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Friday, November 2, 2012
News

ABS Signs Technology Agreements in Korea with KOGAS & Prominent Universities

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced today they have signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with several Korean entities to advance local

November 2, 2012
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Are You Bogged Down by Data Collection and Environmental Compliance?
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Are You Bogged Down by Data Collection and Environmental Compliance?

Energy efficiency, emission controls and ballast water management regulations are impacting the amount of information a ship owner or operator is required to

October 23, 2012
Total Views: 20

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
New LNG ATB Concept Gets ABS Approval In Principle
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New LNG ATB Concept Gets ABS Approval In Principle

A newly proposed LNG articulated tug and barge re-gasification vessel facilitates the use of cleaner burning fuel HOUSTON – ABS, the leading provider of

October 10, 2012
Total Views: 65

Thursday, September 27, 2012
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Engineering News

A Few Minutes with Tom Kirk from the American Bureau of Shipping [INTERVIEW]

Amid the throngs of maritime professionals from around the world and the huge expanse of the 2012 SMM Hamburg conference, I sat down with the American Bureau

September 27, 2012
Total Views: 70

Monday, September 10, 2012
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Engineering News

US Navy Technology May Soon be Utilized on Commercial Ships

There’s no technology on the horizon that’s going to replace the shipboard engineering watchstander anytime soon, that’s for certain.

September 10, 2012
Total Views: 103

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
ABS Cleared in ‘Prestige’ Liability Suit
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ABS Cleared in ‘Prestige’ Liability Suit

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Wednesday upheld the original ruling that the government of Spain cannot hold Houston-based American Bureau

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 242

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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Portugal Installs First Floating Offshore Wind Turbine [VIDEO]

Located 4000 meters off the northern Portuguese shoreline in approximately 50 meters of water, a pioneering piece of floating machinery is delivering up to 2MW

August 15, 2012
Total Views: 311

Monday, July 30, 2012
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ABS Nautical Systems Signs Caspian Drilling Company

Caspian Drilling Company, based in Azerbaijan, will install ABS Nautical Systems’ NS5 Enterprise software on four of its drilling rigs.  Three of these

July 30, 2012
Total Views: 75

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
ABS Completes Feasibility Study of Floating Wind Turbines off US Coasts

ABS Completes Feasibility Study of Floating Wind Turbines off US Coasts

ABS, a leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, said this week it has concluded a study on the technical feasibility of

June 6, 2012
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Larger, Deeper, and More Efficient – Offshore Technology Centers Provide Solutions to Shipbuilding Challenges

By Neville Smith Asian shipyards are moving into added value offshore fabrication and construction and ABS is aiding the transition through the work of its

May 22, 2012
Total Views: 69

Monday, May 21, 2012
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ABS in the Far East | Planning Ahead to Meet Future Requirements For Efficient Shipping

– By Neville Smith Current high fuel prices and progressive regulation are acting as a two-prong driver for greater energy efficiency among shipowners.

May 21, 2012
Total Views: 58

Friday, May 18, 2012
ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn
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ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn

– By Neville Smith Like their shipbuilding and shipowning clients, classification societies are contending with tough market conditions and an uncertain

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 49

Thursday, May 17, 2012
ABS to Class New Ensco DS-8 Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

ABS to Class New Ensco DS-8 Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

ABS says it has been selected by Ensco as the class society for a new advanced-capability, ultra deepwater drillship to be built at the Samsung Heavy

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 192

Friday, April 27, 2012
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Executive Changes Announced at ABS, Wiernicki Hands over COO Duties

In response to their continued global expansion, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has strengthened its executive leadership team with the election of Tony

April 27, 2012
Total Views: 131

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Shell Takes Delivery of the New Ice-Classed M/V Aiviq, ECO’s Largest and Most Advanced Vessel to Date
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Shell Takes Delivery of the New Ice-Classed M/V Aiviq, ECO’s Largest and Most Advanced Vessel to Date

Shell Exploration and Production says it has taken delivery of the M/V Aiviq (pronounced ‘eye-vik’), a 360-foot ice class anchor handler built by

March 27, 2012
Total Views: 360

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
LNG Fueled Ships: Recent Technical and Regulatory Developments
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LNG Fueled Ships: Recent Technical and Regulatory Developments

By Sean Bond, ABS Director of Environmental Solutions The potential of LNG to be a ‘fuel of the future’ for the shipping industry is a subject we

February 15, 2012
Total Views: 70

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
ABS Celebrates 150 Years of Service
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ABS Celebrates 150 Years of Service

(Washington, DC—) ABS celebrated its 150th anniversary in Washington, DC on January 31 and was recognized by Members of Congress for the classification

February 14, 2012
Total Views: 68

Monday, January 30, 2012
News

ABS to Class Harvey Gulf’s Dual Fueled OSVs

Harvey Gulf International Marine has selected ABS as the class society for its four new dual fueled LNG-powered offshore supply vessels (OSVs) being

January 30, 2012
Total Views: 35

Thursday, November 17, 2011
DNV Responds: Class Societies and Ship Design Do Not Mix – Agreed
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DNV Responds: Class Societies and Ship Design Do Not Mix – Agreed

The following is a response to a recently published article here on gCaptain titled “ABS Chief: Class Societies and Ship Design Do Not Mix” where

November 17, 2011
Total Views: 50

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
ABS Chief: Class Societies and Ship Design Do Not Mix
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ABS Chief: Class Societies and Ship Design Do Not Mix

Development of in-house ‘green ship’ designs by class societies risks creating conflict of interest with their core safety role. (Houston,

November 15, 2011
Total Views: 74