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Articles about the American Bureau of Shipping


Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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News

ABS to Open Office on Houston’s Energy Corridor

BS made the strategic decision to provide greater access to our offshore clients by locating ABS’ industry-focused resources in a dedicated facility in

December 10, 2013
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Engineering News

ABS Nautical Systems Adds Three European Shipowners to NS5 User Base

ABS Nautical Systems has welcomed three more leading European shipowners to the user community for its NS5 Enterprise software suite. Two Athens-based owners,

August 29, 2013
Total Views: 180

Monday, August 26, 2013
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ABS Forms Global Gas Solutions Team

HOUSTON /Press Release/ – ABS, a leading provider of global maritime classification services, has taken another step forward to meet industry needs with

August 26, 2013
Total Views: 94

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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Engineering News

ABS Releases Guidance on Accidental Load Analysis and Design for Offshore Structures

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has announced the release of the ABS Guidance Notes on Accidental Load Analysis and Design for Offshore Structures. ABS

July 31, 2013
Total Views: 140

Thursday, July 11, 2013
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ABS Surpasses 200 Million Gross Ton Milestone

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) reached a significant milestone today by registering over 200 million gross tons, corresponding to approximately 12,000

July 11, 2013
Total Views: 77

Tuesday, July 9, 2013
BSEE Director James Watson to Lead ABS America’s Division
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BSEE Director James Watson to Lead ABS America’s Division

The American Bureau of Shipping announced Tuesday that James A. Watson, Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), will join ABS as

July 9, 2013
Total Views: 88

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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News

Nordic Hamburg Shipmanagement Upgrades Fleet with ABS NS5 Enterprise Software

Nordic Hamburg Shipmanagement GmbH & Co., has signed a contract with ABS Nautical Systems to utilize multiple modules from the NS5 Enterprise software

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 174

Thursday, May 23, 2013
ABS Wins “Best Classification Society” at ShipTek
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ABS Wins “Best Classification Society” at ShipTek

ABS Wins ‘Best Classification Society’ Award at ShipTek 2013 At the 6th Annual International Maritime Awards, ABS received Marine BizTV’s

May 23, 2013
Total Views: 154

Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Multimedia

An Inside-the-Shipyard Look at Keppel [IMAGES]

While in Singapore last month, I had the unique opportunity to tour Keppel FELS, one of the world’s most prolific and capable shipyards. Over the past

May 9, 2013
Total Views: 283

Thursday, May 2, 2013
ship emissions
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ABS Releases Advisory on Use of Scrubber Systems

International classification society ABS has released an advisory on the use of exhaust gas scrubber systems in order for ships to meet increasingly stringent

May 2, 2013
Total Views: 33

Thursday, April 25, 2013
ABS Elects New Council & Committee Members
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ABS Elects New Council & Committee Members

(New York) At the 151st Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, and the subsequent meeting of the ABS Council, industry leaders were elected to serve on a

April 25, 2013
Total Views: 190

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
ABS Reports Record Year in 2012
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ABS Reports Record Year in 2012

The American Bureau of Shipping has reported record performance in 2012 despite uncertainties in the global economy and the shipping and offshore markets, ABS

April 23, 2013
Total Views: 20

Monday, April 8, 2013
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ABS Releases Comprehensive Guide for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Installations to provide the most

April 8, 2013
Total Views: 145

Friday, March 22, 2013
ABS, Maersk Line, and GasLog Discuss Efficient Shipping
Engineering News

ABS, Maersk Line, and GasLog Discuss Efficient Shipping

At the Connecticut Maritime Association “Shipping 2013” conference this week, the American Bureau of Shipping hosted an energy efficiency

March 22, 2013
Total Views: 38

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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ABS Grants Energy Management Certifications to Leading Maritime Organizations

HOUSTON – The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced today the certification of several maritime industry leaders for adopting energy management

January 29, 2013
Total Views: 90

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dynamic positioning controls
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ABS Releases New DP Systems Requirements

HOUSTON – The American Bureau of Shipping on Friday announced that they have released the ABS Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems as a significant

January 25, 2013
Total Views: 269

Friday, January 18, 2013
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Engineering News

Japan Authorizes ABS as Recognized Organization

TOKYO – The American Bureau of Shipping announced today they have been granted authorization by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and

January 18, 2013
Total Views: 119

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Press Releases

ABS Nautical Systems Signs Oceanografia S.A. de C.V.’s Entire Fleet

Oceanografia S.A. de C.V., one of Mexico’s largest offshore vessel operators specializing in underwater survey, diving, pipe laying construction and

November 14, 2012
Total Views: 45

Friday, November 2, 2012
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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
Total Views: 38

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