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ABS : Life-cycle Analysis of the Light Gas Pathway Fuel Options
Alternative fuels will play a dominant role in the decarbonization of the marine and offshore sectors and are expected to yield the most benefits for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The current regulatory framework is focused on vessel emissions (tank-to-wake) rather than the overall life-cycle emissions of a given fuel…
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Oceangoing Aquaculture Vessel Gains RINA Approval
Ship classification society, RINA has announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel. The fish-farming Ocean Ark vessel is developed by Ocean Arks Tech of Chile (OATECH) in accordance with RINA Rules and Marpol, Solas, and IMO regulations. The Ocean Ark vessel delivers a new approach…
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ABS Launches Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Services
Solution for Demonstrating Sustainable Success (HOUSTON) ABS has launched sustainability reporting and assurance services to help clients demonstrate progress towards sustainable operations. ABS has developed a straightforward three-step process to simplify sustainability reporting, culminating in a detailed and authoritative sustainability report. ABS sustainability specialists are also able to provide sustainability…
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ABS Evaluates the Latest Battery Technologies
Decarbonization Potential of Emerging Battery Technologies Explored (HOUSTON) The potential of emerging battery technologies to contribute to the decarbonization of shipping is explored in the latest sustainability technology guidance from ABS. Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry covers the different technologies relevant to maritime applications, giving pros and cons for…
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ABS and Sofar Ocean to Drive Decarbonization through Voyage Optimization
Dynamic Route Optimization Supports Fuel Savings, Reduced Emissions, and Improved Time Charter Performance (HOUSTON) Voyage planning insights to drive decarbonization goals through dynamic route optimization will soon be available for charterers and ship managers through ABS My Digital FleetTM, as Sofar Ocean, which recently announced a $39M Series B round,…
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ABS Classes Bahri’s First Gas-Ready VLCC
(RAS AL-KHAIR, SAUDI ARABIA) The ABS-classed Rayah, Bahri’s first gas-ready very large crude carrier (VLCC), has been delivered. The 319,000 DWT double-hull oil carrier was built by International Maritime Industries (IMI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) at HHI’s shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel features the ABS SUSTAIN-1 notation…
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ِABS : Europe’s “Fit for 55” and the Maritime Industry
The European Commission (EC) has set the goal of making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. In doing so, Europe has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, transport, and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030…
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Shipping the Critical Enabler in Global Transition, ABS Chairman, President and CEO Tells COP26
(GLASGOW) Shipping is the critical enabler in the world’s transition to low carbon operations and needs Government support to ensure it is at the front of the queue for next-generation fuels. That was the message from ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki to delegates at the UN Framework…
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RINA, Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers Singapore and SeaTech Solutions to develop an ammonia bunker tanker design
Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers Singapore, RINA, and SeaTech Solutions have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement to develop an ammonia bunker tanker design. Within the Agreement, SeaTech will focus on the ship concept development and design while RINA will verify the compliance with the applicable rules, particularly those related to…
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