ABS publishes Guide for LNG Fuel Ready Vessels
DECEMBER 8, 2014 — So, how ready is a newbuilding described as LNG ready? ABS is moving to make the term a little less fuzzy. It has published the ABS Guide for
DECEMBER 8, 2014 — So, how ready is a newbuilding described as LNG ready? ABS is moving to make the term a little less fuzzy. It has published the ABS Guide for
JULY 29, 2014 — ABS has been chosen to class the world’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier. Designed by China’s CIMC Ocean Engineering Design & Research Institute, the ship has been
APRIL 30, 2014 — Classification society ABS held its Annual Meeting in New York yesterday. reporting a strong year and electing industry leaders to key positions. Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki
MARCH 27, 2014 — Classification society ABS reports that Rowan Companies’ newbuild Rowan Renaissance drillship is the first in the world to have earned ABS’ Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) notation. Capable
FEBRUARY 26, 2014—President Obama announced yesterday the award of funding for a new consortium that will team leading aluminum, titanium and high-strength steel manufacturers with academia and laboratories to pioneer new technology
OCTOBER 24, 2013 — ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has announced the appointment of Joseph “Joe” Riva to the position of ABS Vice President and Chief Surveyor. He will succeed
OCTOBER 21, 2013 — Classification society ABS has formed an Asset Performance Management Group (APMG). The new organization integrates several existing services into a single team focused on complete life cycle performance
AUGUST 26, 2013 — “The discovery of new gas resources around the world and the exciting potential for wide-scale adoption of gas as a marine fuel are leading to a dynamic shift
JULY 11, 2013 — ABS reports that its registered fleet has passed the 200 million gross tons mark. Some 12,000 vessels representing 105 flag states are now registered with the classification society.
JULY 11, 2013 — ABS reports that its registered fleet has passed the 200 million gross tons mark. Some 12,000 vessels representing 105 flag states are now registered with the classification society.