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    ABS Develops Industry-Leading EV Battery Fire Simulation Modeling

    Key Safety Advance is the Latest Contribution from ABS to Tackling Thermal Runaway at Sea (HOUSTON) ABS has developed advanced simulation modeling of thermal runaway in Lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks. The cutting-edge model, which has now been validated with Texas A&M University research, replicates the thermal runaway profile at the battery cell level, unlocking detailed insight into the total heat released and guiding the appropriate firefighting response. It is the latest development in ABS’

    Norwegian Owners’ Commitment to Maritime Safety and Life at Sea Honored by ABS at AMVER Awards Ceremony

    (OSLO) ABS continued its long-standing support for the AMVER Awards by sponsoring a ceremony recognizing the contribution of Norwegian owners to the unique AMVER reporting system that supports search and rescue efforts for distress calls at sea. The event honored 259 vessels from 24 Norwegian shipowners and operators, who were awarded diplomas for their role in maintaining maritime safety and in recognition of the owners’ commitment to assisting in search and rescue activities anywhere in the world. During the 2025 event, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) presented a Certificate

    ABS is Founding Member of New MIT Maritime Consortium

    (CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) ABS, in collaboration with leading players in the maritime industry, has joined an ambitious initiative from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to tackle challenges facing global shipping. The MIT Maritime Consortium unites academia and industry to support the development of cutting-edge technologies that aim to transform the sector, including alternative fuel and new nuclear technologies, data-powered strategies for efficient operations and decision making, autonomy and cybersecurity, as well as on-board manufacturing of spare parts. ABS,

    German Owners’ Commitment to Maritime Safety and Life at Sea Recognized by ABS at AMVER Awards Ceremony

    (HAMBURG) In a biannual tradition accompanying the SMM maritime conference, ABS celebrated the AMVER Awards by sponsoring a ceremony recognizing the contribution of German owners to the unique AMVER reporting system that supports search and rescue efforts for distress calls at sea. Held at the Übersee-Club in Hamburg, the ceremony celebrated 308 vessels from 54 German-managed companies, who were awarded colored pennants for their role in maintaining maritime safety and in recognition of the owners’ commitment to assisting in search and rescue activities anywhere in the world.

    ABS Expands Presence in Western Australia

    Survey presence enhances service delivery in region (HOUSTON) ABS is expanding its footprint in Western Australia, establishing a physical presence in Port Hedland, a key trading zone for dry bulk minerals in the Eastern Hemisphere. The new site joins other ABS locations in Perth, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export port, is located within the Pilbara region in northwest Australia. The area is making substantial investments to support the energy transition to meet net-zero emissions goals. Projects include a multi-million-

    ABS and Seatrium Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

    Agreement Paves the Way for Continued Close Collaboration and Partnership Through Technology, Engineering & Sustainability Expertise & Support (HOUSTON) ABS and Seatrium have enhanced their long running partnership on cutting-edge marine and technology projects with the signing of a three-year Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Entitled “Accelerating Decarbonization and Energy Transition,” the agreement is the foundation for further collaboration on a succession of state-of-the-art projects under four broad themes:

    ABS Approves Latest Liquefied Carbon Dioxide Vessels for PETRONAS, MOL and SDARI

    (SHANGHAI) New vessel designs to carry and store liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO\2\) from PETRONAS, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) have received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. Designs for a 96,000m[3] LCO\2\ floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit and an 87,000m[3] LCO\2\ carrier were reviewed in accordance with the latest ABS Rules. “Safe and efficient transport and storage of LCO\2\ is a developmental cornerstone of the carbon value chain, which has such a critical role to play in the energy

    ABS Tackles Real-Time Issues in Container Shipping Landscape with Maritime Experts

    Tighter Regulations Expected to Promote Decarbonization (HAMBURG) ABS hosted an industry-leading containership summit in Germany to provide a holistic overview of the container shipping landscape, the current and developing regulatory framework, as well as strategic decisions in terms of emerging technologies and alternative fuels options that will shape the low-carbon future of container shipping and drive market growth.   “We expect the IMO to release more ambitious regulations this year to move the industry forward with decarbonization goals. This event put an important

