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    It is clear that the industry views both hydrogen and ammonia as the long-term destination but sees LNG as having a big role to play in addressing the regulatory challenge immediately in front of us.
    Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Global Sustainability Director
    “In Maersk, we have for more than a decade been industry leaders in CO2 efficiency, and we have set ourselves the bold target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. To bring this ambition to life, we need to bring the first commercially viable carbon neutral vessel into operation by 2030 already, which can only happen if we work together across the industry and supply chain, which is why the research from ABS on decarbonization pathways and what shipping may look like in the future is well timed. The study is thorough and comprehensive, and links the task ahead with practical steps of implementation.”
    Palle B. Laursen, Maersk Chief Technical Officer
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    SPOTLIGHT: ABS 3rd Annual Offshore Wind Forum details how to address the challenges of the next 29 GWs

    On November 29 with close to 200 people in attendance, ABS hosted its 3[rd] Annual Offshore Wind Forum “Scaling the Supply Chain for the Next 29 GWs” in New Orleans before the start of the International Workboat Show. Vessel owners, designers, developers, suppliers, financiers, and academia gathered to hear leading experts from the offshore wind community to address future development in the U.S. and understand how the industry can support this growing development with specialized vessels, new technology, and a skillful workforce. With less than one gigawatt (GW)

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Salutes Subchapter M Success

    Historically, inland waterways in the United States and the vessels that work them were known for their hazards. The first step toward change occurred almost 20 years ago with the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, which added towing vessels as an inspected class. Next, and after years of discussions with industry organizations to identify parameters for safety improvement, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) introduced Subchapter M (Sub M) in July 2016 that established regulations for vessels to receive a USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) to help make the

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Stands Out at OTC Houston 2022

    After more than two years of virtual and hybrid experiences, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Houston came back strong on May 2 – 5 with an exciting in-person event. The show floor was bustling. The technical conference was enlightening. The reconnections were welcoming. And through it all, the ABS stand was buzzing with engagements that supported the event’s theme of how technology advancements support offshore energy projects and the energy transition. Watch a video from OTC Houston.  Over

    SPOTLIGHT: World’s First Ammonia Ready Vessel Delivered to ABS Class

    Suezmax Tanker Kriti Future is a Milestone in Maritime Industry Development (JINGJIANG, China) The first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world, the ABS-classed Suezmax tanker the KRITI FUTURE, has been delivered to owners Avin International LTD, flying the Greek Flag. The landmark 274-meter-long vessel was built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (NTS). Currently conventionally fueled, the vessel complies with the ABS Ammonia Ready Level 1 requirements, indicating it is designed to be converted to run on ammonia in the future. The vessel also meets the ABS LNG Fuel Ready Level

    SPOTLIGHT: Superyacht Phi Delivered to ABS class

    The superyacht Phi is one of the most talked-about new vessels on the water. Built by Royal Huisman in The Netherlands to ABS class, the 58.5m boat features a specially developed Fast Displacement XL hull form designed to present an ultra-sleek profile but weighs in at under 500 gross tons. Designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects with exterior design by Cor D Rover Design and interior styling by Lawson Robb, Phi features an aluminum hull and superstructure and is powered by twin MTU engines. Delivered during 2021, Phi is optimized for a maximum speed of 22

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS AIP for Wison Offshore and Marine’s FLNG FEED Design

    (NEW ORLEANS) ABS has granted Approval In Principle to Wison Offshore and Marine’s (WOM) Extended FEED on its standardized 3.5 MTPA Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) design. WOM says the standardized design reduces CO2 emissions and results in a shortened engineering schedule by about 40 percent. Jiang Hao, WOM General Manager, FLNG Division, said: “Thanks for ABS’s support in this project. WOM continues to optimize and standardize FLNG design, which would significantly improve the production efficiency and effectively reduce the carbon emissions in the production

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Hosts Second Annual Offshore Wind Forum to Discuss Accelerating the U.S. Offshore Wind Market with Vessel Innovation

    ABS hosted its second annual Offshore Wind Forum on November 30, 2021 in New Orleans before the start of the International Workboat Show. Appropriately titled “Offshore Wind: Accelerating the U.S. Market with Vessel Innovation,” the event brought together industry leaders to address how the rapid development of offshore wind in the U.S. is driving the need for new vessels that will help reach U.S. clean energy goals. Vessel owners, designers, developers, suppliers and regulators gathered to hear leading experts from the offshore wind community to address future development in

