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    ABS Expands Network of Cutting-Edge Learning Hubs with New Hellenic Ship Safety Center

    Immersive Scenarios Blended with Classroom Instruction to Prepare Seafarers for Emerging Technologies (ATHENS) ABS opened the doors on its latest training center, the Hellenic Ship Safety Center in Athens, harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques, game-based learning and virtual reality environments for the Greek shipping community. Greek shipping leaders joined ABS executives at the opening celebration for the new facility that features computer simulation stations, collaboration areas and a training room for virtual reality and game-based scenarios and

    ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Greek Maritime Leaders to Align Strategy with Regulation, Technology, and Safety

    Global Safety Leadership, ABS Fleet Growth, Potential of Nuclear Technology and the Cost of Compliance Lead the Discussion at ABS Hellenic Meeting (ATHENS) “Every owner’s playbook needs to keep a line of sight on three things – regulation, technology readiness timelines and boundary conditions – and must include the elements needed for a short-, mid- and long game such as energy retrofits, electrification and nuclear.” That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, to Greece’s foremost shipowners, ship managers, and charterers at the ABS

    ABS Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Foremost Shipping Founder and Chairman

    Award Recognizes Dr. James S. C. Chao’s Contribution to Shipping (NEW YORK) ABS presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost Group. The first ABS award of its kind, the honor was presented by ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki at the 163[rd] ABS Annual Members Meeting recognizing Dr. Chao’s contributions to shipping and his legacy of honor, integrity and dedication to the maritime industry. “Dr. Chao not only has a remarkable legacy of achievement but also personifies the finest values of our industry. His

    Strong Growth and Industry-Leading Safety Performance Highlighted at ABS Annual Members Meeting

    ABS Chairman and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki Announces Retirement at the End of the Year (HOUSTON) The 163rd ABS Annual Members Meeting highlighted that ABS has never been stronger, with substantial growth and industry-leading safety performance reported. ABS continued to perform strongly in 2024, with the fleet growing to 300 million gross tons. The company also maintained the number one position among class organizations in global new order share with 22 percent. Across the industry, ABS held leading positions with both shipbuilders and shipowners. ABS has also

    ABS Expands Singapore Footprint with New Office and Services to Respond to Growing Client Demand

    World Class Facility Houses Industry-Leading ABS Research Teams and Supports Expanded Remote Survey Capabilities (SINGAPORE) Increasing demand from shipowners for ABS services in Singapore has prompted ABS to invest in an expanded regional head office housing industry-leading research and development capabilities. The opening ceremony was prefaced by a traditional lion dance and reception, which saw ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki cut the ribbon on a facility that is home to the ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center, the ABS Global Electrification Center

    Offshore Energy Production, Digitalization and Regulatory Trends Lead the Discussion at the Inaugural ABS South America Regional Committee Meeting

    ABS is the Leading Class Society for South American Shipowners (RIO DE JANEIRO) Maritime and offshore energy leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile and throughout South America came together for the first meeting of the ABS South America Regional Committee. ABS is the leading classification society among South American and Brazilian shipowners and is the recognized class-of-choice for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units in the region. “ABS has a long, proud history of many decades serving clients in South America, and we are excited to bring together a

    Advanced Vessel Designs, Carbon Capture and Cost of Compliance Headline ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

    Strengthening Partnerships and Delivering Next-Generation Classification Services to Meet Evolving Industry Needs (DUBAI) The impact of carbon capture and digital technologies as well as IMO Mid-Term Measures and FuelEU on the cost of compliance led the discussion at the ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting. The committee welcomed Khalid Alhammad , President of Bahri Ship Management, who started his term as chairman of the ABS Middle East Regional Committee. Alhammad said: “This forum has an important role in

    ABS Continues to Strengthen and Grow Its Leadership Footprint in Southeast Asia

    Expanding Capabilities and Class Services to Meet the Evolving Needs of the Marine and Offshore Industries (SINGAPORE) ABS is investing in the expansion of its services to build on its industry leading position and ensure it is well placed to meet the growing needs of the marine and offshore industries. That was the message for maritime leaders from across the region at the annual ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee meeting. “Our safety driven mission continues to serve us well, and we are building on this strong foundation by investing in widening and deepening the scope of

