classification societies


Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Lloyd’s Register Bags Entire Norden Fleet
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Lloyd’s Register Bags Entire Norden Fleet

A total of 32 ships will be transferred to Lloyd’s Register class as part of new agreement that covers a total of 57 ships including the entire fleet of

June 16, 2015
Total Views: 48

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: 37

Thursday, June 11, 2015
New Rules to Enhance Safety of Large Containerships
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New Rules to Enhance Safety of Large Containerships

  The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) has announced the adoption of new rules to further improve the safety of Large

June 11, 2015
Total Views: 189

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Paris MoU’s White, Grey and Black List 2014 – Ranking the World’s Flag States from Best to Worst
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Paris MoU’s White, Grey and Black List 2014 – Ranking the World’s Flag States from Best to Worst

The Paris MoU on Port State Control has published its updated “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” for 2014, ranking flag states from quality flags to flags

June 9, 2015
Total Views: 84

Thursday, May 28, 2015
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Remi Eriksen – Class Society DNV GL Appoints New CEO

  International classification society DNV GL has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President and Chief Operating Officer. Eriksen

May 28, 2015
Total Views: 44

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: 45

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
ClassNK Retakes Top Classification Spot
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ClassNK Retakes Top Classification Spot

International classification society ClassNK has retaken the top spot as the world’s largest classification society. ClassNK Chairman and President Noboru

March 17, 2015
Total Views: 12

Thursday, February 19, 2015
DNV GL Welcomes World’s Largest Containership to Class
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DNV GL Welcomes World’s Largest Containership to Class

DNV GL on Thursday announced that it has welcomed the MSC Oscar containership into its class, which at 19,224 TEU is the world's largest containership by

February 19, 2015
Total Views: 82

Thursday, January 29, 2015
ClassNK’s New Tonnage Tops 20 Million Again in 2014
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ClassNK’s New Tonnage Tops 20 Million Again in 2014

International classification society ClassNK has announced its fourth straight year registering new tonnage in excess of 20 million gt in 2014, with 833 new

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 31

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: 197

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: 33

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: 36

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: 153

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: 61

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: 16

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: 10

Wednesday, January 30, 2013
ClassNK Reports (Another) Record Year in 2012
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ClassNK Reports (Another) Record Year in 2012

ClassNK Registers 25 Million Gross Tons in 2012; Sets New Records for Newbuildings & Class Transfers Tokyo – ClassNK on Wednesday released its

January 30, 2013
Total Views: 18

Friday, January 25, 2013
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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: 249

Friday, January 18, 2013
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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: 101

Friday, January 11, 2013
Class Titan Receives Expanded Authorization in U.S.
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Class Titan Receives Expanded Authorization in U.S.

The world’s largest classification society, ClassNK, announced Friday that it has been granted expanded authorization from the United States Coast Guard

January 11, 2013
Total Views: 27