    ABS Participates in Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2021

    ABS joined over 15,000 visitors and 250 Exhibitors in Dubai for the Annual Gastech Exhibition and Conference September 21-23. This three-day exhibition and conference brought together professionals from the global energy market and has been at the forefront of upstream, midstream and downstream gas and LNG. Stavros Niotis, ABS Principal Engineer, presented a technical paper on CNG Transportation from the perspective of the Gas Vessel project in the Shipping, Storage and Containment session.  Niotis also moderated two technical sessions during the week. One session

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS 3D-Class Process Supports Barge Modification

      (ANCHORAGE) A barge modification project by Stillwater Marine Services for Brice Marine has been delivered using the ABS 3D Model-based Class Process. The barge has undergone a bulwark modification on its aft deck section. Stillwater Marine submitted the modification design to ABS’ New Orleans Engineering office in 3D model format. Once completed the modified barge was surveyed by ABS’ Seattle Office. “This was a powerful demonstration of the ABS 3D-Model-based class process in action. Not only did we deliver efficiencies in plan review and survey without compromising safety,

    In the spotlight: ABS Grants PDA for E-Pod Electrically Driven Propulsion

        (SINGAPORE) ABS has issued a Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate after prototype testing of E-Pod Propulsion Pte Ltd’s E-Pod thrusters. E-Pod Propulsion Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Engtek Pte Ltd, manufactures the electrically driven propulsion system in a power range of 150kW, 250kW, 350kW, 450kW and reports reduced GHG emissions. ABS PDA is an assessment of materials, components, products or systems for a specific use in compliance with ABS Rules, Guides, and national or international standards. Based on PDA, the final approval is given

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Aries Marine and ABS complete JDP Using 3D Models to Streamline the Class Process

    ABS and Aries Marine recently completed a Joint Development Project (JDP) to use 3D Models to streamline the class process for piping systems. This was the first 3D systems review project for ABS.The JDP focused mainly on piloting 3D-model-based plan review, exchanging design data, and tailoring the process to Aries Marine’s modeling practices. Pushing the boundaries, this JDP incorporated a combination of 3D CAD models and 3D laser scans to represent a retrofit design.“Together, ABS and Aries Marine are designing the next generation of classification,” said Dan Cronin,

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Grants PDA to Irwin Rotational Lining Shenzhen (IRL)

    After successful prototype testing of Irwin Rotational Lining Shenzhen’s (IRL) Polyethylene (PE) lined pipes, the design assessment phase of the ABS type approval process is complete, and a Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate has been issued.The ABS PDA recognizes IRL’s PE rotational lining (rotolining) of pipe and pressure vessels for fluid applications below 70°C. PE Rotolining is a process where, following surface preparation, the pipe is charged with an engineered PE powder and turned inside an oven in two axes so the PE melts and creates a uniform lining on

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Sixth ABS Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting

      The sixth ABS Hellenic Technical Committee meeting took place virtually on February 9, 2021 with more than 35 distinguished members of the maritime industry and other sectors attending the event. In this meeting, presentations were given on new technologies aiming to further advance vessel operation and efficiency, such as the digitization of Class, including systems simulation aspects. On the environmental side, the guest speaker for the meeting, Mr. Dimitri Fafalios, Intercargo Chairman, presented on “The Continuous Greening of the Greek Bulker Fleet,” which

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: ABS Discusses the Future of Decarbonization at SMM Digital 2021

    ABS participated in three sessions focused on sustainability during this year’s virtual SMM conference.ABS Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Global Marine, John McDonald started the week by speaking on a panel at the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum. Titled “Building a Bridge to the Future” the panel analysed both the short-term and longer-term choices for shipowners and shipyards as we move toward a low carbon world.Keeping with the sustainability message, ABS also spoke on the same day at the Offshore Dialogue Conference, on the panel “Using the Oceans”.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Revisit the ABS Panel Discussion at OTC Asia Virtual Conference

      ABS Senior Vice President of Global Offshore Markets, Matthew Tremblay, joined a panel of industry experts from EM&I Group, Genesis Oil and Gas and Sofec to discuss on the subject of “FPSO Solutions for Oil & Gas Fields: What Lies Ahead” at OTC Asia Virtual Conference. As the offshore industry move towards advanced smart technologies and digitalization, the panelists talked about how the FPSO sector can embrace new technologies to enhance FPSO solutions and the challenges faced. In his opening presentation, Matt talked about the evolution of the FPSO and the

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Next Generation Warship Strategies Debated

