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  • eBlue_economy_Life-cycle Analysis of the Light Gas Pathway Fuel Options

    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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  • eBlue_economy_Oceangoing Aquaculture Vessel Gains RINA Approval

    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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  • eBlue_economy_ ABS Approves 3D-Printed Spare Parts After Successful Testing on an Oil Tanker

    ABS Approves 3D-Printed Spare Parts After Successful Testing on an Oil Tanker

    ABS, ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers, Sembcorp Marine, and 3D Metalforge complete landmark “additive manufacturing” project (Singapore, November 24, 2021) ABS, ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, and 3D Metalforge have taken a significant and tangible step to make additive manufacturing (AM) – also known as 3D printing – a reality in…

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  • eBlue_economy_ABS Launches Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Services

    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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  • eBlue_economy_ABS Evaluates the Latest Battery Technologies

    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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  • eBlue_economy_ABS and Sofar Ocean to Drive Decarbonization through Voyage Optimization

    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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  • eBlue_economy_ABS Classes Bahri’s First Gas-Ready VLCC

    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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  • eBlue_economy_Europe-s _Fit for 55_ and the Maritime Industry

    ِ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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  • eBlue_economy_Christopher J. Wiernicki

    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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  • eBlue_economy_RINA, Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers Singapore and SeaTech Solutions to develop an ammonia bunker tanker design

    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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