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    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-

    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 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-

    ABS Delivers Hydrogen and Wind Propulsion Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency

    Industry-Leading Research Provides 360-Degree View of Hydrogen as a Marine Fuel and Wind-Assisted Propulsion (HAMBURG) A 360-degree analysis of hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind-assisted propulsion are the latest in a series of reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) delivered by an ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea. EMSA is committed to supporting the European Commission, the Member States, the shipping sector and European ports in the transition to carbon neutral shipping. In this

    Regulatory Realities and Near-Term Opportunities in the Energy Transition Explored at Annual ABS Sustainability Summit

    (HAMBURG) With Fuel EU Maritime already impacting shipowners, energy efficiency and fleet-wide pooling are critical to short term sustainability success according to leading industry figures at the annual ABS Sustainability Summit, which kicked off the SMM Exhibition in Hamburg. In a wide-ranging keynote, Navigator Gas CEO Mads Peter Zacho was positive about the progress of the transition, describing it as a business opportunity and said he welcomes the prospect of a carbon levy. He said: “Climate change is not slowing down; it is accelerating, which means we need to move

    Industry First Advisory from ABS on Ammonia Bunkering

    Comprehensive Guidance for Safe Bunkering Operations (HOUSTON) ABS has released guidance focused on ammonia bunkering, the first such advisory for the industry. The ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory considers the aspects of bunkering ammonia as a fuel, providing the maritime industry with a better understanding of the challenges involved and how best to address them. Due to its greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential, ammonia is widely considered a leading alternative fuel candidate. However, given its toxicity, safe bunkering capabilities,

    ABS 2024 Outlook Highlights Active Shift in Fleet Composition Toward More Sustainable Fuel Alternatives

    (ATHENS) According to the latest ABS research, geopolitical instability, scalability of fuel production and retrofits to existing vessels are key factors impacting the shipping industry’s journey to net zero by 2050. The sixth in an annual series, the 2024 Outlook: Beyond the Horizon, Carbon Neutral Fuel Pathways and Transformational Technologies, investigates carbon-neutral fuel pathways and transformative technologies and features an update of ABS’ long-term energy forecast that explores the constraints and opportunities in the evolving global trade dynamics that will shape

    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.

    Carras Aquataurus Becomes World’s First Vessel to Earn ABS Biofuel-1 Notation

    (ATHENS) Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify. The notation is assigned to vessels that use a biofuel blend of up to and including 30 percent biofuel in compliance with IMO and ABS requirements. Biofuels are liquid hydrocarbon fuels with similar composition and properties to fuel oil, but they are produced from renewable sources such as crops, agricultural and forestry waste, animal waste, or vegetable and animal

    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

    Groundbreaking Report from ABS and AAPA Shines Light on American Ports’ Readiness to Meet Decarbonization Demands

    (HOUSTON) While most American ports have decarbonization plans in place, a new report shows there are significant challenges to advancing emission-reduction projects, including financial constraints, low technology readiness and physical space limitations. Those are some of the key takeaways from a new joint publication between ABS and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Port Decarbonization Survey: Trends and Lessons Learned. The report is based on feedback from AAPA members and represents the culmination of a joint development project (JDP), a unique

    ABS Industry First Audit of ECOLOG for the Operation of LCO2 Carriers

    (ATHENS) ABS has awarded ECOLOG, a mid-stream Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) service provider, with an industry first ISM Document of Compliance for the operation of liquefied CO\2\ carriers on behalf of the Bermuda flag administration. ABS audited ECOLOG to verify compliance with the International Safety Management Code. ECOLOG plans to build and own CO\2\ terminals and a carrier fleet to service the emerging CCUS sector, connecting hard to abate emitters with cost competitive sequestration sites and carbon utilization facilities. “Carbon capture, utilization

    ABS to Lead BlueBARGE Project to Advance Offshore Electrical Power Bunkering

    (ATHENS) ABS has joined the BlueBARGE Project, a program funded by the Horizon Europe program and involving 14 partners from 10 European countries to develop a comprehensive solution for offshore electrical power bunkering. ABS is leading the 36-month, €11 million-euro project and will support the consortium in safety, classification and regulatory compliance. To limit local pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, BlueBARGE is developing and testing a new way for ships docked in port to plug into electrical power known as cold ironing. The BlueBARGE model will look at an

    ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Requirements for Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) Carriers

