Classifications Societies
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Classification : Advanced Weather Forecasting Unlocked on ABS My Digital FleetTM Platform
Ship Operators and Charterers Gain Actionable Insights for Navigational Safety and Sustainable Shipping (HOUSTON) ABS is adding on-demand, high-resolution historical and forecast weather data on its ABS My Digital Fleet™’s risk management platform together with Meteomatics, one of the world’s leading weather service providers. This latest addition to the ABS…
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Classification Societies PDF
The EU Member States can only authorize a classification society recognized by the European Union. Classification societies are organizations that develop and apply technical standards for the design, construction, and survey of ships and which carry out surveys and inspections onboard ships. Flag states can authorize classification societies to act…
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Classification : ClassNK releases Data Quality Guidelines outlining quality control for shipboard data
Tokyo -Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Data Quality Guidelines”. For facilitating processes of collecting and utilizing shipboard data among various stakeholders, the guidelines outline points to note for ensuring high data quality in accordance with the related international standards. As digitalization in the maritime industry is advancing, achieving data…
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ABS : Sustainability-Whitepaper_LNG-as-Marine-Fuel PDF
Switching to liquified natural gas (LNG) has the potential to reduce a vessel’s CO2 footprint by up to 20 percent. Here are some design and operational factors to consider in using LNG as a marine fuel: The LNG fuel containment system design must factor in the optimal operating profile while…
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Classification : World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm Built to ABS Class
Kincardine Project Takes Installed ABS-Class Floating Turbines to 80MW (ABERDEEN) Installation of the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, the ABS-Classed Kincardine Offshore Wind has been completed. The 48MW project, approximately 15km off the southeast coast of Aberdeenshire, at water depths ranging between 60m to 80m, is expected to generate…
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Classification : SHI ammonia-driven ship design wins certification from DNV
Classification society DNV has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to South Korea-based shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its basic design of ammonia-propelled ships. According to the company, this basic design will aid shipowners in converting their liquefied natural gas (LNG) or diesel-driven oil tankers into ammonia-fuelled ones. By making…
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Classification : Sister Petrobras FPSOs Built to ABS Class
New Build Pair Underline ABS FPSO Sector Leadership (RIO DE JANEIRO) A pair of floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels now under construction for Petrobras are to be built to ABS Class. The sister FPSOs, currently named P-78 and P-79, underline ABS’ continued leadership in the sector, where 60…
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Classification : ABS Names Jessica Mahaffey VP of Marketing and Communications
ABS AIP for Pioneering Deep-sea Mining Riser and Lift System (HOUSTON) ABS has appointed Jessica Mahaffey as Vice President, Marketing and Communications. “Jessica is a strong leader for our marketing and communications team. I am confident she will spread the message about ABS and its important work right across the…
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Classification : ABS Brings Together Leading Industry Players to Tackle Safety Challenge of Aging FPSO Fleet
Industry Action to Address Evolving Risk Profile of Aging Asset (HOUSTON) ABS has brought together leading companies in the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) sector to address the safety challenges produced by a fleet where more than half of the ship type vessels are over 30-years-old and a quarter…
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Classification : DNV and Nakilat JDP works to improve vessel software reliability and quality
Nakilat, a global leader in energy transportation, Classification Society DNV, and a group of leading yards and system suppliers have teamed up on a joint development project (JDP) to elevate software reliability and maintenance during operations. The JDP, which was initiated in 2020 by Nakilat, has resulted in the launch…
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