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ABS Delivers Industry’s First 360-Degree View of Marine Fuels in Latest Reports for EMSA
ABS-led consortium releases first two reports in the multi-year project (LISBON) The ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea, published two of up to six reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). In an industry first, ABS offered a 360-degree view of biofuels…
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DNV strengthens support for wind propulsion with International Windship Association membership
DNV has officially joined the International Windship Association with the intention of using the membership status to further support and accelerate the uptake of wind-assisted propulsion systems by the global shipping fleet. Hamburg,: Wind-assisted propulsion technologies can cut fuel costs and emissions at a time when the global shipping industry…
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ABS Supports China Shipbuilding’s Entry into Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
COSCO Project Targets Ammonia-Fueled Supply System for a Four-Stroke Marine Engine (SHANGHAI) ABS awarded two approvals in principle (AIPs) to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., for their ammonia-fueled vessel and ammonia supply system designs which are being trialed on a tugboat.…
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ABS Grants Approval in Principle for HHI Group Integrated Regasification System (Hi-ReGAS+)
Next-Generation Technology Improves Reliability While Curbing Power Consumption (SEOUL) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a next-generation, highly efficient concept of a regasification system (Hi-ReGAS+) for floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) and floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals that uses natural circulation. The technology was developed by Korea…
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ِABS : Exploring the Hydrogen Value Chain and Hydrogen-based Fuels
Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in meeting the International Maritime Organization’s emission reduction goals as well as play a significant part in the ongoing energy transition. Not only can hydrogen be utilized in powering vessels but also in the production of other zero and low-emission fuels, such…
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RINA cooperation with the National Technical University of Athens
The collaboration in training and research was celebrated at an event including a presentation of RINA’s Fleet Operation Centre at the new global marine training centre in RINA’s Piraeus offices RINA and the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (School of NA & ME) of the National Technical University…
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Lloyd’s Register Foundation at COP27 in Egypt
Lloyd’s Register Foundation delighted to be attending COP27 this year in Egypt to highlight the role of safety in creating a safe and sustainable ocean economy. Lloyd’s Register Foundation is committed to raising awareness of safety related challenges in the ocean economy, building coalitions for change and funding programmes around…
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ABS Introduces New Industry-Leading Web Apps for Regulatory Requirements
Looking for Applicable Requirements? Easy Access Tools are Now Available (HOUSTON) In an industry first, ABS is offering a new set of online tools and an easy-to-search database of the latest regulatory requirements impacting vessel design, construction and operations through its client portal, ABS MyFreedom™. The ABS Regulatory World Map…
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ABS to Support World’s First Industrial-Grade, Cyber-Physical Platform for Shipboard OT
Virtual Simulation Models to Provide Safe, Realistic Testing Environments for Cybersecurity Training for Mariners and Students (SINGAPORE) ABS has been announced as the industry collaborator to build the Maritime Testbed of Shipboard Operational Technology (MariOT) Systems. The project is led by iTrust, Center for Research in Cyber Security at the…
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ABS : Offshore Emissions and Discharge Addressed in Sustainability Guide
Guiding industry through the energy transition and advising on how best to minimize offshore emissions to meet sustainability objectives is a continuing focus for ABS. The new ABS Guide for Sustainability Notations is the first sustainability-related guide to address emissions and discharges from offshore assets and is based on feedback…
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