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ABS Calls for New Tech in Marine Fuels
ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki, mapped out the future of marine fuels, indicating that the 2050 targets will require technology beyondā¦
Small Scale FSRU: Think Smarter Not Bigger
The global search for lower carbon forms of energy and demand for cost-effective ways to serve power demand in emerging markets and remote locations is driving interest in floating storage and regasification units (FSRU).FSRUs are a faster and more flexible way to import natural gas to power-constrained places, so demand for the units is increasing and the business case for owning them is growing stronger.Theirā¦
ABS Spotlight on Female Mariners
The maritime classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) celebrated International Maritime Organizationās (IMO) World Maritime Day with a month of activityā¦
SpaceTech4Sea Gets AIP for LNG Fuel Tank
ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to a conceptual design for carbon fibre LNG fuel tanks, in what it describes as a āmilestoneā for a project to adaptā¦
ABS Issues AIP for Jiangnan for VLGC, VLEC Design
The class organization American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted the approval in principle (AIP) for the LNG Jumbo, two next generation gas carrier designs fromā¦
ABS, SHI to Develop Next Generation LNG Carrier
ABS, the global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, announced that it is collaborating with South Koreanā¦
NorShipping 2019: A āKoseligā Event
"Koselig" is a Norwegian adjective used to describe situations that give a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. The NorShipping exhibition and conferenceā¦
ABS, MSC Showcases Condition-Based Class
The landmark ABS condition-based class program with the U.S. Navyās Military Sealift Command (MSC) was the focus of a keynote presentation at Mega Rust 2019.Rearā¦
Crew and Owners of 293 Vessels Honored
ABS, the global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, said that it has continued its long-standing backingā¦
Greek Shipping Leaders Address Key Challenges
Leaders of the Greek Shipping Industry met to discuss decarbonization, capitalizing on data and digital technologies and vessel automation at the annual ABS Hellenicā¦
ABS Chairman Shares Insights on Digitalization
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki explored the transformational potential of digital technologies in the offshore industries at the Offshoreā¦
ABS Supports Ballast Water Compliance
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, published its 2019ā¦
ABS Teams with Industry on Boxship Safety
ABS and representatives from the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) form a joint industry project to develop best practices for carriage of dangerous goods. ABS and leaders representing the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) are teaming up to develop actionable recommendations to help mitigate risks posed from the stowage of dangerous goods on containerships.ABS has been working with CINS members over the past six months to develop best stowage strategy guidelines.
ABS Launches Sustainability Center in Singapore
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has launched a Global Sustainability Center in Singapore as s decarbonising shipping becomes mission critical for the industryā¦
ABS AIPs for Hudong-Zhonghua Gas Carrier Design
The global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to two newā¦
ABS Explores Pathways to 2050 in Germany
ABS National Committee has met recently in Germany to explores pathways to 2050, automation and digital with German maritime leaders and offered insight on key challenges.Vessel automationā¦
ABS Updates Best Practices for BWMS
The global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries ABS published its updated Best Practices for Operationā¦
Fuel Cells: industry examines options in race to zero emissions
A maritime consortium, including ABS and Sandia National Laboratories, recently proved the viability of a hydrogen fuel cell ferry designed for operations in the environmentally sensitive San Francisco Bay area. The IMOās mandate to cap the sulfur content in marine fuel at the start of next year may be the biggest regulatory change in shipping since the requirement for double hulls, but the challengeā¦
ABS Updates Naval Ships Guide
ABS has updated its Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships (INS Guide), expanding its guidance to strengthen safety and protection against a rangeā¦
ABS Focuses on BWMS
ABS and industry collaboration identify key challenges with ballast water management systems (BWMS) and provide insight into installation and operational best practices.ABSā¦
