloyd's List RSS 144 43 http://www.lloydslist.com/content/rss/lloydslist/lloydslist_rss_logo.gif Saturday Korean Register branches out as it sails through 30m gt barrier http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216494918&src=rss THIS year promises to be significant for national classification society Korean Register of Shipping. In February, its fleet reached 30m gt for the first time in its history; by the end of this year the total is expected to rise to 33.5m gt. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT BV revenues rise 18% http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936864&src=rss CONTINUING strong growth in marine business helped French classification society Bureau Veritas to an 18% increase in first quarter revenues to €552m ($804m), writes Andrew Spurrier. Andrew Spurrier Paris Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Unintended harm http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936904&src=rss THE India government's support for the Indian Register of Shipping is, in many respects, a step backward. Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT EC/IACS’ uneasy relationship http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179809&src=rss JANUARY’S raids on the five European members of IACS by European Commission competition inspectors kept class in the headlines for the early part of the year — and last month’s report by the MAIB into the MSC Napoli has certainly done the same in more recent times. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Ueda sets out his stall http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179824&src=rss THE new chairman and president of Japan’s ClassNK, Noboru Ueda, has set out two areas for strong focus — improving the quality and thoroughness of surveys and audits, and an increased international focus. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rina builds on its growth http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179864&src=rss ITALIAN classification society Rina says its diversification strategy has created a strong platform for further growth in the marine field. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Russian register focuses on Arctic LNG transport http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179869&src=rss THE Russian Maritime Register of Shipping is drawing on its traditional expertise in classing powerful icebreakers and other Arctic ships to meet the challenges of year-round shipments of liquefied natural gas in the Arctic. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Indian ship registry gets monopoly on statutory surveys http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066180044&src=rss UP TO six leading international classification societies appear to have lost authorisation to undertake statutory surveys on Indian flag vessels, following a government decision to give the Indian Register of Shipping a monopoly on such activity. David Osler Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT ABS gives helping hand to China and reaps the benefit http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179814&src=rss ABS says year-on-year growth in the number of its professionals in the Chinese market has been averaging more than 30% in recent years, making it the leading non-national classification society in China. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT How BV puts green issues at the top of its agenda http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179819&src=rss AS THE world demand for new and bigger ships shows no sign of abatement, class has to provide more expertise and support than ever, according to Bernard Anne, managing director of Bureau Veritas’ marine division. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Big and bulky makes sense, says DNV http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179829&src=rss LAST year was a “bulk carrier year” for Det Norske Veritas, with 50% of the gross tonnage ordered to DNV class being bulk carriers. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Korean hull committee aims to improve structural rules http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179834&src=rss A NEW hull technical committee inaugurated by Germanischer Lloyd in Korea last month will be a forum of discussion for refinement and improvement of the hull structural rules, in direct dialogue with the users of the rules, says GL. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hellenic held back by a lack of recognition http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179839&src=rss THE Hellenic Register of Shipping’s ability to attract tonnage is hindered by two factors, according to managing director Kostas Chiou. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT KR set to expand as it takes up the IACS reins http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179844&src=rss THE Korean Register of Shipping will this year take up the chairmanship of IACS for the second time in its history, on July 1. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT This will be a year of firsts for expansive LR http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179849&src=rss LLOYD’S Register, whose classed fleet stands at approximately 146m gt, says growth is especially strong in its China operations, where it claims a 22% share of the newbuilding market. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Promoting a better class of people skills http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179854&src=rss THE ‘people challenge’ is being highlighted by all of the classification societies, as class joins the rest of the maritime industry in addressing people issues, while also facing up to skills shortages in its own sector. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT EU recognition propels PRS from strength to strength http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179859&src=rss THE Polish Shipping Register — not a member of International Association of Classification Societies— says that since gaining formal recognition from the European Union in 2006, it has made a practical contribution to ship safety at International Maritime Organization level and has steadily grown its classification and commercial operations. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT GL sets sights on growth via acquisitions http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066180009&src=rss CLASSIFICATION society Germanischer Lloyd has reported strong growth in all business segments and is targeting further expansion through acquisitions, especially for its industrial services division, writes Patrick Hagen. Patrick Hagen Hamburg Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT BV sees rise in first quarter revenues http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530525&src=rss CONTINUING strong growth in marine business helped French classification society record an 18% increase in first quarter revenues to E552m. Andrew Spurrier, Paris Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT India Register gets monopoly on statutory surveys http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530167&src=rss LEADING class societies have lost authorisation to undertake statutory surveys on Indian flag vessels. David Osler Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT GL sees strong overall growth http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530316&src=rss CLASSIFICATION society reports strong growth in all business segments and targets further growth via acquisitions. Patrick Hagen, Hamburg Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT