Classifications Societies
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ABS : Regulatory Update
The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on procedures for sampling and verification of the sulphur content of fuel oil, including definitions of MARPOL delivered sample, in-use sample, and on-board sample. Regulations entering into force on 1 April 2022…
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Reaping digital rewards: API pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for shipping
Data-sharing could unlock billions of dollars in commercial benefits for shipping as well as accelerate decarbonization. But legacy systems and a restrictive mindset are hindering the industry’s digital transformation and stalling the vital transition to an API economy seen in other industries. Economic modeling carried out by UK-based consultancy Critical…
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NYK gains ClassNK and Bureau Veritas approval for autonomous ship framework
APExS-auto was designed as an extension of the crewed autonomous ship framework. Nippon Yūsen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) Line, along with group firms MTI and Japan Maritime Science, has secured approval in principle (AiP) from the Japanese and French classification societies ClassNK and Bureau Veritas for its fully autonomous ship framework.…
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ABS Withdraws Class Services to Russian Vessels, Assets and Companies
(HOUSTON) After careful consideration of the situation in Ukraine and the Black Sea as well as the applicable sanctions, ABS has taken the decision to withdraw all Class services involving Russian vessels, assets, and companies The decision follows the tragic events developing in Ukraine and a thorough evaluation of the…
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Lloyd’s Register pulls back from services to Russia
The decision by the classification society will impact Russian-owned, controlled, or managed assets and firms. UK-based ship classification society Lloyd’s Register has decided to disengage from providing services to Russia amid sanctions imposed on the country for its invasion of Ukraine. The move will impact Russian-owned, controlled, or managed assets…
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RINA and 5M Renewables sign MOU to develop the Floating Green Hydrogen Vessel Project
RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 5M Renewables for the collaboration on the concept development for the Thessalonica HydroShip™, which is a Floating Green Hydrogen Production Vessel. This collaboration will contribute to the decarbonization efforts of the marine and energy segment and includes a carbon credit offset…
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ABS : Whitepaper on Autonomous Vessels PDF
Autonomous development in maritime encompasses all aspects of ship design and operations. In a new whitepaper focused on autonomous vessels, ABS discusses the efforts to develop regulations at the IMO, proposes goal-based requirements for fully autonomous vessels, and examines current issues in the implementation and operations of autonomous technology. This…
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ABS Launches GHG Inventory and Carbon Accounting Service
ABS Pairs Marine and Offshore Insight with Carbon Economics (HOUSTON) ABS has launched Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and Carbon Accounting, adding to its industry-leading suite of marine and offshore sustainability services GHG Inventory and Carbon Accounting enable organizations to quantify their GHG emissions to understand their climate impact and set…
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ABS Publishes Whitepaper on Autonomous Vessel Developments
Whitepaper Builds on Pioneering ABS Autonomy and Remote-Control Projects (HOUSTON) ABS has published a whitepaper proposing a goal-based framework for future rules to enable autonomous vessel operations. The ABS Autonomous Vessels Whitepaper is designed to support the industry’s increasing adoption of autonomous capabilities with a focus on safe implementation. It…
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ABS : CASE STUDY: APPROVAL-IN-PRINCIPLE FOR AUTONOMOUS TUGBOAT PDF
In 2021, ABS awarded Approval-in-Principle to technology in an autonomous tug project with ST Engineering, POSH, and M1 Limited. The project tested autonomous navigation, collision detection and collision avoidance technology for operations in the Port of Singapore in compliance with the ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions. Read more…
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