Classifications Societies
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Classification : ABS and yellow.ai Bring Conversational AI to My Digital Fleet
Technology Capable of Conversing in 100+ Languages Delivers Insights for Shipowners and Charterers in a Significant Industry Firs (HOUSTON) ABS is launching enterprise-grade, AI-powered chatbots and voice bots on its ABS My Digital Fleet™ risk management platform together with yellow.ai, the world’s leading Conversational AI Platform. This marks an important…
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Classification : Common Structural Rules Software Updated to Comply with Latest IACS Rules
ABS and LR Joint Venture Releases Updated PA and FEA Software (HOUSTON) Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by ABS and Lloyd’s Register, has updated its software products in line with the latest International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) rule changes. Common Structural Rules (CSR) Prescriptive…
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ITF : Countries that take the money and run: new FOC countries listed
The ITF has added seven countries to its list of flags of convenience. These are countries that take registration fees but then typically avoid any of the responsibilities that go with being a flag state. The majority of ship registrations in the newly added states are taken from owners with…
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Classification : ABS Evaluates the Potential of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technologies
(HOUSTON) Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is the latest decarbonization technology to be evaluated by ABS as part of its industry-leading series of sustainability guidance. The ABS Whitepaper: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage explores the technology’s potential, gives an overview of the current technology, evaluates opportunities for utilization of carbon…
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Classification : Bureau Veritas classifies CWind’s hybrid-powered surface effect ship
Bureau Veritas (BV) has classified Global Marine Group unit CWind’s hybrid-powered surface effect ship (SES), CWind Pioneer, said to be the first of its kind in the world. The vessel includes twin hulls, an air cushion, and a diesel and electric drivetrain, along with onboard battery storage. It can accommodate…
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Classification : Southern-star-first-infectious-disease-mitigation-notation PDF
Marine and offshore assets are at risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases that can impact not only the health and wellbeing of seafarers and passengers but also the normal operations. The ABS Guide for Mitigation of Infectious Disease Transmission On-Board Marine and Offshore Assets provides guidance to mitigate these outbreaks.…
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Classification : ABS Verifies Bloom Energy’s Fuel Cell Concept
Statement of Technology Maturity is a Key Step to Commercial Application of Fuel Cells at Sea HOUSTON) Fuel cell technology from Bloom Energy Corporation (Bloom Energy) has been awarded a Concept Verified Statement of Maturity by ABS, a key step on the path to commercial application. ABS engineers have reviewed…
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Classification : RINA signed an agreement with SWS for the classification of the largest ever cruise ship to be built in China
RINA has signed an agreement with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for the classification of the largest ever cruise ship to be built in China Speaking at the signing ceremony Mr. Wang Qi, Chairman at SWS said, “The Chinese cruise ship industry is expanding rapidly, and the new vessel is being…
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Exclusive : Marek Grzybowski 3 questions for Dariusz Rudziński, Board Member, PRS – Polish Register of Shipping
Polish Register of Shipping – 85 years of safety at sea and on land Marek Grzybowski : Exclusive Interview PRS guidelines on hydrogen applications in the industry were published. PRS also focuses on the idea of ship autonomy, which attracts more and more attention of Polish and world maritime…
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Classification : ABB Guidance Notes on Life Extension Methodology PDF
ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to drive next generation of flexible automation with Autonomous Mobile Robots ASTI is a global leader in high growth Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) market with a broad portfolio of vehicles and software The acquisition adds to Robotics and Machine Automation solutions to deliver…
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