Qatar’s vision of a diversified economy combined with environmental protection will form the backdrop to the most significant maritime event to be held in the Gulf state for many years.

BV’s commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as it seeks to advise shipowner clients on the decisions they have to make.

DNV GL hopes the joint development project’s findings will help guide battery safety rules as the technology evolves

Hyung-chul Lee has been promoted to chair and chief executive of the Korean Register, after more than 30 years on the staff of the Asian classification society

Lloyd’s List is hosting a Maritime and Logistics Summit next month in Doha at which senior players from Qatar, the Middle East and further afield will explore smart hubs and sustainability and, on the following day, soccer stadiums.

In an interview with Lloyd’s List, Lloyd’s Register chief executive Alastair Marsh has shared his vision about shipping’s decarbonisation path and insights into LR’s partnership with the CSSC group