Over the past year, the ABS Operations and Environmental Performance (OEP) team has expanded its services and global presence to support the growing needs of ABS members and clients in the areas of asset performance, energy efficiency and environmental compliance. A recent realignment brought OEP together with ABS Nautical Systems (NS) and the Applied Innovation team from ABS’ Technology department, now Asset Integrity Management (AIM), to form the new Asset Performance Management (APM) group. This new team is develops the innovative concepts, tools and practices that provide complete life cycle services that complement traditional class efforts.
Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop for our ABS clients to get answers on the latest technology, trends and services regarding asset performance.
A key focus of this new organization is to strengthen, enhance and integrate the functional strengths of Nautical Systems with the other services provided by ABS. Another goal is to help marine and offshore clients optimize the performance of their assets while maintaining safety. This will be achieved by better integrating traditional class services with the unique enabling technologies developed by ABS.
Joining the team is Stephen Schwarz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Nautical Systems Product Line. Bringing a wealth of commercial software experience to the organization, Schwarz is responsible for leading the Nautical Systems team in building upon its strong legacy of fleet management software.
Also joining the expanded organization is Chris Serratella, who previously led the Applied Innovations group, as Director of Asset Integrity Management. Serratella and his team have been previously involved with both OEP and NS in the development of tools to assist owners in areas such energy management.
APM also has added new skillsets such as a marine scientist to conduct environmental reviews of ballast water technology and additional commercial naval architects to assist in communication with design firms and shipyards.
Looking to the future, APM is identifying new opportunities for ABS to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its clients. In the coming months the team will release a suite of services around the three-dimensional hull and maintenance inspection (HI3D) program currently under development. In addition, the OEP team is developing the next generation of vessel performance benchmarking, operational optimization services and energy management solutions via the NS5 Enterprise Energy & Environmental Manager module.
With professionals positioned around the world, the ABS Asset Performance Management group is prepared to assist clients in their life cycle needs.
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