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ABS : Learn about the Amendments made to SOLAS Inbox PDF
As designs of new ships have been optimized for performance and their complexity increases, development of mooring systems has not adequately followed the development of ships. Despite major operational safety improvements of how mooring operations are planned, performed and executed, a high number of accidents during these operations is still…
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ABS : Requirements for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage
The increased commitment from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is expected to drive changes in design and operations of oceangoing vessels. Onboard carbon capture and storage systems (OCCS) are expected to support the global energy transition by reducing carbon emissions produced by fuel…
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ABS Launches Industry-Leading Requirements for Onboard Carbon Capture
Post-Combustion Criteria Rooted in Practical Experience with Key Industry Partners to Support Decarbonization Efforts (HOUSTON) Working with shipyards, ship owners and operators, ABS has developed an industry-leading set of requirements to guide the industry in the application of carbon capture technology at sea. Experience and insight derived from pioneering carbon…
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World First as ABS Approves Provaris’ Design for a Compressed H2 Carrier
Key Milestone Toward H2 Carrier Construction (PERTH) ABS has reviewed and approved the design of Provaris’ H2Neo compressed H2 carrier, an industry first for a bulk hydrogen gas carrier. The significant project milestone follows extensive ABS Engineering review of Front-End Engineering Design and enables the appointment of a shipyard for…
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ABS : Exploring the Future of Maritime Innovation PDF
The marine and offshore industries stand at the precipice of a watershed of emerging technologies, many of which take aim at the complex challenges on the journey to decarbonization. As we move forward into a new era, it’s important to break through the fog and sail with confidence in new…
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ABS Explores Future of Cutting-Edge Maritime Tech in Broad-Reaching Report
Launched at the ABS Hellenic Technical Committee, Technology Trends Offers Roadmap to the Next Wave of Maritime Innovation (ATHENS) Will autonomous vessels dominate the oceans? Can artificial intelligence design an optimized offshore asset? Is nuclear power the ultimate energy source of the future? These are some of the questions facing…
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ABS Global Ship Systems Center Director Honored for Technical Achievement at 2022 Greek Shipping Awards
(ATHENS) Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Director, Global Ship Systems Center, received the Technical Achievement Award at the 2022 Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards for his contributions to pioneering vessel technologies and research, including the prototype award-winning “Smart Bearing Sensor” and the pioneering of the bearing double-slope optimization concept, already applied…
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ABS Publishes Detailed Requirements for Composite Repairs
Industry-Leading Requirements to Promote Safety and Minimize Operational Downtime (HOUSTON) The ABS Requirements for Bonded and Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping is the latest in a portfolio of technical requirements from the premier classification organization to support the marine and offshore industries. Particularly with offshore structures that remain…
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Council Members Hear How ABS Continues to Demonstrate Class Leadership
Transformational Technologies, Classed Fleet Growth and Safety and Sustainability Excellence Reported at ABS Annual Advisory Council NEW YORK: Supporting the industry through the early stages of the energy transition with trusted insights into a range of emerging technologies while recording industry-leading safety performance has seen ABS continue to grow…
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ABS Introduces New Industry-Leading Web Apps for Regulatory Requirements
Looking for Applicable Requirements? Easy Access Tools are Now Available (HOUSTON) In an industry first, ABS is offering a new set of online tools and an easy-to-search database of the latest regulatory requirements impacting vessel design, construction and operations through its client portal, ABS MyFreedom™. The ABS Regulatory World Map…
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