seatec - Finnish marine technology review 1/2016 | Page 22

Change with the Times CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES ARE EMBRACING THEIR NEW, EXPANDING ROLES by: SAMI J. ANTEROINEN photo: JANNE VALKONEN, DNVGL Classification societies are key players in making sure that ships operate safely and with minimal harm to the environment. As new technologies are developed, also the classification professionals must broaden their expertise. One of the new hit trends in the industry is the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). 20 seatec 1/2016