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Driving Innovation across domains

ABS operates a network of specialized technology centers across the globe, each focused on advancing maritime safety, sustainability and innovation. These centers support industry transformation through digitalization, clean energy, alternative fuels and autonomous systems.

Explore ABS Technology Centers Advancing Maritime Transformation

ABS Headquarters (US)
- Focus Areas: Digitalization, Applied Research, Clean Energy Transition
- Key Capabilities: Leading innovation with experience spanning autonomous technology, robotics, visualization technology, condition-based inspection and maintenance, new materials and additive manufacturing, vessel optimization, advance simulations, alternative fuels, nuclear applications, electrification, safety systems, human factors and cybersecurity.
Harsh Environment and Digital Research Tech Center (CA)
- Focus Areas: Applied Research – Vessel Performance
- Key Capabilities: Delivering winterization and design solutions for polar operations, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Providing advanced noise and vibration analysis to help improve vessel performance in harsh environments.

Offshore Technology Center (BR)
- Focus Areas: Applied Research – Blue Economy
- Key Capabilities: Developing remote inspection tech and structural digital twins to improve safety and reduce downtime. Driving innovation in materials and offshore asset design to improve performance and reliability in challenging environments.

Global Ship System Center (GSSC) (GR)
- Focus Areas: Applied Research – Vessel Performance
- Key Capabilities: Providing lifecycle support for complex vessel systems using risk-based and rule-based engineering.
Engine and Controls Innovation Center (GR)
- Focus Areas: Clean Energy Transition – Alternative Fuels
- Key Capabilities: Supporting advanced propulsion system design and training, including stern tubeless vessel concepts and ice-class engineering.
Engine and Controls Innovation Center (DK)
- Focus Areas: Clean Energy Transition – Alternative Fuels
- Key Capabilities: Advancing engine and control technologies for next-gen maritime propulsion.

Robotics and SMART Technology Center (SA)
- Focus Areas: Digitalization – Robotics and Sensors
- Key Capabilites: Developing autonomous inspection technologies and digital twin applications for offshore and shipyard environments.

Ship Design Innovation Center (CN)
- Focus Areas: Digitalization – Virtual Assets
- Key Capabilites: Developing innovative ship designs that help enhance fuel efficiency, improve safety and elevate passenger experience.
Intelligent Systems Technology Center (KR)
- Focus Areas: Digitalization – Autonomous Operations
- Key Capabilites: Facilitating the development of intelligent onboard systems to boost efficiency and enhance passenger experience.
Global Electrification Center (SG)
- Focus Areas: Clean Energy Transition – Electrification
- Key Capabilites: Supporting electric and hybrid propulsion systems, including fuel cell integration.
Singapore Innovation and Research Center (SG)
- Focus Areas: Digitalization, Applied Research, Clean Energy Transition
- Key Capabilites: Supporting electrification systems, additive manufacturing and simulation services for hybrid propulsion vessels.

Strategic Collaborations

ABS Technology Centers are more than research hubs; they are dynamic ecosystems where academia and industry converge. Through strategic collaborations, we accelerate breakthroughs that transform ideas into real-world impact.

ICESIGHTS
Saudi Universities, Transport General Authority
Petrobras Research Center (BR)
Singapore Port Authorities

Collaborating with Memorial University – Intelligent Systems Lab and Aker Arctic Technology to advance ice navigation safety through the ICESIGHTS project. Field trials include voyages on the RRS Sir David Attenborough research icebreaker, reinforcing ABS’s leadership in Arctic innovation.

Working together to advance robotics, AI and workforce development initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 to drive innovation and talent readiness for the maritime sector.

Collaborating through the Offshore Technology Center on offshore innovation and decommissioning projects to support safety and efficiency in complex marine environments.

Working together on green shipping corridors and hybrid electric and fuel cell technologies to help the transition to sustainable maritime operations in Asia-Pacific.

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ABS advances maritime innovation through a global network of technology centers, leveraging specialized expertise across regions to meet evolving industry needs and drive progress toward a smarter, safer and more sustainable future.