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ABS Releases World’s First Guide for SOx Scrubber Ready Vessels
ABS to Class First LNG Carriers with KOGAS KC-1 Containment System for SK Shipping
ABS to Class LNG Bunker Barge for WesPac Midstream and Clean Marine Energy
ABS Awards AIP for CNOOC Gas-Block Terminal Design
ABS Issues ‘LNG-Ready’ Approval to Crowley-Aker Product Tankers
ABS Classes the World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Installation Vessel
ABS, SDARI Sign Design Development Agreement
IACS Council Focuses On Next Generation Safety Systems: Establishes Cyber Panel
ABS Releases New Guidance for Certifying Lifting Appliances
ABS Realigns Americas Division to Pursue Expanding Opportunities
ABS Launches Industries’ First CyberSafety Series with Cybersecurity Guidance Note
Dr. Kirsi Tikka Elected Foreign Member of NAE
ABS Names New Chief Engineer
ABS, LR Join Forces to Deliver New Industry Standard Software
ABS Centralizes Global Marine Activities
ABS Releases New Guide for Hazardous Materials Inventory
ABS-Classed Vessel Carries Historic LNG Export from US
ABS Unveils Improved Port State Control Detention Guidance
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ABS Reports Strong Performance in 2015, Focus on Investments for Long-Term Sustainability
ABS Releases New Condition Monitoring Guidance
ABS Releases MODU Lay-up, Reactivation Guide
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Addresses SUNY Maritime College Graduates
Christopher J. Wiernicki Inducted to International Maritime Hall of Fame
ABS Brings Industry Leaders Together in Landmark Standardization JIP
LNG-Fueled Vessels Go Big with ‘Project Forward’
ABS Partners with Leading Greek Shipowners to Address EU MRV Regulations
ABS Nautical Systems Enables Next-Generation Vessel Performance
ABS, Capital Ship Management Corp. Improve Propulsion Shaft Monitoring with ABS Smart Bearing™ Solution
Safety Gets a Boost with ABS Guidance for Developing Processes, Procedures
Japan Designates ABS the First Foreign RO Authorized for Maritime Labor Inspection
IACS Chairman Drives Industry Safety Improvements
ABS, Keppel Define JDPs to Accelerate Innovation
ABS Expands India Office
US Coast Guard Recognizes ABS Employee for Leadership in US Gas Development
ABS Fills Methodology Void with Dynamically Installed Piles Guidance Notes
ABS Advances Landmark Standardization JIP
ABS Makes it Safer to ‘Walk to Work’
ABS CTO Delivers Primary Keynote Address at PRADS 2016
ABS Classes World’s Largest LNG Powered Ethane Carrier
ABS Releases Industry-Leading Guidance for Container Ships
ABS Expands Comprehensive Industry-First Cyber System Guidance
Updated Ballast Water Guide Keeps Pace with Evolving Regulatory Requirements
ABS Introduces Industry-Leading Guide on Subchapter M
ABS Chairman Delivers Keynote Address at Coast Guard Foundation Awards Dinner
ABS-Awarded-Maritime-Cybersecurity-Research-Contract
ABS Hosts Ship Operators Cooperative Program
ABS Technical Seminars Advance Cybersecurity Knowledge
ABS Recognized for Exceptional R&D Collaboration
ABS, SHI Conclude JDP for New TLP Design
ABS Earns Auditor Status in AWO Responsible Carrier Program
Christopher J. Wiernicki Honored with Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award
ABS Classes World’s First Very Large Ethane Carrier
Stevens Institute of Technology Dedicates ABS Engineering Center
ABS Releases Industry-leading Guidance for Drones
ABS Brings Industry-leading Experience to LNG Coalition
Acoustic Emission Technology Enables Improved Crack, Corrosion Detection
ABS Executive Honored for Groundbreaking Work
ABS Presents Industry’s First Guidance for Determining Routes for Subsea Pipelines
ABS-Classed VLEC Loads First Ethane Shipment
ABS Delivers Advanced Cyber Solutions
ABS Enhances Safety in Expanding LNG Supply Chain
ABS Advances Deepwater Safety with Drilling Tender Barge Guide
ABS Accommodation Standards Improve Crew Safety
ABS Leads Industry with First Recommended Practice for Hybrid Riser Systems
Enhanced Software Facilitates IACS Compliance
ABS Introduces Smarter Lashing for Containerships
ABS Issues Industry’s First Cyber Safety Notation
ABS Takes the Lead as First Class Organization to Earn EU MRV Accreditation
ABS Takes Offshore Safety to New Depths
ABS Delivers Industry-leading Subchapter M Support to Blessey Marine Services, Inc.