    ABS SVP Howard Fireman Moderates Panel of Senior Navy Executives (HOUSTON) The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Technology, Systems and Ships Virtual Symposium featured a panel moderated by ABS Senior Vice President Howard Fireman. The panel was titled A 21[st] Century Warship Design, Acquisition Strategy:  Meeting the Chief of Naval Operations Challenge.  The panel featured US Navy Senior Executive Service members John C. Hootman, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Deputy Director of Surface Warfare; Naval Sea Systems Commander; J. Carey Filling, Director,

    SPOTLIGHT: IMI Cuts Steel on First Self-Elevating Drilling Unit in a Series for ARO Drilling

    (Dubai) International Maritime Industries (IMI), Lamprell Energy Ltd, and ARO Drilling held a steel cutting ceremony in the UAE on 18 May, 2020 in the Lamprell Hamriyah facility for ARO2005. This is the first of two in a series of Self-Elevating Drilling Units (SEDUs) being built for ARO Drilling with delivery in 2022. The program for additional new rig deliveries continues until 2030. The ABS Classed rigs will be built collaboratively between IMI and Lamprell at Lamprell’s UAE facilities. Most of the work will be performed at Lamprell’s UAE facilities with handover

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Contributes to Updated Guidance for Asset Owners Operating on Norwegian Continental Shelf

    Class Society’s latest Rules and Guides now form part of documents published by the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association has updated its Acknowledgment of Compliance (AoC) Handbook to include refreshed rule references and requirements for ABS-classed offshore units operating in the Norwegian North Sea. ABS together with industry stakeholders contributed to the latest edition published in February 2020, providing comments and advice to the revised edition.ABS was first included in the Norwegian Petroleum Authority`s (PSA) Guidelines as an

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Delivers Charitable Contribution to an Orphanage in Athens

    [Director of the Charitable Institution Ms Antonellou and Chris Leontopoulos Director Global Ship Systems Center ABS] ABS employees in Athens raised €1,660 for the PEN Orphanage in the Kallithea district, near the ABS Piraeus offices. Colleagues donated €830 to support the work of the orphanage, which was matched by ABS Greece. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Director of the Global Ship Systems Center and Dimitra Strafioti, ABS Administrative Assistant visited the orphanage to deliver the donation in the form of local supermarket vouchers as was requested by the charity.Chris said:

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS and Hellenic Hydrocarbons Resources Management Sign Landmark MOU for Work in Greek Upstream Sector

    [ABS and Hellenic Hydrocarbons Resources Management Sign Landmark MOU for Work in Greek Upstream Sector] ABS and the Hellenic Hydrocarbons Resources Management SA (HHRM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together.The MOU covers research and development as well as test-bedding of regulatory projects and technology qualification in the Greek Upstream sector. The primary focus is on deepwater areas for oil and gas exploration and production.“As the leading offshore class organization, both globally and in Greece, this MOU is the logical next step.

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS and ECM Selected by MARAD to Demonstrate Innovative Electric Motor Concept for Marine Applications

    ABS and E-Circuit Motors (ECM) were selected by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to help determine the feasibility of replacing a conventional motor with a printed circuit board (PCB) stator motor.The project onboard MARAD’s Training Ship Kennedy evaluated the use of multi-layered PCB technology to run an air handler.MMA subcontracted ECM to design and test the motor and selected ABS to apply its New Technology Qualification (NTQ) process, providing project stage gates to demonstrate concept feasibility.ECM’s technology

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Leads Mexican Regulatory Body in Discussions Focused on Safety and Evolution of Offshore Industry

    [Pictured from left to right Javier Romero ABS Alan Yu ABS Luiz Feijo ABS Miguel Flores Jimenez ASEA Ana Maria Gomez Solares ASEA and Carlos Villanueva ABS] ABS recently led a Technical Exchange Workshop entitled “Introduction to Offshore Production Installations” in Mexico City, hosted by ASEA, the Mexican Safety, Energy and Environmental Regulatory Agency (Agencia de Suguridad, Energía y Ambiente). The workshop provided a platform to exchange views on approaches to improve asset and crew safety, and the technological evolution of the offshore industry for deepwater

    SPOTLIGHT: ABS Participates in Seminar at the National Technical University of Athens

    ABS Greece was invited by the National Technical University of Athens to deliver a seminar on propulsion shafting systems.The lecture took place on the 4 December, 2019 to a group of graduate and post graduate students in the school of Naval Architecture and marine engineering, together with Professor Christos Papadopoulos, Professor Lampros Kaiktsis and Professor Ioannis Hatzigeorgiou, vice-rector of the University.Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS director of the Global Ship Systems Center, spoke about shaft alignment challenges in commercial vessels. The lecture included a number

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