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19 August 2026

ClassNK updates alternative fuel guidelines for hydrogen and methanol ships

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ClassNK updates alternative fuel guidelines for hydrogen and methanol ships

ClassNK has released a revised edition of its Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels . Edition 3. 1 updates safety requirements for ships using hydrogen, methanol and ethanol as fuel. The changes aim to help shipyards, designers and shipowners develop alternative-fueled vessels in line with the latest international standards. New requirements for hydrogen-fueled ships ClassNK has carried out a full revision of Part D, which covers hydrogen-fueled ships.

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