Classifications Societies
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ABS, HHI and KSOE Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture
Landmark COP26 Announcement to Accelerate Development of Critical Decarbonization Technologies (GLASGOW) Ahead of COP26, ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (KSOE) have announced two landmark joint development projects (JDPs) to develop decarbonization technologies to support global sustainability ambitions. The JDPs address green hydrogen production and…
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ABS AIP for GEV’s Handymax Hydrogen Carrier Design
Second GEV Hydrogen Carrier Design to Receive ABS AIP This Year (PERTH) A compressed hydrogen carrier design with a 430-tonne cargo capacity by Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from ABS. AIP for the Handymax design, which GEV intends to be the first commercial-scale vessel…
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DNV and Atlas Corp. establish a JCS in Shanghai
Classification society DNV and Atlas Corp.’s (“Atlas”) shipping arm, Seaspan Corporation (“Seaspan”), the world’s largest independent containership owner and operator, have set up a Joint Atlas-Seaspan and DNV Collaboration Space (“JCS”) in Shanghai, bringing the two parties’ multifaceted partnership to new heights. The grand opening ceremony of the JCS was…
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ABS and AVEVA Join Forces to Unlock Real-time Digitalization and Decarbonization Insights for Shipping Industry
(HOUSTON) Shipbuilders, owners, and operators can drive improved operational performance and meet critical sustainability goals, powered by a new strategic alliance between ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation…
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Samsung Heavy Industries wins approval for storage tank, carrier for hydrogen transport
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Thursday it has won approval in principle (AIP) for the conceptual design of a storage tank and carrier to transport liquefied hydrogen, from Lloyd’s Register, a British ship quality assurance and risk management company. AIP for the conceptual design means a certification agency has reviewed…
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Webinar : ABS – Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage PDF
Navigating the Energy Transition: Understanding U.S. Regulations for Offshore Wind Vessels Climate change has taken center stage globally. Requirements are constantly emerging from regulatory bodies, financial institutions as well as several other organizations, driving companies to not only account for their carbon footprint but to also find ways to reduce…
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Decarbonization Strategy Likely Your Best Business Strategy, Says ABS Chairman, President, and CEO
CO2 Per Ton Mile is the New Language of Shipping, Says Wiernick (HOUSTON) Such is the scale of industry disruption from decarbonization that a decarbonization strategy likely is now the best business strategy for shipowners. That was the message for the industry from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President, and…
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ABS and Kongsberg Digital Join Forces to Power Maritime Digitalization and Decarbonization
Integration Creates Seamless Access to Powerful Analytics Services (HOUSTON) Two of the maritime industry’s most advanced digital service providers have joined forces through the product integration of Kongsberg Digital’s Vessel Insight and the ABS My Digital Fleet™ platform. The alliance brings together data acquisition capabilities from Kongsberg Digital and ABS’…
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Valaris Drillship Achieves ABS Enhanced Electrical System Notation in World First
Enhanced System Reduces Emissions (HOUSTON) Ultra-deepwater drillship VALARIE DS-12 has become the first vessel in the world to receive the ABS Enhanced Electrical System Notation EHS-E. Valaris upgraded the vessel’s electrical system to secure the notation, which recognizes sophisticated system design to improve reliability and enhance protection. The Valaris electrical…
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BV Approves Design For The World’s Largest VLGCs
Bureau Veritas receives the “Grand Prix de la Transparence 2021” award in the “Code of Ethics” category Classification society Bureau Veritas has recently issued approval to the ‘Panda 93P’ design for very large gas carriers (VLGCs), aiming to develop what is being referred to as ‘World’s Largest’ VLGC. The design…
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