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Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping: Zero Carbon Outlook

Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping: Zero Carbon Outlook, the fourth in the ABS Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping Series, provides the latest analysis of the industry’s progress to low- and zero-carbon operations. Developed by the ABS Global Sustainability Centers of Excellence, this year’s Outlook focuses on the emerging value chains of hydrogen and carbon capture, as well as carbon markets and the pricing mechanisms which promise to reshape the industry.

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U.S. Offshore Wind CVA: Making it Simple

A unique panel discussion where American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) brings together BOEM and Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions to present their perspective of the CVA process, explaining the different nuances and clarifying the regulatory requirements applied to offshore wind projects.

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Insights into Ship Vibration Analysis

As the size, power and speed of marine vessels increases and vessel optimization improves, vibration-related problems are becoming more frequent. In the ABS publication Insights into Ship Vibration Analysis, we highlight critical vibration issues on modern marine structures and discuss possible mitigation measures. This publication presents the latest developments in vibration analysis, vibration criteria and mitigation measures.

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MEPC 78

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 78th session from June 6th to 10th, 2022. Read the brief or attend the webinar for an overview of the more significant issues agreed at this session, including the latest continued implementation of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), revision of the IMO’s initial GHG strategy, progress on proposed market-based measures and more.

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Insights into Vessel Connectivity

Vessel connectivity is a foundational enabler for the digital transformation of ships to implement digital twins, smart functionality, machinery and structural health monitoring, remote control and autonomous operations.

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Insights into Future OSV Designs and Operations

Carbon neutral, fully digitalized, highly automated and configured to provide clear operational visibility and the ability to track vessels, cargo, equipment and people around the clock.

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Enhancing Safety on FPSOs

Best practices for addressing the challenges posed by an ageing global Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) fleet.

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