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    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

    ABS Wavesight eLogs Selected by Noble Corporation for Offshore Digital Recordkeeping, Expanding Adoption Across Entire Fleet

    (HOUSTON) — ABS Wavesight has partnered with Noble Corporation, a leading offshore drilling contractor, to revolutionize its recordkeeping practices by adopting ABS Wavesight eLogs™ electronic logbooks on its entire fleet of offshore assets. This collaboration marks a major milestone for offshore adoption of ABS Wavesight eLogs, a secure digital solution that succeeds paper logbooks, bringing a new dimension to compliance management in the maritime and offshore sector. ABS Wavesight eLogs offers a comprehensive and streamlined approach to recordkeeping for both the maritime

    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 Showcases Commitment to Saudi Maritime Industry at Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress

    ABS demonstrated its commitment to the Saudi maritime industry during the recent Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress at the Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The event showcased the potential of Saudi Arabia as a burgeoning hub for the maritime sector as it undergoes transformative changes under the Vision 2030 initiative. With a heritage in Saudi Arabia dating back five decades, ABS remains a trusted partner in the region, continually expanding its presence and capabilities to support the country's goal of becoming a global maritime leader. Representing ABS at the event

    ABS Explores the Potential of Nuclear Technology on LNG Carriers

    Report is the Latest Initiative from ABS to Address Challenges to Nuclear Technology at Sea (HOUSTON) ABS released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor on a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The transformational impact of a high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) on the design, operation and emissions of a 145,000m[3] LNG carrier design was modeled by ABS and Herbert Engineering Corporation (HEC). The study is designed to help industry better understand the

    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

    Shipping is Entering the Fifth Industrial Revolution, Says ABS Chairman and CEO

    AI Will Drive Shipping to be Safer and More Efficient, While Making the Human Element Increasingly Key, Says Christopher J. Wiernicki in Singapore Lecture (HOUSTON) “Maritime 5.0 will be defined by the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence, driving our complex industry to be safer, more efficient and more optimized, while emphasizing the increasing importance of the humans in the loop.” That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, as he delivered the guest lecture for the National University Singapore’s Master of Science in Maritime

    ABS Hosts U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop in Washington DC

    Three-day workshop brings together industry and government leaders to build consensus on U.S. maritime policy and the future of the U.S. maritime industry (WASHINGTON D.C.) ABS helped bring together industry and government leaders for a U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop to help stakeholders align on key policy and commercial priorities. This was the third in a series of workshops organized to inform a U.S. national maritime strategy and was done in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Office of Senator Mark Kelly and Office of U.S. Representative Michael

    ABS Delivers Comprehensive Ammonia Dispersion Safety Evaluation to Hanwha Ocean

    (HOUSTON) ABS has completed an industry-leading safety evaluation of ammonia dispersion on board an ammonia-fueled gas turbine LNG carrier design from Hanwha Ocean. ABS, in collaboration with Hanwha Ocean, conducted computational fluid dynamics simulations that modeled different ammonia release scenarios due to accidental leakages from the engine room, the pipeline and the bunkering stations on deck. The study is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, using multiple ammonia release scenarios. The analyses found that the system complied with applicable ABS Rules

    ABS to Lead Digital Twin, Condition Monitoring Project for Petrobras FPSOs

    (HOUSTON) ABS has secured a contract to provide and test a digital twin solution for real-time condition monitoring for a Petrobras floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The ABS solution will provide a digital twin of the asset, and as part of the project, ABS has selected Akselos S.A. to deploy the Akselos Structural Performance Management software that will be evaluated over the course of a year by monitoring one of the four FPSO units in the Cessão Onerosa oil field. “Condition monitoring is an important process for supporting older assets. ABS has

    United States Maritime Administration Selects ABS to Support a U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

    Five-Year Cooperative Agreement to Support U.S. Maritime Innovation and Technology(HOUSTON) The United States Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Office of Environment and Innovation has selected ABS to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (Center) under a five-year cooperative agreement. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Center is intended to support the adoption of clean energy on U.S. vessels through a wide-ranging program of research and development and training support. ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki said: “This will be an important national

    ABS Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Rules for Floating Nuclear Power at Joint Forum with Idaho National Laboratory

    ABS Publishes Detailed Study of Floating Offshore Nuclear Power Plant at High Level Industry Event (HOUSTON) The industry’s first comprehensive rules for floating nuclear power plants have been unveiled by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) at a forum for nuclear industry leaders held jointly with Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Held at ABS’ world headquarters in Texas, the event saw presentations on the latest reactor technologies from leading companies and publication of a detailed study from ABS and Herbert Engineering modeling the design, operation and emissions of a