    State-of-the-Art Containership Delivered to ABS Class

    7,100 TEU Vessel First of Six for Asiatic Lloyd (SINGAPORE) The ALS CERES was delivered to ABS class on May 29 and is the first in a series of six 7,100 teu container carriers designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) and built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) for Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, Singapore, part of the AL Group. The new, energy-efficient hull design and a fuel-efficient main engine that is compliant with NOx Tier III requirements, translate to a vessel with a low fuel consumption in comparison to its peers of the same

    ABS Chairman, President and CEO Tells Energy Industry Shipping is the Vehicle for the Clean Energy Transition

    Series of CERAWeek Appearances Underscore Pivotal Role of Shipping The Shipping Industry will be Fundamental in Supporting the Emerging Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains, Wiernicki tells CERAWeek (HOUSTON) The ABS Chairman, President and CEO underscored the pivotal role of shipping in driving the global clean energy transition in a series of appearances at the energy industry conference CERAWeek. Christopher J. Wiernicki told the annual gathering of ministers and CEOs from global energy and utilities, as well as automotive, manufacturing, policy and financial communities,

    Suez Canal Authority Collaborates with ABS to Develop a Roadmap for the Green Canal Program by 2030

    (ALEXANDRIA) ABS and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a long-term sustainability roadmap and decarbonization strategy for the canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The MoU will see ABS and SCA work together on issues related to sustainability and the green environment as a part of the SCA’s business plan to transition to a green canal by 2030. Over the year-long agreement, ABS and the SCA will work together to develop a decarbonization strategy and assessment of energy and emission intensity and potential ways of emission

    World First as ABS Approves Provaris’ Design for a Compressed H2 Carrier

    Key Milestone Toward H2 Carrier Construction (PERTH) ABS has reviewed and approved the design of Provaris’ H2Neo compressed H2 carrier, an industry first for a bulk hydrogen gas carrier. The significant project milestone follows extensive ABS Engineering review of Front-End Engineering Design and enables the appointment of a shipyard for final construction design of the 26,000m[3] H2Neo carrier and an operational vessel by 2026. The next steps will be prototype testing followed by shipyard selection and detailed designs for construction. “ABS recognizes the potential that

    ABS Publishes Detailed Requirements for Composite Repairs

    Industry-Leading Requirements to Promote Safety and Minimize Operational Downtime(HOUSTON) The ABS Requirements for Bonded and Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping is the latest in a portfolio of technical requirements from the premier classification organization to support the marine and offshore industries. Particularly with offshore structures that remain at their operation sites for long periods of time, corrosive damage is frequently discovered yet difficult to repair using traditional methods that involve hot work welding and drydocking. Instead, adhesively bonded

    ABS AIP Supports DSME to Bring Hybrid Power Systems to Large LNG Carriers for More Sustainable Operations

    (MILAN) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) for its hybrid power system, a configuration previously limited to smaller vessels in the maritime marketplace, to aid large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The hybrid power system configuration includes a Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) and Shaft Generator within an existing power source that will allow the LNG carriers to access hybrid power when needed most such as spinning reserve or peak shaving. With DSME’s test facility for ship research and

    ABS AIP for 74K cubic meter HHI Liquefied CO2 Carrier Design

    (MILAN) The next generation ultra large liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO\2\) carrier for Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI) and Hyundai Glovis has received an approval in principle (AIP) at Gastech from ABS and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator. The 74,000 m[3] design builds on the 40,000 m[3 ]“super gap” technology developed in 2021 by HHI, Hyundai Glovis, G-Marine Service, and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (KSOE). A total of nine cylindrical tanks were applied to maximize the load carried and LNG-fueled propulsion

    ABS Awards AIP to World’s First Methanol-Powered Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier

    (SHANGHAI) ABS granted approval in principle (AIP) to CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding CO., LTD and China Ship Design & Research Center Co., Ltd (CSDC) for the world’s first methanol-powered Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier. The dual-fuel, 210,000 dwt vessel is also equipped with the methanol tank capacity to fully meet endurance requirements on methanol fuel alone. “Methanol as marine fuel is a promising fuel with the potential to support the industry’s journey to low- and zero-carbon operations. ABS is involved in multiple methanol-fueled projects, with leading operators all over the world.

    ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Autonomous System On Board Tug

    (HOUSTON) ABS collaborated with Sea Machines and Foss Maritime to advance adoption of autonomous operations at sea by issuing approval in principle (AIP) to their vessel autonomy system, the SM300, that provides autonomous navigation and collision detection and collision avoidance (CDCA). Foss is to install Sea Machines’ SM300 system on board its harbor tug Rachael Allen to enhance safety and efficiency of operations. Overall, the system will function for routine transit and stand-by operations with the goals of enhanced safety and alleviating crew fatigue. Sea Machines’ new

    ABS Honors German Owners for Their Commitment to Saving Lives at Sea

    (HAMBURG) ABS continued its long-standing support for the Amver Awards by sponsoring a ceremony recognizing the contribution of German owners to the unique AMVER reporting system that supports search and rescue efforts for distress calls at sea. Held at the Übersee-Club in Hamburg, the ceremony celebrated 342 vessels from 57 German-managed companies, who were awarded colored pennants for their role in maintaining maritime safety and in recognition of the owners’ commitment to assisting in search and rescue activities anywhere in the world. “The AMVER system is important to

    First LNG-Powered Containership for Pasha Hawaii Delivered to ABS Class

    ABS support included parametric optimization of the hull using advanced CFD (HOUSTON) The M/V George III, built by Keppel AmFELS in Brownsville, Texas, was delivered to ABS Class and is the first LNG-powered containership in the Pasha Hawaii fleet. In addition to classification services, ABS supported the new construction vessel with an innovative design optimization process. Advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) including parametric hull form optimization reduced both the powering requirement and CO2 emissions. The 774 by 115-foot Jones Act vessel has a capacity of 2,525

    ABS Awards AIP to DSME for LCO2 Cargo Tanks

    Design Allows Future Carbon Capture Onboard Installation (MILAN) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) for its design of cargo tanks on board super-large, liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. The cargo tank of approximately 15,000 cbm will be mounted on a 100,000 cbm LCO2 carrier and is designed for operational efficiency in a vertical asymmetric structure to maximize the loading weight, so enough space can be provided to install liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion engines and carbon capture devices for

    ABS Verifies SHI Design for Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier

    (MILAN) A 20,000 cbm Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier design from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received ABS approval in principle (AIP). The AIP which was presented at the Gastech conference is the culmination of a joint development project (JDP) to review and prove various elements of the vessel design including Type C cargo tanks, cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems. “As the hydrogen value chain develops, shipping will have a critical role to play. By supporting the safe and efficient transport of hydrogen at sea, ABS is also playing an important part in the energy

    ABS Approves Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia/LPG Carriers

    AIP the Culmination of Pioneering JDP with HHI, EPS and MPA(MILAN) ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the concept design of two ammonia-fueled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers. The 40,000 m3 and 60,000 m3 capacity carriers were developed in cooperation with Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore (KSOE). Awarded at Gastech, the AIP is the completion of phase one of a joint development project (JDP) among ABS, HHI, Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) which was

    ABS Highlights Methanol as Promising Option for the Global Fleet

    (HOUSTON) Methanol represents a promising fuel source for the global fleet, with practical benefits related to ease of storage and handling, tank to wake carbon intensity reduction, as well as a pathway to carbon neutrality through green methanol. That’s the conclusion of Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Vice President, Global Sustainability, following an in-depth evaluation of the emerging fuels landscape and propulsion technology. ABS has analyzed the various fuels in its Zero Carbon Outlook study and explored methanol and other carbon neutral fuel options in dedicated guides and whitepapers.

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