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    ABS and HD Hyundai Sign Agreement to Collaborate on International Naval Shipbuilding

    (WASHINGTON, D.C.) ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships. With the goal of achieving approval in principle, ABS will apply its rigorous goal-based and prescriptive requirements to three different types of naval ship designs from HHI: · HDA-24000: Auxiliary Logistic Support Ship · HDF-3200: Frigate · HDP-2200: Offshore Patrol Vessel “With extensive experience supporting government ships worldwide, ABS is the ideal, trusted partner for

    ABS Encourages Involvement in New U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

    Website Now Live and Working Groups Established (HOUSTON) ABS, as the secretariat operating the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI) under a cooperative agreement with the United States Maritime Administration, announced the mechanism for U.S. maritime stakeholders to join Technical and Regional Working Groups addressing topics in Maritime Energy, Maritime Operations, Maritime Competitiveness, and Maritime Resiliency. The USCMI has launched its official website , and ABS is encouraging research partners and maritime stakeholders to join working

    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 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 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 and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center to Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Maritime Technologies

    (HOUSTON) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center (USCG-RDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opens the door to collaborative research and development on top-of-mind technologies impacting the maritime industry. ABS and the USCG-RDC each have robust portfolios of maritime innovation projects that will benefit from cooperative efforts in areas of mutual interest. Activity under the MOU can include developing joint research publications, new technology qualifications and information sharing in a variety

    ABS and DOE Sign MOU to Collaborate on Clean Energy Development and Maritime Decarbonization Research

    (HOUSTON) ABS and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations after signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement between the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and ABS is designed to leverage experience and capabilities from both organizations to support emissions reduction initiatives that benefit the maritime industry. “This new agreement allows ABS and the DOE to take advantage of the deep insight and complimentary capabilities

    ABS Recognized for Support of US National Guard and Reserve

    (HOUSTON) The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) awarded the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to ABS. The award is the highest recognition given by the DOD to civilian employers for support of the U.S. National Guard and Reserve members. ABS is one of 15 employers to receive the 2023 award out of a pool of more than 1,800 nominees from all 50 states, Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. “We are honored, and it is my privilege to accept this prestigious award on

    ABS and DOE To Take A Fresh Look At Nuclear Energy For Commercial Maritime

    ABS Contracted to Address Barriers to Adoption of Advanced Nuclear Technology at Sea(HOUSTON) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded ABS a contract to research barriers to the adoption of advanced nuclear propulsion on commercial vessels. The $800,000 research project – awarded by the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy last year and formally contracted through its U.S. Industry Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear Technology Development funding opportunity – will address challenges to adopting new reactor technology in commercial maritime applications. ABS will develop models of

    ABS Leads US Government Backed Project to Accelerate Approval of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

    Project to Ensure Verification and Validation of Technology Does not Become a Roadblock to its Rollout(HOUSTON) ABS is leading a project backed by the U.S. government to develop tools and technologies to accelerate approval of new metal-based additive manufacturing (AM) applications. Funded by a grant of almost $1 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ABS will work with the I-DREAM4D National Consortium including its member institutions: the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, University of Texas – Austin and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

    Decarbonization and Digital Technology Discussed as ABS Brings North American Maritime Leaders Together

    (HOUSTON) Decarbonization, digital solutions and ABS’ work with leading global technology partners to solve industry challenges were the subjects for discussion among industry leaders at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting.  “We are pioneering new strategies and technologies to support our clients and members through their decarbonization journey. Because the sustainability challenge is too big for any one company to meet on its own, we are leading industry collaboration with joint development projects with partners all over the world. Thanks to our deep roots in

    ABS Appoints Bruce Baffer to Lead Global Government

    USCG Rear Admiral (Retired) and Fincantieri Executive Joins World’s Largest Government Class(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed Bruce Baffer Senior Vice President of Global Government. “Bruce will lead our world-class Government team to deliver new levels of support to our government clients here in the U.S. and all over the world. His extensive maritime leadership experience both in government and industry positions ABS to adapt and serve our clients in a rapidly changing shipbuilding environment,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This is

    ABS AIP for VARD’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

    (OTTAWA) ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to VARD Marine for its 115-meter next generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) design. The VARD 7 115 NGOPV caters to a range of mission requirements, including air, surface, and sub-surface surveillance and engagement capabilities. The vessel arrangement offers a multi-mission bay and a set-down area for containerized mission payloads, with a configuration that can be tailored to meet a variety of mission objectives. The vessel, which is to be unveiled at the Defence and Security Equipment International Show in London, was

    ABS Leads EMSA Consortium Studying Alternative Fuels and Technologies

    Six Studies Explore Biofuels, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Wind-Assisted Propulsion and Air Lubrication(ATHENS) A consortium led by ABS, along with CE Delft and Arcsilea is to perform six studies on alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). It’s a four-year project to study key aspects of the decarbonization of shipping, including biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, air lubrication and other promising technologies. The initiative is part of EMSA’s mission to provide technical assistance to the EU Commission and member

    Historic US First as ABS, Robert Allan, Signet and USCG Use Purely 3D Process to Deliver Commercial Vessel

    Paperless Process Delivers Time and Cost Savings Without Compromising Safety(HOUSTON) The first commercial U.S. vessel designed, built and verified using an end-to-end 3D design process is now under construction in a pioneering project by ABS, Robert Allan Ltd. (RAL), Signet Maritime Corporation (Signet) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Designed by RAL, the Advanced Rotortug® (ART), which is designed to escort vessels and offshore assets at the Port of Corpus Christi, will receive its Certificate of Inspection from the USCG and will now be built and operated by Signet to ABS

    IMO and US Coast Guard Leaders Address 159th ABS Annual Members Meeting

    ABS Underscores Global Leadership in Digital, Decarbonization and Safety(HOUSTON) IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz along with Assistant Commandant Rear Admiral Richard Timme joined ABS Members from around the world to hear how the ABS classed fleet had grown in excess of 270 million gross tons despite the global pandemic, while ABS extended its leadership in digital and decarbonization support for the industry. ABS is the second largest Classification organization globally by gross tonnage. ABS highlighted its ongoing safety leadership,

    ABS Leads Consortium to Deliver EU-Funded Study on EEDI’s Future

    Study to Analyze Performance and Recommend New Targets Ahead of MEPC 76(LONDON) A consortium led by ABS has been granted EU funding for a study on the future of the Ship Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). ABS, Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS), and Arcsilea Ltd formed a consortium to deliver the study, titled: Decarbonisation of Shipping: Technical Study on the future of the Ship Energy Efficiency Design Index. The study will analyze EEDI’s ability to deliver improved designs and evaluate its relationship to various technologies. The study will also propose updated targets,

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