In a development that validates large-scale liquid hydrogen tank technology for shipping, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for a tank design
ABS will deliver audits of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) on behalf of the Italian flag administration from January 1, 2025, following an agreement signed at Italy’s
ABS and Switzerland-headquartered Akselos, a specialist in structural performance management software have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims to advance engineering and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects
ABS has awarded Hanwha Group member Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED Standard FPSO Design. Intended to create an asset optimized for deployment in the deep waters of
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has introduced new Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Units (Offshore Rules). They bring multiple rule sets into a single, unified document with risk-based approaches for
“Safety is more than just compliance. It is now synonymous with security, reliability, collective relationships and people. Safety is also becoming systems based rather than rooted in prescriptive rules or specific component
ABS, which has a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contract to research barriers to the adoption of advanced nuclear propulsion on commercial vessels, has released a new report on the potential of
Ammonia-fueled gas turbines are emerging as another green powering option for ships. Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is moving ahead on plans for a 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier with an an electric propulsion
ABS has secured a contract to provide and test a digital twin solution for real-time condition monitoring for a Petrobras floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The ABS solution will provide
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the new U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation. The solicitation for the Center for Maritime Innovation’s