    Guidance Addresses Next-Generation Vessels Transporting Captured CO\2\ (HOUSTON) ABS sets its sights on the vessels that will support the next step in the path of decarbonization with its latest publication: Requirements for Liquefied Carbon Dioxide Carriers. This is the first publication available in the maritime industry dedicated to the design, construction, and classification of LCO\2 \carriers where liquefied CO\2\ is carried as cargo. As more industries adopt carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies as part of a decarbonization strategy, the amount

    ABS Signs Milestone MOU with Indian Innovators to Drive Global Hub for Green Shipbuilding

    (KOLKATA) ABS joined Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Seatech Solutions International (Seatech) and Shift Clean Energy (Shift) in signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop electric tugboats, part of an initiative to achieve India’s goal of becoming the ‘Global Hub for Green Shipbuilding’ by 2030. The proposed E-VOLT 50 tug aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve operational efficiency and set new benchmarks for performance and environmental sustainability in the tugboat industry. GRSE will build the platform based on the design from Seatech,

    ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Best Practices for ESG Reporting

    New Report Complements ABS Sustainability Reporting Services (HOUSTON) With the increasing demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in the maritime, offshore and oil and gas industries, many owners and operators are incorporating ESG criteria into their operations. The ABS ESG Blueprint is a new report that builds upon the work ABS is doing to support clients  in their sustainability reporting and assurance journeys.

    McAllister Towing Releases Its First Sustainability Report with ABS Support

    (NEW YORK) Working together with ABS, McAllister Towing, one of the oldest and largest marine towing and transportation companies in the U.S., has released its inaugural sustainability report, showcasing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and highlight its social and governance performance.  ABS specialists worked with McAllister’s team to provide greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services, calculating the operational carbon intensity and benchmarking the performance of the McAllister fleet of more than 60 vessels, including tugboats, passenger

    ABS Supports Edison Chouest’s Decarbonization Journey with Sustainability Reporting

    (NEW ORLEANS) ABS is working with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), a leading offshore support vessel (OSV) operator with nearly 300 vessels, on its decarbonization journey with greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services. ABS specialists have been working with the ECO team since 2022 providing a gap analysis for the ECO Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Framework. This led to a full sustainability reporting project in 2023, where ABS supplied technical guidance on the GRI Framework, a

    ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Requirements for Liquid Hydrogen Carriers

    (HOUSTON) The transportation of hydrogen, a key fuel of the energy transition in maritime, is another step closer to supporting projected market demands thanks to newly published industry-leading requirements from ABS. The ABS Requirements for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers address safety and technical standards for vessels carrying liquefied hydrogen, expanding on the corresponding IMO Resolution MSC.420(97) that was adopted in November 2016. The ABS publication provides further support on criteria such as risk assessment, novel concepts, new technology qualification, cargo

    ABS and Sea Forrest Sign Pioneering MOU to Advance Maritime Electrification Technology

    (SINGAPORE) ABS and Sea Forrest Power Solutions Pte Ltd (Sea Forrest), a subsidiary of BH Global, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive advancements in cutting-edge maritime electrification technologies. Supported by the new ABS Electrification Center  in Singapore, the agreement will cover projects for electric vessels, shore charging infrastructure along with related industry standards and marine

    ABS Joins Maersk for Milestone Vessel Naming Ceremony

    World First with ABS Class Green Methanol Powered Container Ship (COPENHAGEN) ABS joined Maersk and global dignitaries for the official naming ceremony of the first containership ever to sail on green methanol, a Maersk feeder vessel built to ABS Class, the LAURA MAERSK. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, served as the vessel sponsor, christening the LAURA MAERSK, following tradition, with a bottle of champagne. The 32,300-dwt feeder vessel is the first of 19 dual-fuel engine vessels that can sail on green methanol on order from Maersk to ABS Class.

    ABS Issues AIP for an Offshore Hydrogen/Ammonia Production Platform from KRISO

    Green Hydrogen Production Using Marine Renewable Energy (BUSAN) An offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform design from the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The design developed by KRISO produces green hydrogen using electricity generated by a wind farm. Among the features, the design consists of a desalination system that desalinates seawater and turns it into clean water, an electrolysis system that produces hydrogen by electrolyzing water, a compression system that pressurizes the

    Industry Leaders Explore Global Energy Transition at 4TH Annual ABS Sustainability Summit

    ABS Event Launches London International Shipping Week (LONDON) “There is a significant amount of work to be done between now and 2050 if we hope to hit net zero on carbon emissions. But our research shows it can be done and maps out a pathway for the industry to get there. It connects the macro industry calculus for net zero by 2050 with the micro calculus reality of what is required at the ship level.” That was the message for the industry from ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki, who delivered the opening address at the fourth annual ABS

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