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ABS Explores FPSO Safety Potential PDF
Enhancing Safety on FPSOs, Practical Considerations for Operations and Maintenance explores best practices for addressing the challenges posed by an ageing global Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) fleet. This publication is the product of an ABS-led working group consisting of Chevron, Shell Trading (U.S.) Company, Petrobras, MODEC, and SBM…
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Maritime Cook Islands : ShipRegistration
Cook Islands operates an open register for ships and yachts via a network of Deputy Registrars around the world. Maritime Cook Islands performs all Flag State duties for the Cook Islands government through an agreement with the Ministry of Transport. As a ship or yacht owner, you can easily qualify to register…
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MTF : Safe Using of Ammonia as Marine fuel
A new report from the MTF’s ‘Project Ammonia’ examines MTF members’ views on the applicable international safety regulatory framework for ammonia as a marine fuel and its future development Houston. The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has today released a new report on the use of ammonia as a marine fuel.…
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GTT receives AiP from Bureau Veritas for ballast-free LNG vessel
Shear-Water has a new ‘V’-shaped hull, which is different from the standard shape used in LNG carriers. Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas (BV) for a new ballast-free liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker and feeder vessel (B&FV), called Shear-Water. Last July, GTT and…
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ABS and Leading FPSO Operators Publish
Best Practices for Safer Operations (HOUSTON) Industry best practices for addressing the challenges posed by an aging global Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) fleet have been published by ABS in a safety milestone for the sector. Enhancing Safety on FPSOs, Practical Considerations for Operations and Maintenance is the product…
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ABS Awards AIP to HHI Group’s Green Hydrogen Production
Key Step Forward in Pioneering Decarbonization JDP (HOUSTON) A pioneering joint development project (JDP) to advance carbon-reduction technologies between ABS and Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI Group) has taken a significant step forward by securing Approval in Principle (AIP). ABS has awarded AIP to the carbon dioxide injection platform developed…
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ABS AIP for COSCO WTIV Designed by Friede and Goldman
Flexible Design Capable of Navigating Port Constraints (HOUSTON) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a design for a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) for China Ocean Shipping Company Limited (COSCO) by Friede and Goldman (F&G). The design is suitable for all offshore wind markets…
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ABS Offers Glimpse of the Future of OSV Design PDF
Evolution of Vessel Design Mapped Out by the Leading OSV Class (HOUSTON) Carbon neutral, fully digitalized, highly automated and configured to provide clear operational visibility and the ability to track vessels, cargo, equipment and people around the clock. That’s the vision of the next generation of Offshore Service Vessel (OSV)…
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IACS 2021 Annual Review published
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping’s (RS) membership was withdrawn on 11 March 2022 and RS is no longer a Member of IACS. IACS is pleased to announce that the 2021 IACS Annual Review is now available to download from our website at https://iacs.org.uk/about/iacs-annual-review/. This year’s Annual Review includes a…
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ABS : Regulatory Update PDF
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) held its 105th session remotely from April 20 to 29, 2022. This Brief provides an overview of the more significant issues discussed at this session, which include matters pertaining to amendments to IMO instruments, new requirements for Carriage of Industrial Personnel, improving Fuel Oil…
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