ABS Publishes Industry-First Guide for Modifying Tank Entry Surveys

Safety Focused Guide Extends Tank Entry Interval for FPSOs, FSRUs and Other Site-Dependent Units [image] (HOUSTON) In an industry first, ABS has published guidance to enable internal examination of tanks beyond

NearZero FPSO Design from SBM Offshore Gets Approval from ABS

[image] (HOUSTON) ABS issued an approval in principle to SBM Offshore for its concept of a near zero floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The NearZero FPSO design incorporates

ABS Approves New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Design from Seatrium

[image] (HOUSTON) ABS awarded approval in principle to Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology for its new design of a floating wind semi-submersible (FWSS) floating column foundation for 15MW wind turbines. Seatrium

ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Advisory on Dual-Fuel Propulsion

[image] (http://www.eagle.org/dfadvisory) (HOUSTON) Choosing the right dual-fuel propulsion system for a new vessel requires a balance of regulatory compliance, infrastructure readiness, safety considerations, operational flexibility and long-term economic viability. That’s the

ABS Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Foremost Shipping Founder and Chairman

Award Recognizes Dr. James S. C. Chao’s Contribution to Shipping [image] (NEW YORK) ABS presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost

Strong Growth and Industry-Leading Safety Performance Highlighted at ABS Annual Members Meeting

ABS Chairman and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki Announces Retirement at the End of the Year [image] (HOUSTON) The 163rd ABS Annual Members Meeting highlighted that ABS has never been stronger, with

Advanced Safety Monitoring System from Hanwha Ocean Receives ABS SMART SHM Tier 3 Approval

[image] (BUSAN) Hanwha Ocean has received the ABS SMART (SHM) Tier 3 approval in principle (AIP) for its advanced hull monitoring system. The system from Hanwha Ocean is designed to

ABS Recognized by the National Safety Council for Reaching Significant Safety Milestones

[image] (HOUSTON) In recognition of its exceptional achievement in maintaining a safe work environment, the National Safety Council (NSC) presented ABS with two safety awards. The NSC is a globally

ABS Expands Singapore Footprint with New Office and Services to Respond to Growing Client Demand

World Class Facility Houses Industry-Leading ABS Research Teams and Supports Expanded Remote Survey Capabilities [image] (SINGAPORE) Increasing demand from shipowners for ABS services in Singapore has prompted ABS to invest in

ABS and the Singapore Institute of Technology Sign Strategic Agreement to Explore Innovation in Applied Research and Talent Development

[image] (SINGAPORE) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Singapore Maritime Week to advance innovations in applied research in

ABS Wavesight™ Strengthens Maritime Collaboration with Vision and Value Summit in Singapore

[image] (SINGAPORE) ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated Software-as-a-Service company, proudly hosted its Vision and Value Summit in Singapore. The event brought together users of ABS Wavesight software products, industry stakeholders, and regional

ABS Announces Industry Leading New Singapore Maritime Safety Center

State-of-the-Art Center is Where the Changing Dimensions of Safety Meet the Next Generation of Learning [image] (SINGAPORE) ABS has launched the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Center, a cutting-edge training center supporting