ABS to class LNG America bunker barges
MAY 22, 2014 — Houston based LNG America has selected ABS as the classification society for North America’s first LNG bunker barges, currently being designed by Jensen Maritime. ABS will assist LNG
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ABS to class Petronas LNG newbuilds
MAY 14, 2014 — ABS has been awarded a contract for the classification of two innovative “Moss-type” LNG carriers to be built in Korea for Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas). With 42
ABS has strong year, makes appointments
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
Rowan newbuild first with ABS ISQM notation
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
ABS to class Chouest, Island OCV newbuild duo
MARCH 5, 2014 — ABS is to class the two Ulstein SX 165 design offshore construction vessels ordered by Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore through the company Island Ventures II LLC
MTU Series 4000 wins ABS NVR certification
FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — The MTU Series 4000 engine was recently awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The new ABS NVR certification, a requirement for
ABB’s onboard DC grid gains ABS Approval in Principal
JANUARY 27, 2014 — ABS has granted Approval in Principal (AIP) to the ABB onboard DC grid power distribution system. ABB says that onboard DC grid,is one of the most flexible marine
ABS names Riva VP and Chief Surveyor
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
ABS forms Asset Performance Management Group
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
ABS QE gains COS accreditation
OCTOBER 7, 2013 — ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE) has been accredited by the Center for Offshore Safety (COS) effective October 4, 2013 to conduct Safety and Environmental System Audits (SEMS).