International classification society ABS has been awarded accreditation by Greece’s National Accreditation Body to perform assessments for European Union (EU) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) compliance concerning ships' emissions monitoring plan. The accreditation was awarded to ABS by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD), making it the first class society … [Read more...]
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 research program focused on defining the future of cybersecurity for the maritime industry. Participants in the study will include U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, led by Stevens Institute … [Read more...]
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 Subchapter M. ABS says the guidance, titled the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Subchapter M Towing Vessels, is the first to help American owners comply with new U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements governing towing … [Read more...]
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 been delivered to Navigator Gas by Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China. The Navigator Aurora is the first of four Navigator Gas ethane/ethylene midsize vessels to be delivered with ABS Class during 2016 and early … [Read more...]
ClassNK Strengthens U.S. Services with Coast Guard ACP Authorization
Japanese classification society ClassNK has received U.S. Coast Guard authorization to participate in the Coast Guard's Alternate Compliance Program (ACP), providing U.S.-flagged shipowners and operators more flexibility when it comes to surveys and inspections of their vessels. The ACP was developed as an alternative method for U.S.-flagged vessels to fulfill the regulatory … [Read more...]
ClassNK Releases New Guidance for Large Containerships Following MOL Comfort Loss
International classification society ClassNK has released new guidance for large containerships more than two years after the loss of the MOL Comfort in the Indian Ocean in June 2013. The draft amendments address hull girder strength with consideration to the effect of lateral loads and whipping, as well as amends direct strength calculations for container ships and … [Read more...]
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 Maritime has been granted “approval in principle” by classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The designation establishes that Jensen’s vessel concept for the A1 Liquefied Gas Tank Barge is compliant … [Read more...]