ABS

Articles about the American Bureau of Shipping


Thursday, February 23, 2017
containership
Shipping News

ABS Earns First EU Emissions Monitoring Accreditation

International classification society ABS has been awarded accreditation by Greece’s National Accreditation Body to perform assessments for European Union

February 23, 2017
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Monday, October 10, 2016
navigation bridge ship
News

ABS Contracted for 2-Year Maritime Cybersecurity Research Project

International classification society the American Bureau of Shipping has been awarded a research by the U.S. Maritime Security Center to conduct a two-year

October 10, 2016
Total Views: 73

Thursday, September 22, 2016
ABS Releases Subchapter M Guidance
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ABS Releases Subchapter M Guidance

International classification society ABS has released new guidance for U.S. towing vessel owners to help them comply with the new requirements of

September 22, 2016
Total Views: 82

Thursday, September 1, 2016
ABS Classes World’s Largest LNG-Powered Ethane Carrier
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ABS Classes World’s Largest LNG-Powered Ethane Carrier

International classification society ABS says it has classed the world’s largest ethane/ethylene capable liquefied gas carrier Navigator Aurora. The ship has

September 1, 2016
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
M/V Horizon Trader
Defense

Whistleblowing: Ship Master Wins Large Settlement In US Court

By Charlie Goetsch – A United States court has awarded over $1 Million in damages to former Horizon Lines master John Loftus.

July 19, 2016
Total Views: 441

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Project Team Reveals LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier Design
Shipping News

Project Team Reveals LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier Design

A handful of shipping industry leaders have teamed up in a joint project to develop a dry bulk carrier concept that uses LNG as a fuel. The project, dubbed

June 7, 2016
Total Views: 61

Monday, July 27, 2015
Ocean-Going LNG Bunkering Barge Concept Receives Class Approval
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Ocean-Going LNG Bunkering Barge Concept Receives Class Approval

  A new design for a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-bunkering articulated tug and barge unit (ATB) designed by Seattle-based naval architecture firm Jensen

July 27, 2015
Total Views: 225

Wednesday, July 8, 2015
ABS to Class Maersk’s ‘New’ Triple-E
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ABS to Class Maersk’s ‘New’ Triple-E

  International classification society ABS has been selected to class 11 ultra-large containerships (ULCs) for Denmark’s Maersk Line A/S. Maersk

July 8, 2015
Total Views: 198

Tuesday, June 16, 2015
ABS to Class Chinese Newbuilds
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ABS to Class Chinese Newbuilds

  Houston-based international classification society ABS says it has been selected to class a semi-submersible drilling rig and liftboat being built in

June 16, 2015
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
ABS Releases Updated Guidance on LNG Fuel and Bunkering in North America
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ABS Releases Updated Guidance on LNG Fuel and Bunkering in North America

International classification society ABS has released updated guidance on LNG Bunkering in North America as the transport sector continues its rapid transition

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 59

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Hyundai Heavy’s Next-Generation Drillship Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle
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Hyundai Heavy’s Next-Generation Drillship Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle

The American Bureau of Shipping says it has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for Hyundai Heavy Industries' next-generation HD12000 heavy duty, wide beam

January 20, 2015
Total Views: 228

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
hiload sevan FLNG
News

Sevan’s FLNG Concept Approved-in-Principle by ABS

“By awarding Sevan AIP, we have acknowledged that the company’s innovative approach to designing and constructing a first-of-its-kind FLNG production unit

November 11, 2014
Total Views: 181

Friday, September 12, 2014
Breakthrough Week for New Very Large Ethane Carriers
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Breakthrough Week for New Very Large Ethane Carriers

It’s been a breakthrough week in the development of the first Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) with major announcements from two of the world’s

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 73

Thursday, September 4, 2014
ABS Classes First Japanese-Flagged Carrier
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ABS Classes First Japanese-Flagged Carrier

International classification society ABS says it has added the first Japanese-flagged vessel to its classed fleet after having been awarded the status of a

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 46

Monday, August 25, 2014
ABS Opens New Office in Beijing
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ABS Opens New Office in Beijing

(Houston) ABS, a leading global provider of classification services to the marine and offshore industries, announces the opening of a new office in Beijing.

August 25, 2014
Total Views: 108

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Discoverer Americas Transocean Drillship Robert Rob Almeida photography
News

ABS and DSME to Develop LNG-Fueled Drillship

ABS announced today a joint development project (JDP) with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to develop the

July 2, 2014
Total Views: 42

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
petronas flng
News

Petronas’ Second FLNG Facility to be ABS-Classed

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced this week they have been awarded the classification contract for Petronas’ second new FLNG facility

May 6, 2014
Total Views: 126

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
ABS Tackles North American LNG Bunkering Regulations
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ABS Tackles North American LNG Bunkering Regulations

The American Bureau of Shipping has released a new report aimed at providing guidance to potential owners and operators of gas-fueled vessels, as well as LNG

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 46

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
sx165 design ship
Engineering News

ABS to Class New Ulstein-Designed Offshore Construction Vessels

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been selected by Island Ventures II LLC, a joint venture between Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore, to

March 5, 2014
Total Views: 151

Friday, January 31, 2014
ABS to Class its First Japanese-Flagged Vessel
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ABS to Class its First Japanese-Flagged Vessel

ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global marine and offshore industries, has been selected by Offshore Japan Corporation (OJC) to

January 31, 2014
Total Views: 197