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Articles about the American Bureau of Shipping


Friday, February 14, 2025
A rendering of a 15,000 TEU-class SMR-powered containership unveiled by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
Shipping

HD Korea Shipbuilding Unveils Revolutionary Nuclear-Powered Containership Design

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has reached a significant milestone in maritime innovation with the unveiling of its nuclear-powered

February 14, 2025
Total Views: 1365

Thursday, February 13, 2025
ABS Chief: Nuclear Power Essential for Shipping’s Net-Zero Goals
Shipping

ABS Chief: Nuclear Power Essential for Shipping’s Net-Zero Goals

Nuclear technology is becoming increasingly vital for maritime decarbonization, with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and CEO Christopher J.

February 13, 2025
Total Views: 984

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
ABS Approves Innovative Hydrogen Vacuum Insulation System from HD KSOE
Press Releases

ABS Approves Innovative Hydrogen Vacuum Insulation System from HD KSOE

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen

January 21, 2025
Total Views: 808

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier illustration
Shipping

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for Zero-Emission Shipping?

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report exploring the potential use of advanced nuclear technology in maritime applications, aiming to

October 29, 2024
Total Views: 1343

Monday, October 21, 2024
ABS Delivers Comprehensive Ammonia Dispersion Safety Evaluation to Hanwha Ocean
Press Releases

ABS Delivers Comprehensive Ammonia Dispersion Safety Evaluation to Hanwha Ocean

ABS has completed an industry-leading safety evaluation of ammonia dispersion on board an ammonia-fueled gas turbine LNG carrier design from Hanwha Ocean. ABS,

October 21, 2024
Total Views: 325

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Aerial front view of a loaded container cargo vessel traveling over calm ocean
Environment

Google’s Landmark Nuclear Power Deal Signals New Energy Era, Echoes in Maritime Industry

In a move that underscores the growing momentum behind advanced nuclear technologies, Alphabet’s Google announced a groundbreaking agreement on Monday to

October 15, 2024
Total Views: 3619

Thursday, October 3, 2024
ABS Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Rules for Floating Nuclear Power at Joint Forum with Idaho National Laboratory
Press Releases

ABS Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Rules for Floating Nuclear Power at Joint Forum with Idaho National Laboratory

The industry’s first comprehensive rules for floating nuclear power plants have been unveiled by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) at a forum for nuclear

October 3, 2024
Total Views: 882

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
ABS Approves New Autonomous Technologies from HD Hyundai for Ammonia-Fueled Ships
Press Releases

ABS Approves New Autonomous Technologies from HD Hyundai for Ammonia-Fueled Ships

At Gastech 2024, ABS awarded approval in principle for two new autonomous technologies from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD

September 24, 2024
Total Views: 515

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
ABS Signs MOU with HD KSOE to Advance Zero-Carbon Ships
Press Releases

ABS Signs MOU with HD KSOE to Advance Zero-Carbon Ships

Enhancing their collaboration on cutting-edge marine and technology projects, ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 535

Friday, September 13, 2024
Multidimensional Safety and the Cost of Compliance in Focus at the ABS UK National Committee
Press Releases

Multidimensional Safety and the Cost of Compliance in Focus at the ABS UK National Committee

The future of safety and the cost of compliance led the discussion at the ABS UK National Committee as well as retrofits, carbon capture, energy efficiency

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 340

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Digitalization, Data and AI are Creating a New Equation for a New Safety Protection Frontier at Sea Says ABS Chairman and CEO   
Press Releases

Digitalization, Data and AI are Creating a New Equation for a New Safety Protection Frontier at Sea Says ABS Chairman and CEO   

Industry Needs to Invest in Advanced Skills to Deliver Safety Gains Data, digital twins and artificial intelligence are going to reshape everything in maritime

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 365

Monday, September 9, 2024
ABS Delivers Hydrogen and Wind Propulsion Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency
Press Releases

ABS Delivers Hydrogen and Wind Propulsion Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency

Industry-Leading Research Provides 360-Degree View of Hydrogen as a Marine Fuel and Wind-Assisted Propulsion A 360-degree analysis of hydrogen as a marine fuel

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 245

Monday, September 2, 2024
ABS Expands Presence in Western Australia
Press Releases

ABS Expands Presence in Western Australia

Survey presence enhances service delivery in region ABS is expanding its footprint in Western Australia, establishing a physical presence in Port Hedland, a

September 2, 2024
Total Views: 642

Friday, July 26, 2024
Liquefied Gas Cargo Containment Innovations from Jiangnan Shipyard Receive ABS AIPs
Press Releases

Liquefied Gas Cargo Containment Innovations from Jiangnan Shipyard Receive ABS AIPs

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard: a new insulation system and a modern design for an ultra large ethane

July 26, 2024
Total Views: 444

Thursday, July 25, 2024
ABS to Explore Rapid Verification and Validation of Additive Manufactured Parts
Press Releases

ABS to Explore Rapid Verification and Validation of Additive Manufactured Parts

ABS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are working together to develop a model-based additive manufacturing (AM) qualification framework

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 382

Friday, July 12, 2024
ABS To Class Two New Seatrium FPSOs For Petrobras: Both Organizations To Collaborate On Digital Enabled Lifecycle Services
Press Releases

ABS To Class Two New Seatrium FPSOs For Petrobras: Both Organizations To Collaborate On Digital Enabled Lifecycle Services

Contract Follows Historic Technology MOU between ABS and Seatrium Seatrium announced that it has awarded the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a Classification

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 446

Thursday, June 13, 2024
New ABS Notation Enables Vessel Operators to Carry an Additional Tier of Containers
Press Releases

New ABS Notation Enables Vessel Operators to Carry an Additional Tier of Containers

CLP-V(PARR) Combines Safety Focused Lashing Guidance with Parametric Rolling Assistance to Allow Operators to Increase Loading of Containers on Deck by Up to

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 687

Monday, June 3, 2024
Ammonia-fueled container feeder illustration
Shipbuilding

Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Design Receives Approval in Principle

In a significant step towards environmentally friendly shipping, an innovative ship design for an ammonia-fueled 3,500 TEU container vessel has received

June 3, 2024
Total Views: 1338

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Putting Methanol Through its PACES, With a Focus on Safety
Press Releases

Putting Methanol Through its PACES, With a Focus on Safety

By Quaim Choudhury With more than 90% of global GDP now covered by a net zero target, the growing consensus to tackle climate

May 22, 2024
Total Views: 851

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Carras Aquataurus Becomes World’s First Vessel to Earn ABS Biofuel-1 Notation
Press Releases

Carras Aquataurus Becomes World’s First Vessel to Earn ABS Biofuel-1 Notation

Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier,

April 25, 2024
Total Views: 955