Lloyd’s Register and MARIC unveil tri-fuel-ready tanker concept designed to navigate fuel uncertainty
Approval in Principle advances LNG, methanol and ammonia-ready tanker design, giving owners the flexibility to leverage multiple fuel pathways. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC) have secured Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 114,000 DWT product and crude oil tanker designed to accommodate future conversion to LNG, ...
Lloyd's Register has introduced a new application called RouteFlex that allows container shipping operators to optimize stowage plans dynamically based on weather conditions and route changes. This innovative tool leverages metocean data, enabling operators to make real-time adjustments to their cargo arrangements to maintain schedule reliability and maximize vessel utilization.
In an era where weather disruptions, geopolitical events, and changing trade patterns make traditional voyage planning increasingly challenging, RouteFlex empowers operators with the flexibility and resilience needed to adapt safely to evolving conditions. By considering weather-dependent factors and providing route splitting and deviation capabilities, RouteFlex moves stowage planning beyond static assumptions and into a more responsive, data-driven approach.
This application can be used independently, integrated with existing lashing software, or through Lloyd's Register's LashRightUX software, ensuring functionality both online and offline. With LR RouteFlex, operators can now turn route diversions into opportunities and maintain safety margins while optimizing cargo utilisation.
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