ABS Advances Safety in Electric Hybrid Innovation
ABS Advances LNG as Fuel Use with Novel Design Approval
ABS, Industry Experts Tackle MODU Safety Issues
ABS Executive Delivers Wake-Up Call on Cyber Risks
ABS Leads Industry Discussion on 2020 Sulfur Cap Impact Scenarios
Christopher J. Wiernicki Inducted to Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni and Named to School of Engineering’s Board of Visitors
New ABS Guide Advances Industry FSRU Development
ABS Concept Approval Advances LNG as Fuel
ABS Broadens Type Approval Coverage for Subchapter M
ABS Nautical Systems, Hadi Hamad Al Hammam Work Together to Drive Operational Excellence
ABS Breaks Ground for the Future
ABS Research Establishes a Firm Foundation for Jackup Moves
ABS CTO Shares Insight on Smart Shipping at University of Michigan
ABS Awarded Subchapter M Solutions Contract
ABS Guide Helps Prevent Dropped Objects
ABS Honored with Distinguished Engineering Award
ABS Facilitates Polar Code Operational Assessment
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Reports Strong Performance, Identifies Drivers for the Future
ABS Leads Ballast Water Management Workshop
ABS, HHIC Project Leads to Innovative FSRU Concept
ABS Approval Supports Safety in Deepwater Production
ABS Approves Innovative Drillship Design
ABS Supports DSME on Novel FLNG Concept
ABS Executives Lead WISE Discussions at OTC
ABS-Led Discussions Examine Technology and Innovation Trends
First-of-its-Kind Completely Mobile ABS Nautical Systems App Simplifies Subchapter M Compliance
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Addresses Stevens Institute of Technology Graduates
NS Workboat™ Mobile Application Sub M Choice for Bering Marine Corp / Alaska Marine Lines
ABS Expands Industry-leading Guidance for Fire Protection on Containerships
ABS Nautical Systems Simplifies MRV Compliance
ABS Initiative Improves Bulker Loading Safety
ABS Leads MODU Safety Workshop in Norway
ABS Gathers Industry Leaders to Drive Dialogue on Pressing Industry Issues
ABS to Deliver Industry-leading Subchapter M Solutions
ABS Solidifies Industry Leadership in Greece by Opening its Global Ship Systems Center and Establishing Hellenic Technical Committee
ABS Approval of Novel Concept Advances Gas Development
ABS Named Organization of Choice for Subchapter M Compliance Services
ABS Issues First-of-its-Kind Software Quality Assessment in Asia Pacific, Driving New Efficiencies and Supporting Increased Uptime
ABS Wins Royal Canadian Navy Service Contract
ABS Completes EU MRV Monitoring Plan Assessment
ABS Approves New MOSS-type LNG Tank Concept
ABS Awards AIP for Innovative HHI FLNG Hull
ABS Classes U.S.-built Liquefied Gas Barge
ABS, GasLog Study Advances New Method to Predict LNG Boil-off Rate
ABS Hosts Keynote Panel on Preparing for Smart Shipping during London International Shipping Week
ABS Joins Industry Partners to Advance Autonomous Shipping
ABS Report Reveals Key Insights into Ballast Water Management Systems
ABS Review Advances University of Maine’s Innovative Floating Offshore Wind Concept
ABS Updates Advisory Ahead of Impending 2020 Global Sulfur Cap
Dorian LPG Selects ABS to Evaluate LPG as Fuel and other 2020 Compliance Options
Robert Clyne Receives Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
ABS Conducts First Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting
Christopher J. Wiernicki Named Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Person of the Year
ABS Approves GMS Self-Elevating Drilling Unit Design
ABS Shapes New Norm through Digital and Data Leadership
ABS and Green Award Join Forces to Set Standards for Safety and Excellence
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Delivers Keynote Address at SNAME Maritime Convention
ABS Issues Industry’s First Managed Pressure Drilling Notation
ABS Expands Owner Options in Italy
ABS Advances Energy Storage Solutions with New Guidance
ABS Strengthens Digital and Strategic Leadership
ABS Raises Cyber Awareness to Marine Insurance Industry
ABS Executive Lays out Vision for Future of Shipping
ABS Partnership Enhances Safety in Ghana’s Offshore Industry
ABS Exclusive Choice for Subchapter M Compliance Solution
ABS Awarded Classification Contract for LNG Bunker Barge
ABS Awards AIP for Innovative Very Large Ethane Carrier Concept
ABS Awards AIP for Innovative LNG Power Vessel
ABS Approval Advances Tension Leg Platform Concept
ABS Grants AIP to DSLB150 Self-Elevating Unit
ABS Awards AIP For Innovative HHI FPSO Hull Design
ABS Delivers Comprehensive Compliance with Latest Software Release
ABS Achieves Industry Leading Safety Standard Milestone
ABS Classes First Offshore Vessel in GOM to Use Hybrid Power
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Advises Industry to Balance Innovation and Pragmatism
ABS Leads Industry Discussion on Impact of 2020 Sulfur Cap, Cybersecurity and Digitization
SHI’s Smart Ship Solution Secures ABS Cyber Approval
ABS Assembles Industry Leaders from Italy and Monaco
ABS-Led Seminar Advances Latest Innovations in Dual Fuel Technology
