ABS Services:
ABS is supporting the growing offshore space industry through a combination of innovative projects with leading space operators that help reduce risk and safely manage assets. Our space support services include:
Third Party Inspection and Assurance Services:
- Classification of Marine and Offshore Spaceports and Space Support Vessels
- Classification of Autonomous and Remote-Control Systems
- Safety Management System Audits
Design Review and Validation:
- Design Review in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Requirements and Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
- Design Review in accordance with Class requirements for Spaceports and Autonomous / Remote Control Functions
- Qualification of New Technologies (NTQ) in accordance with established Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
- Approvals in Principle (AIP)
Regulatory Advisory Services:
- USCG Regulatory Advising for Design Basis Agreements
- Regulatory Gap Analysis
- Marine and Offshore Asset Reactivation Consulting
Risk Management and Engineering Consulting:
- HazMat Consulting (Hydrogen, LOX Methane)
- Downrange Safety Studies
- Explosion and Blast Safety Analysis
- Risk Assessment Services
- Threat Vulnerability Assessment Consulting (Cyber / Infrastructure / Counter-terrorism)
Project Experience:
ABS and SpaceX:
ABS signed a JDP with SpaceX to review the remotely controlled functions of autonomous rocket recovery droneships used for booster rocket recovery at sea. Under the JDP, ABS will review the design of one of SpaceX’s three droneships for compliance with the ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions.
ABS and Space Perspective:
ABS is supporting the reactivation and modification of the offshore support vessel MS Voyager that will function as the world’s first marine spaceport for human spaceflight operated by Space Perspective.
ABS and The Spaceport Company:
ABS provided regulatory advisory services for a rocket launch and recovery liftboat operated by The Spaceport Company to ensure the vessel meets regulatory compliance for safe operation in US waters.
ABS and Relativity:
ABS and Relativity are collaborating on regulatory aspects for marine and offshore operations.
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