ABS will class the ChevronTexaco “Tahiti” truss spar, destined for deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Targeted for 4,200 feet of water, the “Tahiti” unit demonstrates the industry’s latest innovations—including the first spar with no drilling capability, no surface wellheads—and is among the first spar projects to utilize ABS’ industry-first guide for building and classing these specialized deepwater floating production units, says Dick Vukin, ABS project manager. ABS reissued its “Guide for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations” (FPI) in April 2004 to include specific guidance for spars and tension leg platforms (TLPs). “By applying the evaluation techniques contained within the Guide…