Wiernicki to step down from ABS top spot at end of 2025
ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki is to step down from those positions and retire at the end of 2025. “We have faced many challenges during my tenure, including the pandemic,
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NSC recognizes ABS for reaching significant safety milestones
The National Safety Council (NSC) has presented ABS with two safety awards in recognition of the classification society’s exceptional achievement in maintaining a safe work environment. The NSC is a globally recognized
New developments from Jiangnan Shipyard gain ABS AIPs
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai: a new insulation system and a design for an ultra large ethane carrier (ULEC). The ULEC design
ABS releases industry-first ammonia-bunkering advisory
With ammonia-fueled and ammonia-ready tonnage already on order, ABS has released guidance focused on the bunkering of the fuel, the first such advisory for the industry. The ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and
Industry task force wins double AiP for ammonia-fueled containership design
A design for an ammonia-fueled containership has been awarded Approval in Principle by classification societies ABS and Lloyd’s Register (LR). The design has been developed by a cross-industry task force led by
ABS and Asiatic Lloyd eye ultramax conversion to methanol fueling
In yet another sign of the growing interest in methanol as a marine fuel, ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, a member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project
ABS grants AiP for carbon storage and injection vessel
With CCS (carbon capture and storage) set to play a growing role in global decarbonization, Malaysia-based FPSO and FSU operator Bumi Armada is turning its attention to opportunities in this emerging sector.
Largest-ever LNG carrier design gains AiPs from two class societies
Just how large can LNG carriers get? China’s Hudong-Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard has received Approvals in Principle from two class societies for a new LNG carrier with 271,000 cubic meters of cargo tank
ABS names John McDonald EVP and COO
John McDonald is to become ABS executive vice president and chief operating officer as Tony Nassif has announced plans to retire on December 31, 2021. “Tony has been an exceptional COO and