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04 Oct 2023

ABS AIP for Floating Offshore Nuclear Power Barge

L to R: Dr. Young Tae Moon, Senior Director of Sustainable Growth Department, Nuclear PE, KEPCO E&C; Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer; and Dr. Sang Min Park, Research Director of Marine Energy Technology Lab, HD KSOE. Photo courtesy ABS

A design for a floating offshore nuclear power barge from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company, Inc. (KEPCO E&C) received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.Project collaborators include ABS, HD KSOE, KEPCO E&C and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR).The floating small modular reactor (SMR) barge is intended to serve as offshore power generation for remote communities and island electrification.

07 Sep 2023

ABS Approves Emissions Reduction Tech for Ammonia-fueled Ships

(Photo: ABS)

Classification society ABS announced it issued an approval in principle (AIP) to South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for their ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in ammonia-fueled ships. Representatives from both companies and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) met at this week's Gastech conference in Singapore for the AIP presentation.The system utilizes…

07 Sep 2023

HiNAS Control for Safer and Greener Maritime Voyages

Awarding ceremony at HD Hyundai's booth at Gastech (left to right): Seonghyeon Yoo (DNV), Hwa Lyong Lee (DNV), Dong Jin Lee (HD Hyundai), Dohyeong Lim (CEO of Avikus), Vidar Dolonen (DNV Regional Manager), Seung Ho Jeon (SEVP, HD Hyundai), Thomas Klenum (EVP of LISCR), Jung Sik Kim (LISCR), Mathieu Kissin (LISCR), Ramendra Kumar (LISCR), Jinmo Park (Avikus)

DNV has granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system "HiNAS Control". This system was a joint project between Avikus, a navigation specialist, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Following the evaluation, the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also given an Approval in Principle (AiP) for this system. The "HiNAS Control" system employs artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to integrate data from different navigation tools.

06 Jun 2023

LR and LISCR Award Design Approval for World’s First 22,000cbm Multi-gas Carrier

Andy McKeran, Sung-Gu Park and Panos Mitrou from LR present the Design Approval certificate at Nor Shipping 2023 (Photo: LR)

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded design approval to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the development of the world’s first 22,000cbm multi-gas carrier as part of a joint development project for LCO2 carrier design and development. The vessel will be capable of carrying liquified carbon dioxide (LCO2), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), ammonia (NH3) and vinyl chloride…

08 Feb 2023

Liberian Registry Grants AiP for Anemoi's Rotor Sail

Pictured (left to right): Kostas Ladas, General Manager of LISCR (UK), Thomas Klenum, Executive Vice President, Innovation & Regulatory Affairs of LISCR, and Kim Diederichsen, CEO of Anemoi Marine Technologies. Image supplied

The Liberian Registry has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Anemoi Marine Technologies for their Rotor Sail systems.Anemoi’s Rotor Sails are available with three deployment options - fixed to the deck, a folding type, and on rails that can be moved along or across the deck.According to a press statement released Tuesday, the folding and rail systems were validated on a Newcastlemax bulk carrier design from SDARI and issued an AIP by Lloyd’s Register.The Liberian Registry conducted a technical review of the documentation…

12 Dec 2022

Liberian Registry Hires Boyle as VP, Fleet Performance

The Liberian Registry announced that Commander Jason Boyle, United States Coast Guard-retired, has been hired as the Vice President of Fleet Performance of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR)  Photo courtesy LISCR

The Liberian Registry announced that Commander Jason Boyle, United States Coast Guard-retired, has been hired as the Vice President of Fleet Performance of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) at Headquarters in Dulles, VA.Boyle recently retired after 20 years in the United States Coast Guard (USCG) where he last served as the Chief, Port State Control division at USCG Headquarters. In this role at USCG headquarters, CDR Boyle was in charge of directing and implementing safety…

08 Sep 2022

DNV, HHI, AVIKUS and LISCR to Develop Autonomous Ship Technology

From left: Dohyeong Lim, CEO, AVIKUS; Won Ho Joo, CTO, HHI; Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager Korea & Japan, DNV Maritime; Thomas Klenum, Executive Vice President, Innovation and Regulatory Affairs, LISCR (Photo: DNV)

DNV signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundi Heavy Industries (HHI), AVIKUS and Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to collaborate on autonomous ship technology developments.The Hyundai intelligent Navigation Assistant System (HiNAS 2.0) is an AI-based navigation solution that covers all steps for voyage from detection to situation analysis, planning and control. The system assists in safe navigation by displaying AR (augmented reality) images of detected ships and navigation information.

