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CCS Rules and Standards Facilitating the Green, Low-Carbon, and High-Quality Development of Shipping and Shipbuilding Industries 01/21.2026 By Niu Song, CCS Shanghai Rules & Research Institute; Li Sen, CCS Offshore Engineering Technology Center: See details >

Analysis of the Current Status and Prospects of Global Onboard Carbon Capture Technolog 01/21.2026 With the advancement of the temperature control goals under the Paris Agreement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formulated a phased emission reduction roadmap, targeting a 20% to 30% reduction in international shipping greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2008 levels, a 70% to 80% reduction by 2040, and the achievement of net-zero emissions around 2050.: See details >

With the escalation of international shipping emission reduction requirements, Onboard Carbon Capture Systems (OCCS) have emerged as innovative equipment enabling deep decarbonization for traditional fuel-powered vessels. 01/21.2026 On September 27, 2025, "Shandong Xinsheng," New-build vessel in China equipped with an Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS), was successfully named and delivered.: See details >

Technical Service for Risk Assessment of Ships Equipped with OCCS 01/21.2026 With the escalation of international shipping emission reduction requirements, Onboard Carbon Capture Systems (OCCS) have emerged as innovative equipment enabling deep decarbonization for traditional fuel-powered vessels.: See details >

Research on Verification Methods for the Contribution of OCCS to EEDI and CII 01/21.2026 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) refers to the process of separating CO2 from industrial processes, energy utilization, or the atmosphere and achieving its emission reduction and/or obtaining side effects through engineering means.: See details >

Impact of IMO MEPC 83 on the Development of Onboard Carbon Capture Technology 01/21.2026 At its 81st session in 2024, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) formally proposed the draft "IMO Net-zero Framework," which was approved at MEPC 83 in April 2025.: See details >

Guidelines for Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships and Marine Products 01/14.2026 Corrigendum of Guidelines for Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships and Marine Products: See details >

Guidelines for Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships and Marine Products 01/14.2026: See details >

Guidelines for Welding Inspection of Intelligent Manufacturing of Ships 01/26.2026: See details >

Guidelines for Welding Inspection of Intelligent Manufacturing of Ships 2025 01/01.2026: See details >

CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules Classification of Mobile Offshore Units RCN No.1, 2025 12/30.2025: See details >

GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEY OF THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OF SHIPS 01/02.2020: See details >

GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEY OF THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OF SHIPS 2025 RCN No.1 12/30.2025: See details >

China Classification Society Facilitates the Early Delivery of the World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel Intelligent VLCC "New Explorer" 12/30.2025 On December 22nd, the " NEW EXPLORER"—a methanol dual-fuel intelligent very large crude carrier (VLCC) built by Dalian Shipbuilding of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for China Merchants Shipping—was delivered in Dalian, China. This milestone marks the world's first methanol dual-fuel VLCC to officially enter commercial service.: See details >

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF SEA-GOING STEEL SHIPS CCS RULE CHANGE NOTICE Version 2025. RCN No.3 12/29.2025: See details >

Guidelines For Implementation Of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages) 12/26.2025: See details >

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