Classifications Societies
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ABS : The Future of OSV Design PDF
ABS has a proud record of supporting innovations in OSV design, most recently with ‘tri-fuel’ vessels. We understand how the evolution of these vessels is only just beginning and there is an exciting future ahead. Insights into Future OSV Designs and Operations lays out a vision for future OSV designs…
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First Students Graduate Pioneering ABS & SkillsFuture Singapore Digital Course
Course Designed to Provide Next-Generation Maritime Industry Skills (SINGAPORE) A total of 17 students graduated from a pioneering digitalization learning program delivered by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and ABS at a high-profile ceremony. Leveraging industry-leading capabilities from the ABS Global Simulation Center in Singapore, the course provides hands-on training in modeling…
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LR boosts Executive Leadership Team with new Chief People Officer.
LR has appointed Sharron Pamplin as its first-ever Chief People Officer. Pamplin, who was previously a Partner at Deloitte, will join LR’s Executive Leadership Team. Pamplin has significant experience in driving a high-performance culture within professional services businesses. Prior to her tenure at Deloitte, she held HR Director roles at…
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ABS : Practical Considerations for Fuel Cells PDF
Fuel cells are an attractive clean power source option for achieving the maritime industry’s decarbonization objectives. Proton exchange membrane, molten carbonate, and solid oxide fuel cells are promising options for maritime applications. When using fuel cells as a marine power system, it’s important to consider: Power capacity Safety …
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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society ClassNK
A merger of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s advanced gas handling technologies with NYK Line’s wealth of knowledge in ship operations Commitment to developing various technologies for the launch of large LCO2 carriers, for which demand is expected to increase in the future Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group,…
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ClassNK approves designs for LNG-fueled bulk carriers from K Line
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) jointly developed two conceptual designs for LNG-fueled and battery-powered energy-saving bulk carriers and obtained Approvals in Principle (AIP) from Japan’s ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). “K” LINE developed a conceptual design for a 200,000-ton class Capesize bulk carrier in collaboration with Namura…
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DNV provides concept certification for Fred. Olsen 1848’s floating wind turbine, BRUNEL
DNV has provided Fred. Olsen 1848 with a Statement of Feasibility (similar to an Approval in Principle) for their floating wind turbine concept, BRUNEL. BRUNEL is a floating wind turbine support structure designed to support a 15 MW wind turbine. The substructure is a column stabilized unit with three columns…
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Bureau Veritas approves EODev’s electro-hydrogen power solutions for the maritime industry
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, recently approved the second generation of the REXH2® developed by Energy Observer Developments (EODev), a turnkey power generator for the supply of low carbon electricity onboard ships. The hydrogen PEM fuel cell at its heart makes it possible to…
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ABS : ِAdvances in Safety, Sustainability and Flexible Design Discussed
(COPENHAGEN) ABS brought together leading global yacht designers, shipyards, and Flag Administrations to help develop new ABS rules to advance safety in superyacht and megayacht design and operation Attendees at the inaugural ABS European Yacht Technical Meeting discussed the technology and innovation required by the yachts of the future, with…
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