22 Oct 2021

Exmar, Lattice Working on 40,500 m3 CO2 Carrier

Credit: Exmar

Exmar, a company owning gas carriers and FSRU units, has partnered up with Lattice Technology to develop a new type of CO2 carrier."With the global need to decarbonize the atmosphere and our world economy heavily relying on a secure energy supply, one of the promising fast-track solutions to cover both opportunities Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS). To achieve sustainable CCUS projects, there will be a need to transport CO₂ in an economical way and on a very large scale…

01 Oct 2021

Korean Shipbuilders Get AiP for Barge-type LNG FSRU

The AiP presentation at Gastech. From left: Pawan Sahni (BDM DNV), Martin Cartwright (Business Director Gas Carriers, DNV), Ali A. Shehab (Global Director Special Projects, DNV), Young Jun Nam (CTO, HMD), Ian Edwards (Area Manager, DNV), Thomas Klenum (SVP, Liberian Registry), Byeong Yong Yoo (VP, KSOE), Sung Ho Shin ( KAM, DNV), Dallas Smith (VP, Liberian Registry).

Classification society DNV and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to South Korea's shipbuilders Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) for a 40,000 CBM barge-type LNG Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU). DNV said  Thursday that the AiP was the result of a joint research project by HMD, KSOE, LISCR, and DNV to develop a 40K barge-type LNG FSRU. Operated together with a large-size floating storage unit (FSU) and a shuttle LNG carrier…

23 Sep 2021

DNV, LISCR Grant AiP for Large Liquefied CO2 Carrier

Credit: DNV

Classification society DNV and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering CO. (KSOE) for a new 40,000 CBM liquified CO2 carrier design. "Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is gaining traction as a technology to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions. Maritime transport will play an essential role in the CCS value chain, which is expected to lead to an increasing demand for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers…

13 Apr 2021

AST Partners with the Liberian Registry for Iridium GMDSS

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Maritime satellite communications solutions provider Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is partnering with The Liberian Registry as the first authorized service provider of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Liberian flagged vessels.As a Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention recognized system, the Iridium GMDSS maritime emergency and distress service helps keep mariners safe in emergency situations at sea, prevent accidents via receipt of Maritime…

08 Apr 2021

Liberian Registry Introduces Online Services for Seafarers

(Photo: LISCR)

The Liberian Registry has unveiled two new online platforms that aim to give seafarers easier access to apply for documents and credentials, and for taking Liberian license and upgrade examinations. The first platform is designed to allow seafarers to directly apply online for their seafarer documents necessary for sailing aboard Liberian flagged vessels at https://seafarers.liscr.com/. Further, the Liberian Registry completely overhauled and modernized its license examination…

02 Nov 2020

HHI Awarded Digital Twin Certification for Fuel Tank Safety

(Photo: Liberian Registry)

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has developed a Digital Health Management system (DHM) for safety and operational efficiency of IMO Type-B LNG fuel tanks, and this new industry-first system has achieved Approval in Principal (AIP) of its “Digital Twin READY” Type-B LNG fuel tanks.This AIP was achieved through cooperation with the Liberian Registry (LISCR) as Flag State, and Lloyds Register (LR) as Class Society through JDP. The purpose of this new system is to ensure the structural safety of the Type-B LNG fuel tanks…

22 Oct 2020

First Large Commercial Hydrogen Carrier Developed

(Photo: LISCR)

A design for the world’s first large liquefied hydrogen carrier has been granted approval in principle (AIP) from the classification society Korean Register and flag state Liberian Registry.The 20,000 cubic meters class vessel was developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group and Hyundai Glovis in partnership with the Korean Register and the Liberian Registry, and HHI Group’s Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) announced they have received the AIP on Thursday.Alfonso Castillero…

19 Aug 2020

LISCR Expands Its Leadership Team

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The Liberian Registry said it has augmented its leadership team to help keep pace with nearly 12% over the last 12 months. The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has added to its ranks Thomas Klenum as Senior Vice President of Maritime Operations, and Reynaldo Garibaldi as Senior Vice President of Maritime Operations and South America.Klenum, based at the Registry’s headquarters, is in charge of the Regulations and Standards, Investigations, and Fleet Security and Certifications Divisions.

