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ABS to Class First Conversion of CGLC from Suezmax Oil Carrier
SeaOne Maritime Corp. is contracting ABS to class and certify the proposed conversion of several existing 150,000 dwt suezmax oil tankers to Compressed Gas Liquid Carriers (CGLCs).
Argonaut Laptop Receives ABS and IMO Certification
Argonaut Computer announced the first marine laptop computer certified by the American Bureau of Shipping and compliant with International Marine Organization standards. The new Ranger model1500T/TXL is a rugged, sunlight readable, high performance PentiumM laptop computer certified for use aboard naval and commercial vessels worldwide. The Ranger has been designed for durability, compatibility and safety for marine, military and industrial environments.
ABS Issues New Guidance
Interest in ice-class tankers has been steadily rising as oil export from Russiaās Northern regions becomes increasingly viable. According to industry analysts,ā¦
ABS Introduces Dynamic Checklists
ABS announced the introduction of electronically prepared, vessel type-specific, dynamic checklists for surveys of ABS-classed vessels. The new checklists are generatedā¦
New Checklists Improve Speed and Accuracy of ABS Survey
An enhancement to the survey services ABS offers to clients has been effected with the introduction of electronically prepared, vessel type-specific, dynamic checklistsā¦
ABS Wins Class Contract for FPSO
Reports indicate that ABS has been awarded the class contract for the Agbami FPSO by South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. ABS will class the Star Deep Water Petroleum Ltd.
ABS And Russian Register Sign New Bilateral Agreement
A new bilateral agreement that extends the long-standing agreement on cooperation between ABS and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has been signedā¦
ABS Selected By Woodside For Asset Base Classification and Verification
ABS has been selected by Woodside Energy Ltd, Australiaās largest publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company, to provide classification and verificationā¦
ABS Supports Developments Offshore Brazil
New discoveries of giant oil and gas field discoveries offshore Brazil have operators venturing into deeper water while committing expanded E&P budgets for developments in frontier regions.
ABS Classes New-Build GSF āConstellation Iā Jack-Up
Continued frontier development is driving industry's need to refurbish and significantly modify many of the world's 388 active jack-up units for novel projects, improved efficiency and sometimes harsh environments. Frontier development also is spurring the building of new units. Responding to the technical challenges posed by these modifications and the need for new designs, ABS has released a detailedā¦
ABS Reacts to Spainās Proposed EC Complaint
ABS has reacted with outrage to the Spanish Governmentās announced intention to seek withdrawal of its recognition as an approved classification society by the European Commission.
ABS Expands Public Access to Fleet Information
Carrying through on its previously stated commitment to increased transparency within the maritime industry, ABS has created unrestricted public Internet access to technicalā¦
ABS Chairman Attacks Inaccurate Portrayal of Maritime Safety Record
Frank J. regulation is required to address this. Singapore. Iarossi lamented the strongly negative image of the industry within the public arena. very infrequentā¦
ABS Nautical Systems Announces Staff Changes
ABS Nautical Systems announces personnel changes in its Piraeus, Greece. Evangelos Valsamis has been promoted to Manager of Sales and Business Developmentā¦
ABS Issues Guide For Ship Security
ABS will issue a new, comprehensive "Guide For Ship Security" in early January to assist shipowners in meeting the new IMO security standards. These standards areā¦
Evergreen Marine Earns Certification from ABS
Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd. exacting, internationally recognized standards established by ABS. "Under the leadership of its founder, Group Chairman Dr. Y.F. Robert D.
J. Ray McDermott Selects ABS Nautical Systems Software
systems worldwide, marine constructor J. as cranes and specialized offshore equipment. fleet manager's day-to-day business functions. the offshore industry. futureā¦
ABS Tapped for West Africa Field Developments
Floating production is the system of choice for all deepwater developments off West Africa to date. The combination of no pipelines, huge reservoirs and benign climateā¦
ABS Offshore Tapped for West Africa Field Developments
Floating production is the system of choice for all deepwater developments off West Africa to date. reservoirs and benign climate conditions equals the use of floating productionā¦
ABS Begins Technical Investigation for Prestige
ABS has launched a detailed technical investigation into the possible causes of the damage sustained by the 81,589 dwt, Bahamas-flag tanker Prestige, operated by Universe Maritime Ltd of Greece.
