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    Expansion of Hybrid Battery Conversion for ABS-Classed SEACOR Marine PSVs

    Over Half of SEACOR Marine’s PSV Fleet will be Hybrid The ABS-classed SEACOR Yangtze is now the tenth vessel in the SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (SEACOR Marine) fleet with hybrid battery power. ABS provided survey and engineering review services for the integration of a lithium-ion based energy storage system into the SEACOR Yangtze platform support vessel (PSV). The upgrade to more sustainable operations was completed in Norway. In addition to the energy storage system, the vessel now utilizes closed bus dynamic positioning (DP) operations, a first in SEACOR Marine’s fleet.

    Maritime Community Shares Insights at ABS Middle East Technical Committee Meeting in Dubai

    ABS recently convened its first Middle East Technical Committee meeting in Dubai, where industry professionals and clients converged for a day of insightful discussions and collaboration. The meeting covered a diverse range of topics aimed at advancing safety, sustainability, and innovation in the maritime industry. Here's a snapshot of the discussions that took place:• Middle East Overview: Insightful analysis of regional trends and challenges• Rule Manager 2.0 and Goal Based Standards: Driving excellence in regulatory compliance• SMART Notation Update: Leveraging cutting-

    ABS Presents at Industry Workshop by Hellenic Ships' Design and Construction Directorate

    Dr. Demetres Armanes, ABS Manager, Technology, Engines and Controls Center, presented the applicable ABS Rules, guides, type approvals, technology qualifications and vessels’ classification updates about hybrid and electric vessels, during a workshop in Athens organized by the Hellenic Ships’ Design and Construction Directorate of the Greece Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy. During the workshop, the draft of the new national “Regulation for Safe Electrification, Electric Charging, Berthing Surveys, and Certification of Electric and Hybrid Vessels” was presented and

    ABS Wavesight and Procureship to Optimize Marine Procurement Lifecycle

    The automation and data analytics tools will drive cost savings, efficiency boosts, and accuracy improvements for maritime operators. (HOUSTON) — ABS Wavesight ™, the ABS-affiliated maritime software as a service (SaaS) company,  and Procureship , an industry-leading e-procurement platform provider, are partnering to streamline maritime procurement and purchasing.  The agreement will provide ship owners and operators with the tools to optimize their fleet operations through digitalization, reducing costs and

    ABS Certifies HD KSOE Operating Training Simulator

    (SINGAPORE) ABS has certified advanced new training courses and facilities, including an operating training simulator, for HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE). ABS Academy assessors found that the state-of-the-art Operating Training Simulator (OTS) facility that simulates modern ship operating systems meets standards established in the ABS Guide for Certification of Maritime Education Facilities and Training Courses (G-CMET). The OTS facility provides a benefit for shipping companies currently lacking skilled personnel to operate the advanced digital systems

    ABS Hosts 10th Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting

    Greek shipping industry leaders recently gathered in Athens to discuss important developments ranging from the journey to net-zero emissions to propulsion systems optimization, during the 10[th] ABS Hellenic Technical Committee meeting. During the meeting, attendees learned about the status of alternative fuels, an actual onboard carbon capture storage project, powertrain vibrations and powertrain shaftlines in Ice Class vessels. The meeting also featured an update from ABS Regulatory Affairs on the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements. “

    ABS Plays Key Role in Action-Packed UAE Maritime Week

    ABS recently joined thousands of friends from the maritime industry in Dubai for UAE Maritime Week 2023. The busy industry-centered week launched with the Maritime Government Leaders Roundtable. Unni Nair, ABS Manager of Regional Business Development, joined industry leaders, policymakers and experts from key government and private sector organizations during the roundtable event, discussing the strategic importance of the maritime industry in the UAE and the Middle East. The roundtable's theme was “The Roadmap for Unlocking Maritime Sustainable Opportunities,” and

    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) of U.S.

    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 towing industry

    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 the course

    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

    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 knots and is

    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

    ABS Hosts Second Annual Offshore Wind Forum to Discuss Accelerating the US 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

    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, but

    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 when an

    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, ABS vice

    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 the

    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 was followed

    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”. ABS

    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 impact of new

    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,

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