09 Jul 2020

LISCR Hires Former USCG LNG Expert

Dallas Smith (Photo: LISCR)

The Liberian Registry announced Dallas Smith has been hired as the Director of LNG and Offshore Technology, and as General Manager of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry’s (LISCR) new Houston Office.Smith brings to his new role at LISCR over 20 years of experience as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Before his retirement last month, Smith was head of the USCG Liquefied Gas National Center of Expertise where he was responsible for executing the Coast Guard’s entire liquefied gas safety, security, and environmental compliance mission around the world.

28 Apr 2020

Liberia Calls for Flag States to Join Together for Crew Changes

Alfonso Castillero (Photo: The Liberian Registry)

The Liberian Registry continues its efforts toward the recognition of seafarers as “key workers” and for much needed crew-exchange to be allowed at key ports globally during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and is looking to enlist the help of other flag States in this mission. The Liberian Registry, already working with industry bodies such as the IMO, ICS, and ITF, calls for other major flag States to join in the continued effort to push for a global plan allowing for seafarers…

01 Apr 2020

Remote Surveys Becoming Business as Usual

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Remote vessel and equipment surveys have been available in the maritime world for years, but classification societies are seeing increased demand for these services as more firms turn to digital solutions to continue business during the coronavirus outbreak.Using real-time video communication tools, and even drones and robotics when applicable, surveyors are able to work with stakeholders to perform inspections without having to be on site, which is especially beneficial amid current COVID-19 travel restrictions.ABS…

26 Mar 2020

ABS Expands Remote Survey Options

(Photo: ABS)

Classification society ABS said it is expanding its remote survey options for vessel owners and extending its remote survey and audit services for equipment and materials manufacturers and other service providers. The move comes as more firms turn to digital solutions to continue business amid the coronavirus outbreak.“As organizations rely more heavily on remote and virtual operations, ABS is making it easier for vessel owners and equipment manufacturers to leverage digital applications by offering even more remote surveys and audit options,” said Christopher J.

24 Mar 2020

d’Amico to Trial Remote Ship Inspections

Photo courtesy of RINA

Shipowner d’Amico will trial remote inspection ship technology as the marine industry adjusts to the constraints placed on people’s movements imposed by national governments to limit the spread of COVID-19.Italian classification society RINA said its remote technology has been approved the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) for the inspections of Liberian flagged vessels, and it anticipates that the decision of LISCR could shortly be followed by other Flag Administrations.Alfonso Castillero…

26 Feb 2020

Liberian Registry Opens Oslo Office

Alfonso Castillero, LISCR’s COO, and our Oslo GM, Hege Solstad (Photo: Liberian Registry)

The Liberian Registry announced it has opened a new full-service office in Oslo, its fourth new office opened since 2019, as the Registry continues to grow its global network.The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry, said Hege Solstad has been named General Manager of the Norwegian office.Hege Solstad brings to maritime experience to the role, both in Norway and internationally, after a career with Wilhelmsen Ships Service as Regional Director in Norway…

10 Oct 2019

Liberian Registry Opens Japan Office

Photo: LISCR

The Liberian Registry opened a full-service office in Imabari, Japan, as part of the continued expansion of its presence in Asia.Led by Eiji Okazaki, President of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) Japan, the Imabari office is comprised of key staff trained to handle ship registrations and technical issues locally. He has been leading the Tokyo office since 2017, and has helped develop the office to now being one of Liberia’s major and most active locations.The office-warming party was held on October 3…

02 Mar 2019

Bergeron Out as Head of LISCR

The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) confirmed via a press statement that Scott Bergeron, longtime CEO, has departed from the organization.The Cohen family, in particular Adam Cohen and Elan Cohen, continue to lead the organization as Executive Chairmen and Alfonso Castillero has been elevated to the role of Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to the Cohen family. Christine Doherty continues in her role as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, and Benson Peretti continues in his role as Senior VP of Global Services.

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