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

Two Ocean Rig drillships first with ABS MPD-Ready notation

MAY 1, 2018 — ABS reports that it has awarded the world’s first Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) –Ready Notation to Ocean Rig for the ABS-classed Corcovado and Mykonos deep water drillships. The

How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL

APRIL 26, 2018 — ABS, in partnership with Vickers Oil and Imperial College London, has completed a joint study on the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) on stern tube bearings. The

ABS reports continued solid performance

APRIL 18, 2018 — “Despite a year of continued market pressures and widespread change in everything from global economics, industry fundamentals, technology advancements and regulatory expectations, we held our own and delivered

E-Certificates now available for entire ABS-classed fleet

APRIL 2, 2018 — Classification society ABS reports that e-Certificates are now available to the entire ABS-classed fleet, subject to individual flag administrations’ authorization.   ABS says that the-Certificates are continuously available,

SHI Smart Ship Solution gets ABS Cyber Safety certification

MARCH 26, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted a Certificate of CyberSafety Compliance for shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Smart Ship Solution, demonstrating adherence to the ABS Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for

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