    ABS Issues Approval to Leading Japanese Companies for LCO2 Carrier Designs

    (HOUSTON) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to leading Japanese companies at Gastech 2024 for two liquid carbon dioxide (LCO\2\) carrier designs with Type-C cargo tanks that do not require performing post-weld-heat-treatment based on the demonstration of an engineering critical assessment (ECA). ABS reviewed the drawings based on class and statutory requirements for the two designs, a 50K cubic meter carrier and a 23K cubic meter carrier, featuring Type-C cylindrical tanks made of carbon manganese steel that stows the liquefied CO\2\ with low-temperature and low-

    Ammonia FPSO Design from Samsung Heavy Industries Receives ABS Approval

    (HOUSTON) ABS presented an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new design of an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. Called Samsung Ammonia Blue, the concept features advanced safety components with an expected production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum of ammonia. ABS completed design reviews on the topside process, interface system and layout based on class and statutory requirements. “With our extensive experience in floating offshore production units and leading guidance on ammonia as a marine fuel,

    ABS and Hanwha Offshore Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Sustainability, Digitalization and Cybersecurity

    (HOUSTON) ABS and Hanwha Ocean Co., LTD, have agreed to explore cutting-edge technology projects together with the signing of an Offshore Technology Collaboration Agreement (OTCA) at Gastech 2024. The agreement is the foundation for collaboration on a succession of state-of-the-art projects leveraging each company’s core competencies under three broad themes: sustainability, digitalization and artificial intelligence and operational technology cybersecurity. The agreement aims to support the commercialization of a broad range of innovative technological advancements and

    ABS Approves Ammonia Fuel Retrofit Solution from Nikkiso

    Ammonia Fuel Supply System Suitable for New Builds and Retrofits Achieves ABS Approval (HOUSTON and TEMECULA, Calif.) An ammonia fuel supply system that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or installed on new builds has earned approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The ammonia fuel supply system from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.’s Industrial Division, features high efficiency pumps and an integrated fuel management system. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. “The ability to retrofit is significant

    ABS Approves Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Design from Samsung Heavy Industries

    (HOUSTON) ABS issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The 20,000 cbm vessel features Type C tanks. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. “Hydrogen is a key enabler of the clean energy economy. In decarbonizing different industry sectors, hydrogen plays critical roles as a fuel, feedstock, energy storage and load balancing. As the demand for hydrogen grows, vessels like the design from SHI will be critical for its transportation and

    ABS Approves New Autonomous Technologies from HD Hyundai for Ammonia-Fueled Ships

    (HOUSTON) At Gastech 2024, ABS awarded approval in principle for two new autonomous technologies from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). · Unmanned Ammonia Engine Room for Ammonia-Fueled Ship · Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Package for Unmanned Engine Room for Ammonia-Fueled Ship The AIPs are the culmination of a joint development project, part of a comprehensive memorandum of understanding 

    ABS Approves New FLNG Design from Wison

    (HOUSTON) A new design for a 268-meter floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility from Wison New Energies received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The unit is designed to perform offshore and at-shore with an expected production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. “ABS offers world-class engineering services and is proud to be able to support innovative designs from pioneering clients like Wison. LNG continues to be an important option in the alternative fuel mix, and this unit

    Liquefied CO2 Cargo Containment System Earns ABS Approval

    (HOUSTON) ABS granted an approval in principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) for its design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier. Presented at Gastech 2024, the AIP represented the culmination of a joint development project between ABS and HMD. HMD developed a cargo containment system optimized for a 35,000 cbm LCO2 carrier using new cargo tank materials. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements for liquefied gas carriers. “Capturing and transporting carbon are key components in the carbon value chain for the global energy transition.

    ABS Approves IMODCO’s New Energy Terminals for Offshore Ammonia Transfers

    (HOUSTON) Representatives from ABS and IMODCO Terminals SA, a division of SBM Offshore, met at Gastech 2024 where ABS issued approvals in principle (AIPs) for a range of jetty-less New Energy Terminal concepts to move frequent, large-volume ammonia transfers away from shore. IMODCO is applying a proven jetty-less system for moving crude oil to support the supply chain for new fuels such as ammonia. ABS reviewed the designs for IMODCO’s Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy, CALM soft yoke and Tower Loading Unit (TLU), which offer ammonia carriers a connection to

    ABS Signs MOU with HD KSOE to Advance Zero-Carbon Ships

    (HOUSTON) Enhancing their collaboration on cutting-edge marine and technology projects, ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships. Representatives from both companies met at Gastech 2024 for the signing ceremony. Entitled “Cooperation on the Advanced Zero-Carbon Ships,” the MOU focuses on integrating advanced technologies in three main areas: · A novel LNG cargo handling system that utilizes full re-

    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

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