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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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: 862

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: 495

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: 504

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: 324

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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: 348

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: 233

Monday, September 2, 2024
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: 619

Friday, July 26, 2024
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: 425

Thursday, July 25, 2024
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: 366

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: 422

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: 671

Monday, June 3, 2024
Environment

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: 1319

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: 824

Thursday, April 25, 2024
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: 929

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Press Releases

Strategies For Prospering In The Decade Of Change Lead The Discussion At The ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

The impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance in shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, along with the potential to improve carbon

February 27, 2024
Total Views: 424

Friday, December 15, 2023
ABS Chairman and CEO Honors IMO Secretary General on Behalf of Shipping Industry
Press Releases

ABS Chairman and CEO Honors IMO Secretary General on Behalf of Shipping Industry

ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki expressed the thanks of a grateful industry to IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim at the

December 15, 2023
Total Views: 985

Tuesday, December 5, 2023
An illustration of a 24,000 TEU capacity containership with nuclear propulsion
Shipping

Plans for Nuclear-Powered 24,000 TEU Containership Unveiled in China

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has unveiled plans for what could potentially become the world’s largest nuclear-powered containership. Plans

December 5, 2023
Total Views: 28060

Friday, December 1, 2023
McAllister Towing Releases Its First Sustainability Report with ABS Support
Press Releases

McAllister Towing Releases Its First Sustainability Report with ABS Support

Working together with ABS,McAllister Towing, one of the oldest and largest marine towing and transportation companies in the U.S., has released its inaugural

December 1, 2023
Total Views: 1429

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A photo of the Saildrone Voyager in calm seas
Shipping

Saildrone Receives First-Ever Classification for Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Alameda, California-based Saildrone, a leading company in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving

November 7, 2023
Total Views: 1812

Monday, October 23, 2023
ABS and Pelagus 3D to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts
Press Releases

ABS and Pelagus 3D to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts

ABS and Pelagus 3D Pte. Ltd., a joint venture company of thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the technologies

October 23, 2023
Total Views: 334