Rx for LNG carrier efficiency: Peapods, apples and hybrid drive

JULY 3, 2018 — The world’s first “Sayaringo STaGE” next generation LNG carrier, the ABS-classed Diamond Gas Orchid, has been delivered to Diamond LNG Shipping, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and

ABS in JDP with LNG bunkering start-up with global ambitions

JUNE 28, 2018 — ABS has signed a Joint Development Program (JDP) to provide technical support to Probunkers, an Athens based start-up, as it embark on designing a fleet of specialist LNG

ABS publishes DC Power Guide

JUNE 22, 2018 — The American Bureau of Shipping has published the ABS Guide for Direct Current (DC) Power Distribution Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications (DC Power Guide), developed to support

SEACOR Maya now first hybrid OSV in Gulf of Mexico

JULY 19, 2018 — SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) has now completed the installation of the first hybrid power solution on an offshore support vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, with

ABS issues Marine Fuel Oil advisory to help owners prepare for 2020

JUNE 8, 2018 — A recent informal poll by ABS found 53 percent of shipowners and operators saying that their fleets were not yet ready to meet IMO’s upcoming 2020 global sulfur

ABS brings together industry giants for Posidonia panel on future of LNG

JUNE 4, 2018 —”It is inevitable that LNG will be the primary fuel source for marine transport,” Peter Livanos, Executive Chairman of Gaslog Ltd., said during a high profile panel discussion presented

Maersk picks ABS to lead workshop on cargo hazards

MAY 29, 2018 — Maersk Line selected classification society ABS to lead a recent workshop to identify and evaluate potential hazards posed on containerships from stowage of dangerous cargoes. The workshop assembled

Crosby Tugs opts for ABS software for Subchapter M compliance

MAY 21, 2018 — Crosby Tugs, Galliano, LA, has selected ABS Nautical Systems NS Workboat mobile compliance software to enable compliance with Subchapter M regulatory requirements. By adopting NS Workboat across its

ABS wins fleetwide Canadian Coast Guard contract

MAY 17, 2018 — The Canadian Coast Guard has awarded classification society ABS a contract to provide classification and certification services for its existing fleet of 114 vessels and future vessel acquisitions.

Three partner initiative aims to improve shipboard safety

MAY 10, 2018 — ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University are launching a new initiative aimed at reducing maritime-related safety incidents. The initial focus will be on slips, trips and

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