GE gains ABS recognition for digital twin maintenance solution

DECEMBER 4, 2018 — GE has been awarded Service Provider recognition by classification society ABS for its SeaStream Insight solution which provides health and performance monitoring of equipment via a digital twin,

Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Rolls-Royce has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from ABS for its novel hybrid propulsion system for tractor tugs. The AIP was granted following an evaluation of the hybrid

ABS issues first Cyber Security-Ready Notation to HHI VLCC

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 — ABS and South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have collaborated to develop cyber security requirements for the ABS Cyber Security-Ready (CS-Ready) Notation for marine assets. ABS has

Putting Data to Work: the pursuit of operational excellence of marine assets

November 14, 2018 —  Advancements in the field of data science are presenting new opportunities for ship owners looking to improve fleet utilization by combining advanced analytics with lessons learned from operations.  It is

Composite technology: Game changer for LNG as a marine fuel?

NOVEMBER 9, 2018 — ABS, OceanFinance and Scorpius Space Launch Company (SSLC) are joining forces on the SPACE TECH4SEA project to adapt composite technologies developed for the space industry to LNG fueled

ABS Executive Kirsi Tikka discusses IMO 2020 Sulfur Cap

OCTOBER 30, 2018 — For shipowners, the clock is ticking on one of the shipping industry’s most significant air emission regulations. The IMO 2020 Global Sulfur Cap, due to take effect January 1,

ABS issues guidance on implementing smart functions

OCTOBER 29, 2018 — Classification society ABS has introduced comprehensive guidance providing the marine and offshore industries a goal-based framework to enable data-driven decision making based on smart technology. The ABS Guidance

ABS issues new chemical tanker guidance and software

OCTOBER 24, 2018 — Classification society ABS has released new guidance and software to assist chemical tanker owners, operators and shipyards: the ABS Guide for Materials and Welding for Stainless Steels, and

IMO CO2 targets can be met say Project Forward partners

OCTOBER 18, 2018 — Cut shipping CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030? That’s an IMO target that can be met, according to the participants in the Project Forward initiative led by Athens-Based

ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Wärtsilä’s innovative hybrid power module, the Wärtsilä HY. This AIP follows another issued by ABS in 2017 for

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