    Global LNG Growth, the Energy Transition and Regulatory Changes in Focus at the ABS Maritime Committee Qatar

    (DOHA) Strong global growth of LNG and in the orders for vessels needed to carry it, as well as key regulatory changes and critical technologies for the energy transition led the discussion at the ABS Maritime Committee in Qatar. Industry leaders from Qatar heard ABS President and COO John McDonald detail how ABS’ best-in-class safety performance and superior Port State Control performance, combined with strong fleet safety underline its focus on safety and its mission. Members heard ABS continues to hold a leading position in the global orderbook and has grown the fleet to

    ABS Reports Continued Fleet Growth and Industry Leading Safety Performance at Advisory Council

    (NEW YORK) “Safety is more than just compliance. It is now synonymous with security, reliability, collective relationships and people. Safety is also becoming systems based rather than rooted in prescriptive rules or specific component procedures. Only by embracing a proactive, systems-oriented approach to safety, can the maritime industry navigate the path to a decarbonized future while ensuring the well-being of its seafarers and the protection of the marine environment.”   That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, to members at the annual ABS

    Safety, Alternative Fuels as Cargo and Technologies for the Future of the Maritime Industry Lead Discussion at ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting

    (HOUSTON) Maritime industry leaders from the U.S. and Canada traveled to ABS’ World Headquarters to discuss the latest marine market trends in the emerging ammonia, hydrogen and carbon economies, offshore renewables and nuclear energy. Cutting-edge academic research, technology and sustainability initiatives were also highlighted at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee. “We believe there is a high correlation between organizations who embrace safety and high performance,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO. “Going forward, there will be a new

    ABS Honors Contributions and Achievements of Women in Maritime in the Arabian Gulf

    (DUBAI) ABS celebrated the achievements of women in the Middle East and global maritime with an event titled Empowering Diversity: Women Leading the Way in Middle Eastern Maritime. More than 120 representatives from the region’s maritime industries saw a panel discussion among executives from Hapag-Lloyd Middle East, Drydocks World, Bahri Ship Management and Adani Ports & Harbour Services International. Guests of honor included Her Excellency Engineer Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and

    Multidimensional Safety and the Cost of Compliance in Focus at the ABS UK National Committee

    Committee Explores Strategies and Insights for Rapidly Evolving Maritime Industry (LONDON) The future of safety and the cost of compliance led the discussion at the ABS UK National Committee as well as retrofits, carbon capture, energy efficiency technologies and updates on cutting-edge joint development projects. Maritime industry leaders from across the industry heard the latest analysis from ABS specialists on key regulatory, sustainability, technology and market factors driving disruptive change throughout the global industry. “We are seeing the emergence of a new

    Technologies to Improve Carbon Intensity and the Cost of Compliance Lead the Debate at the ABS Black Sea Regional Committee

    (ISTANBUL) Maritime stakeholders including charterers, owners, brokers, designers and shipbuilders joined ABS at the annual Black Sea Regional Committee to hear industry-leading analysis of shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, including the impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance along with the potential of carbon intensity reduction technologies. Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Global Marine, outlined how ABS is built to serve the next-generation maritime industry with guidance on advanced vessel

    ABS to Create a Hellenic Ship Safety Center, Where the Future of Safety Meets the Future of Learning

    Safety is a Dynamic Force Shaping Our Industry, Says ABS Chairman and CEO (ATHENS) ABS today unveiled plans to create a pioneering new ship safety center in Athens harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques, game-based learning and virtual reality environments for the Greek shipping community. The Hellenic Ship Safety Center is designed to prepare seafarers to handle a multi-dimensional industry with alternative fuels and emerging technologies, recognizing that decarbonization advances that do not prioritize safety are not sustainable. “There is

    The Cost of Carbon Compliance Leads the Discussion at the ABS Hellenic National Committee

