ABS Members Weigh Rule Changes Focused on the Adaptation of New Technologies
(HOUSTON) ABS members debated more than 400 changes to its industry-leading rules during the Annual Marine and Offshore Technical Committee Meetings in May. Key areas for discussion included scantling refinements for containerships and gas carriers, flare tower vibrations and water-backed welding. Members, including leading technical experts from major shipyards, designers, owners, and operators, also heard presentations on new EEXI and CII regulations and issues with aging FPSOs. “Our industry will continue to advance technologically as it stretches towards a zero-carbon future.