Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for its groundbreaking multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design. This significant milestone was officially announced on January 23, 2026, during a presentation at Oshima Shipbuilding’s headquarters in Japan. The AiP pertains to a 64,000 deadweight ton (dwt) bulk carrier concept that is … Continue reading Lloyd’s Register Grants Approval in Principle to Oshima Shipbuilding for Innovative Bulk Carrier Design