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    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 and Akselos Sign Floating Wind MOU

    Collaboration Focused on Engineering and Certification (HOUSTON) ABS and Akselos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance engineering and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions aimed at optimizing design, reducing costs, and improving efficiency for the floating wind sector globally. The collaboration utilizes ABS's expertise in offshore certification and classification with Akselos' simulation technology for structural risk mitigation and optimization.

    Italian Administration Delegates Authority to ABS for ISPS Audits

    (ROME) ABS will deliver audits of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) on behalf of the Italian Administration from January 1, 2025, following an agreement signed at Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport. As a Recognized Organization of the Italian Administration, ABS will conduct statutory activities including approval of Ship Security Plans, security verifications, issuance of Interim International Ship Security Certificates and International Ship Security Certificates for ships with ABS Class. Paolo Puccio, ABS Manager, Business

    Don’t Overlook Shipping’s Critical Role in U.S. Sustainable Transport Future, ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Washington

    Christopher J. Wiernicki Speaks at the White House on the Future of Sustainable Transportation (WASHINGTON D.C.) “Many of our sustainable transportation programs and initiatives tend to become mode-centric, but it is critically important to optimize the overall sustainable freight transportation across modes from origin to destination, which requires a system of systems focus.” That was the message to U.S. transportation industry and Government leaders from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki at the Sustainable Freight Workshop at the White House. Wiernicki

    ABS AIP for Hanwha Ocean’s FPSO Design

    (HOUSTON) ABS has awarded Hanwha Ocean Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED Standard FPSO Design intended to create an asset optimized for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa. The FPSO design is 340m long and capable of storing approximately 2.38 million barrels of crude oil, with a daily crude oil production capacity of 190,000 barrels. Developed to accommodate topsides for crude oil and or gas production facilities, the hull is designed to operate for up to 20 years without the need for dry docking. To address the recent tightening of environmental

    Malaysia-based UNI-FLEET Chooses ABS Wavesight Nautical Systems™ to Optimize Maintenance and Purchasing Operations

    (HOUSTON — ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated Software-as-a-Service company, is pleased to announce that UNI-FLEET SDN BHD, a specialized shipping company operating tanker vessels primarily focused on the transportation of ammonia across Asia, has chosen to implement Nautical Systems (NS) Maintenance Manager and Purchasing Manager modules to revolutionize their maintenance and inventory processes. “We’re excited for the opportunity to support UNI-FLEET with Nautical Systems,” said Staci Satterwhite, CEO at ABS Wavesight. “The integration of NS Maintenance Manager and NS

    ABS Recognized for Marine Environmental Stewardship

    (NEW YORK) In recognition of its leadership in promoting environmental responsibility within the maritime industry, ABS received the Maritime Industry Award from the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA). Photo Caption: Roy Bleiberg, ABS Vice President, North America Business Development, accepts the NAMEPA Maritime Industry Award from Jan-Willem van den Dijssel, Americas Lead at Cargill Inc. Ocean Transportation “This recognition underscores our commitment to safety throughout the maritime industry, using our technical expertise to deliver

    ABS Releases Industry-Leading Update to Offshore Rules

    Best-in-Class Rule Enhancements Support Adoption of New Technology (HOUSTON) ABS has introduced new Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Units (Offshore Rules) that bring multiple rule sets into a single, unified document with risk-based approaches for verifying new technologies along with easier navigation to support clients. The forward-looking initiative is part of a multi-year collaboration with industry, shipyards, owners, equipment manufacturers, designers and regulators to support today’s fast-moving technology advancements and innovations driven by digitalization

    ABS and KOMERI Sign Agreement to Advance Maritime Technology Research and Development

    (BUSAN) ABS and the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) signed an agreement at Offshore Korea that establishes a framework for strengthening technology research and development in the shipbuilding and marine industries. The two organizations will cooperate in the use of research facilities and equipment, as well as testing and certification. Further, they plan to provide mutual information exchanges and professional education through seminars, workshops and other network building events. “Maritime and offshore technologies are evolving rapidly. To make

    Advanced Hull Safety Monitoring System from Zentech Receives ABS SMART PDA, a First for the U.S.

    Photo Caption: Matthew Tremblay, ABS Vice President, Global Offshore, with Ramesh Maini, Zentech President and CEO (HOUSTON) Zentech Incorporated is the first U.S.-based company to receive the ABS SMART(SHM) Tier 2 Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate for its structural health monitoring (SHM) solution. The Zentech Asset Integrity Management Solution (ZAIMS) is designed to support smart functionality for safety and operational efficiencies on both marine vessels and offshore units. ZAIMS utilizes advanced analysis techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA)

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

    Importance of Industry Standardization and Infrastructure Needs Highlighted Photo Caption: Speakers and moderators from the 2024 ABS Offshore Wind Forum: Exploring Synergies and Innovation (NEW ORLEANS) Offshore wind energy projects need standardized turbines that are easily maintained, multipurpose vessels that can support a variety of offshore projects and smart location placement to be economically viable for the future. Those were some of the key points discussed by senior leaders and industry pioneers from across the offshore renewables sector who joined ABS in its

    Key Technologies to Support the Maritime Clean Energy Transition Featured at the ABS Singapore Technology Forum

    Photo Caption (L to R): Dr. Hai Gu, ABS Vice President, Technology; Alvin Tan, Senior Sustainability Manager, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); Victor Yeap, Senior General Manager, PaxOcean; Seshadri Gopalakrishnan, Seatrium Program Manager, Technology and New Product Development; and Jostein Bogen, ABB Vice President, Global Product Line Manager Electric Solutions (SINGAPORE) Alternative fuels, vessel design optimization and energy efficiency improvements through electrification led the discussion at the second annual ABS Singapore Technology Forum. Titled

    Carbon Capture, Energy Efficiency Technologies and Emerging Market Trends Lead the Discussion at the ABS Japan National Committee

    Photo Caption: Group photo of the 2024 ABS Japan National Committee Meeting (YOKOHAMA) ABS shared the latest insights on sustainability, technology, regulations and market trends with maritime leaders from around the country at the annual ABS Japan National Committee Meeting. Committee members heard that ABS has secured the number one position in global orderbook share and grown the fleet to 297 million gross tons, with more than 11,500 assets. “We’ve heard how the shipping industry is challenged by world economics, geopolitics, shipyard capacity and market-based

    Carbon Capture, Energy Efficiency Technologies and Emerging Market Trends Lead the Discussion at the ABS Korea National Committee

    Photo Caption: Group photo of the 2024 ABS Korea National Committee Meeting (SEOUL) ABS shared the latest insights on sustainability, technology, regulations and market trends with maritime leaders from around the country at the annual ABS Korea National Committee Meeting. Committee members heard from ABS President and COO John McDonald who reported that ABS has secured the number one position in global orderbook share and grown the fleet to 297 million gross tons, with more than 11,500 assets. Seong-Hun Kim, ABS Director, Business Development, briefed the committee on

    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

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