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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
MARCH 13, 2018 — “It’s clear our business environment is changing and we have a new definition of what normal means,” ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki told industry leaders
JANUARY 9, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. “The Newbuilding Conversion FPSO hull design