Herbert-ABS releases offshore stability evaluation solution

Herbert-ABS Software Solutions LLC has announced the launch of its HECSTAB offshore stability evaluation Software which allows naval architects to easily evaluate multiple design options for non-ship shaped offshore assets. “HECSTAB is

ABS grants AiP to two DSIC designs for large LNG fueled vessels

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 — ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to two LNG fueled vessel designs from China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group Co (DSIC): a 208,000 dwt bulk carrier and a

ABS grants AiP for advanced Wind Turbine Transport Vessel design

JANUARY 15, 2019 — Rostock, Germany, headquartered Neptun Ship Design has been granted ABS Approval in Principal (AiP) for its Blue Azurit Wind Turbine Transport Vessel design, the first to support transporting

ABS opens new state-of-the-art global headquarters

JANUARY 8, 2019 — ABS today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, formally opening its new global headquarters. Anchoring the CityPlace 2 development, the 10-story, 326,800 sq ft building is located at 1701 City

ABS introduces remote surveys

DECEMBER 20, 2018 — Classification society ABS has introduced remote surveys as part of its efforts to drive safety performance and productivity for clients using digital technologies. “We are committed to harnessing

Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems

DECEMBER 6, 2018 — ABS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) to create a new shoreside facility dedicated to improving the safety of

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

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