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Articles about the American Bureau of Shipping


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
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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: 43

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: 128

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: 154

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

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
Total Views: 24

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: 183

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: 142

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: 78

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: 90

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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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
Engineering News

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: 157

Thursday, May 9, 2013
keppel
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: 290

Thursday, May 2, 2013
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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: 34

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

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: 198

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: 21

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: 147

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