    (ATHENS) ABS, the leading Class in Greece, shared the latest insights on critical issues like FuelEU, the impact of geopolitical challenges on global trade and the carbon value chain, with Greek shipowners, ship managers and charterers, at the annual ABS Hellenic National Committee Meeting. The session yielded open conversations, directly addressing the real challenges and viable solutions to meet 2050 decarbonization targets. “We need different ways to approach decarbonization, not just through the lens of a CII rating. In the case of FuelEU, there are market-based

    Global Growth, Industry Leading Safety Performance, Advanced Digital Technologies and Strong and Diverse Talent Development Highlighted at ABS Annual Members Meeting

    (HOUSTON) Strong global growth in all areas, industry-leading sustainability projects, development of a diverse talent pipeline and pioneering advances in digital and condition-based technologies were highlighted for members from around the world at the 162[nd] ABS Annual Members Meeting. Members heard that continued focus on industry fundamentals had propelled the ABS fleet to 289 million gross tons and strengthened its number one position in global new order share at 24.2 percent, holding leading positions with both shipbuilders and shipowners. Among shipbuilders, ABS is

    ABS Northern Europe Regional Committee Addresses Clean Energy Strategies and the Cost of Compliance

    (COPENHAGEN) The impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance in shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, along with the potential to improve carbon intensity through energy efficiency technologies were highlighted at the annual ABS Northern Europe Regional Committee. Attendees included marine and offshore stakeholders from Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark, where ABS is the leading classification society for existing vessels and newbuilds on order. John McDonald, ABS President and COO, outlined how ABS is built to serve the next-generation maritime

    Technologies to Improve Carbon Intensity and the Cost of Compliance Lead the Debate at the ABS Italy National Committee

    (MONACO) Italian, Swiss and Monaco-based charterers, owners, brokers, designers and shipbuilders joined ABS at the annual Italy National Committee to hear industry-leading analysis of shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, including the impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance along with the potential of carbon intensity reduction technologies. John McDonald, ABS President and COO, outlined how ABS is built to serve the next-generation maritime industry with guidance on advanced vessel designs, fuels and infrastructure, digitalization and decarbonization

    Strategies for Prospering in the Decade of Change Lead the Discussion at the ABS Germany National Committee Meeting

    Deep Insight for a Rapidly Evolving Maritime Industry (HAMBURG) German maritime leaders joined ABS at the annual Germany National Committee meeting to hear the latest analysis from ABS, including the impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance in shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, along with the potential to improve carbon intensity through energy efficiency technologies. John McDonald, ABS President and COO, outlined how ABS is built to serve this emerging maritime industry with guidance on advanced vessel designs, fuels and infrastructure,

    Clean Energy Strategy and the Cost of Compliance in Focus at the ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee

    (SINGAPORE) Clean energy strategies and the impact of market-based measures on the cost of compliance led the discussion at the annual ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee Meeting. Maritime leaders from Singapore and across Southeast Asia heard a detailed briefing on the latest regulatory developments, including the transformational potential of the European Union’s Fit for 55 program that includes an emissions trading system (EU ETS) and FuelEU. “We need different ways to approach decarbonization, not just through the lens of a CII rating. In the case of FuelEU,

    Strategies for Prospering in the Decade of Change Lead the Discussion at the ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

    Deep Insight for a Rapidly Evolving Maritime Industry (DUBAI) The impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance in shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, along with the potential to improve carbon intensity through energy efficiency technologies were highlighted at the annual ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting. Maritime leaders from across the region heard ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki describe how the energy transition and the need for energy security is combining with technology, data and alternative fuels to create a new,

    ABS Hosts Fourth Annual Offshore Wind Forum: Exploring Synergies and Innovation

    Discussions Point to Industry Momentum and Optimism (NEW ORLEANS) Key stakeholders from across the offshore wind industry and from around the world joined ABS in a standing-room-only event to explore the state of the industry during the ABS fourth annual Offshore Wind Forum. Attendees represented all segments of the industry including shipyards, offshore service providers, vessel owners, wind developers, marine engineering firms and government regulators. The afternoon event yielded open conversations, directly addressing challenges in the growing wind market such as

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