Cooper Group picks ABS for Subchapter M compliance

JUNE 29, 2017 — Classification society ABS has been awarded a Third Party Organization (TPO) contract by the Cooper Group of Companies to support compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M requirements.

ABS opens Global Ship Systems Center in Athens

JUNE 12, 2017 — Classification society ABS has unveiled its Global Ship Systems Center in Athens, Greece, and announced the formation of its Hellenic Technical Committee. “This cutting-edge facility brings together industry-recognized

Foss Maritime taps ABS for Subchapter M compliance support

JUNE 9, 2017 — Seattle, WA, headquartered Foss Maritime has awarded classification society ABS a Third Party Organization (TPO) contract to support compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M requirements. The contract

SeaOne signs LOI with SHI for 12 giant ATBs

JUNE 6, 2017 — Houston-headquartered SeaOne Caribbean, LLC and South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries have signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of twelve articulated tug/barge (ATB) units. According to

ABS gains another customer for NS workboat app

MAY 25, 2017 — ABS has gained another customer for the newly launched ABS Nautical Systems mobile application developed for workboats in the inland and coastal waterways. “Bering Marine Corp / Alaska

ABS partners with Hanjin on 25,000 cu.m FSRU concept

MAY 1, 2017 — Classification society ABS reports that it has been working with Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd. (HHIC) as it completed a new Floating Storage and

Great Lakes Towing awards Subchapter M contract to ABS

APRIL 21, 2017 — ABS has been awarded a Third Party Organization contract by the Great Lakes Towing Company (GLT) to support compliance with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Subchapter M

ABS breaks ground for new global headquarters

APRIL 17, 2017 — Classification society ABS has broken ground for its new global headquarters. Anchoring the CityPlace 2 development, the new headquarters will be located near the intersection of I-45 and

ABS issues Guidance Notes on jack-up rig foundations

APRIL 14, 2017 – ABS says that its just issued Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations result from multiple targeted jack-up research initiatives. The document is the industry’s first guidance

ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M

APRIL 5, 2017 — Classification society ABS has expanded its Type Approval product certification process to allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter M Regulations. “As the

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