Classifications Societies
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ABS Chosen by Allseas for Their Deep Sea Mineral Collection Project
Drillship to be Converted to ABS-Class Subsea Mining Vessel (ROTTERDAM) A former drillship is being converted to an ABS-Classed subsea mining vessel, in an industry first. Allseas’ 228-meter Hidden Gem is being equipped with a deep-sea mineral collection system to recover polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor and transfer them to…
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Capital Ship Management to Secure ABS Decarbonization Notations for Current New build Tankers
Notations Recognize Investment in Decarbonization Technology (ATHENS) In an industry first, Capital Ship Management (CAPITAL) is to secure ABS notations recognizing investment in decarbonization technologies for its newbuild orders for medium-range tankers ABS developed the notations with Capital’s input during their extensive program of new construction projects. The HVSC-Ready notation…
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ABS Awards DSME CyberSafety® Product Design Assessment
HOUSTON) ABS has awarded ABS CyberSafety® Product Design Assessment (PDA) to the DS4 Smart Platform developed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME). The DS4 Smart Platform collects data from equipment and systems onboard a vessel and assimilates it to provide enhanced operational information to the ship operator.…
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World First Notation Recognizes Pioneering Project’s Remote-Control Navigation Capability
(SINGAPORE) A remotely operated harbor tug developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is the first in the world to receive the ABS Remote Control Navigation Notation. A trial of the 65-meter tug, controlled from a remote location at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Maritime Innovation Lab,…
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Decarbonization and Digital Technology Discussed as ABS Brings North American Maritime Leaders Together
(HOUSTON) Decarbonization, digital solutions, and ABS’ work with leading global technology partners to solve industry challenges were the subjects for discussion among industry leaders at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting. “We are pioneering new strategies and technologies to support our clients and members through their decarbonization journey.…
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DNV awards AiP to HMD for 40,000 CBM LNG FSRU
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) have received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) for a 40,000 CBM barge-type LNG Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU). The AiP presentation ceremony was recently held at…
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ABS Appoints Bruce Baffer to Lead Global Government
USCG Rear Admiral (Retired) and Fincantieri Executive Joins World’s Largest Government Class (HOUSTON) ABS has appointed Bruce Bsffer Senior Vice President of Global Government. “Bruce will lead our world-class Government team to deliver new levels of support to our government clients here in the U.S. and all over the world.…
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ABS Awards AIP to Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel Technology
AIP is the Latest Stage in Landmark projects from ST Engineering, POSH, M1 Limited, and ABS (SINGAPORE) ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to technology in an autonomous tug project from ST Engineering, POSH, and M1 Limited. The Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel (SMAV) project saw successful sea trials carried…
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ABS and HHI Design Optimized LNG Carriers
HHI Designs Also Meet ABS Infection Mitigation Requirements (ULSAN) ABS and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have completed a joint development project (JDP) to develop an optimized LNG carrier design. The JDP resulted in a new LNG carrier hull design, as well as optimization of the machinery, electrical, and piping arrangements.…
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ABS Awards AIP to Ned Project’s Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design
Jones Act Compliant Design is Hydrogen Ready and Capable of Transporting Monopoles Vertically (LOS ANGELES) ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to Ned Project Inc. for its hydrogen-ready wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) design. The NP20000X ULAM design is intended to be Jones Act Compliant and able to meet…
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