e-Certificates: The Next Step in the ABS FutureClass Program
ABS to Pilot Bow-to-Stern Condition-Based Class for U.S. Navy’s MSC
ABS Delivers Continued Solid Performance and Remains Well-Positioned for Future, Reports Chairman, President and CEO
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ABS Issues AIP for Wartsila Hybrid Design
Nautical Systems Developers Deliver Innovation during Codefest Event
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Baoham Contracts ABS for Newbuild Class Services
China's COSCO Seeks Opportunities with ABS
ABS to Class Jackup in Series for NDC Abu Dhabi
“Dinner with an ABS Technical Specialist” Supports the Needs of Hong Kong Shipping Industry
ABS Integral to the Transformation of China’s Shipbuilding and Shipping Industry
ABS Links Asset Integrity Management to Safety
Brazil Improves Standards and Regulations for LNG
ABS chairs Centres of Technical Excellence program at Gastech
ABS Spotlights Operational and Environmental Performance at Marintec China 2015
Coast Guard Publishes Decision on MPN Method
ABS Releases IMO Polar Code Advisory
ABS Presents Paper on Cyber Safety and Security at Rina’s Smart Ship Technology Event
Offshore Focus Series: HP/HT Insights event
ABS Hosts Seminar in Hamburg on Environmental and Regulatory Updates
NS5 is Now NS Enterprise
ABS displays strong presence at Vietship 2016
Launching of the World’s First CNG Ship
ABS Participates in OSV Conference
ABS Hosts Intensive Technical Discussion in Hong Kong
ABS Hosts 2016 China Technical Committee Meeting in Yunnan
ABS Joined Industry Discussions on Technology Innovation and Collaboration at Leading Deepwater Industry Event in France
MOU Committee Discusses Proposed Rule Changes
ABS Convenes Second Annual Offshore Equipment Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
ABS Hosts Workshop on Jackup Moving Off Location Analysis and Jackup Motions Monitoring
ABS Hosts Seminar in Genoa on Energy Efficiency and Vessel Performance
ABS Greater China Division Provides Chemical Tanker Training
Developing Standards for HP/HT Equipment
Preparing for the Future: Implications of Data Management and Analytics
Extending Service Life for Floating Production Systems
ABS Shares the Outcomes from IMO’s MEPC 69 Session at a Series of Seminars Across Europe
ABS Nautical Systems Announces Major Expansion of Pune, India Delivery Center
Bob Clyne Concludes Maritime Law Association Presidency
ABS participates in Offshore Support Journal Middle East Conference
ABS China Academy Provides Training on Classification Surveys and Engineering Requirements to Jinhai Heavy Industry
ABS’ Insights on the Tanker and Shipbuilding Sector in China
ABS Wins Classification Award at ShipTek 2016
ABS Singapore Hosts Port State Control Seminar
ABS & KOGAS Host Annual LNG Technology Seminar
ABS Japan Hosts Annual Joint Seminar with AMSA and USCG
Second ABS-Hosted Offshore Focus Series Event Addresses Aging Assets
ABS Hosts Seminar on Trading in US and Australian Waters
Singapore Industry Representatives Learn More about ABS FutureClass
Supporting University Summer Practice with a Look into Class
CSDC Leverages ABS Technical Services to Develop a New Generation of Container
ABS Hosts Barge and Small Motor Ship Seminar in Nanjing
ABS-Hosted Seminar Addresses PSC Issues to Support Fujian Owners and Operators
ABS Adds Value to Chinese Shipbuilding, Shipping Industry
Shipowners & Operators Join ABS in Athens for Cyber Seminar
2016 Nautical Systems User Conference Focused on Driving Greater Efficiency in the Industry
Leveraging AIS Data to improve Ship Design and Ship Operation
ABS Seminar in Copenhagen on MEPC 70
ABS MEPC70 Seminar in Athens
ABS Honored for Contributions on Dynamic Positioning
ABS Executive Provides Insight on Industry Challenges at the 2016 World Shipping Summit
ABS Delivered Plan Review Training Session for China MSA
ABS Greater China Division Provides Safety Training to China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu)
ABS Seminars Provide Update on Marine Regulations
Port State Control Management Seminar
Taking Lead in Addressing Ballast Water Management after MEPC 70
ABS Hosts Workshops to Address SOx Emissions and EGCS
ABS Launches 2017 European Cyber Seminar Program in London
ABS-Classed Desert Challenger Delivered
ABS Achieves Breakthrough in Advanced Offshore Projects in China
ABS Seminar Series on Operational and Environmental Performance
ABS Hosts China Technical Committee Meeting in Shanghai
ABS Hosts Three Technical Committee Meetings Across Pacific
ABS Hosts Live Webinar on Global Sulphur Cap 2020
ABS-hosted Seminars in Fuzhou Spotlights EU MRV Compliance
ABS Delivers a Series of Offshore Construction Trainings to Shipyards in North China
ABS Demonstrates Advanced Inspection Technology at OTC 2017
ABS at Gastech 2017
ABS GCD Provides a Tailored Training to Taizhou MSA
ABS Hosts Seminar on Operational and Environmental Performance in Istanbul
ABS Hosts Ship Design and Operation Seminar in the Era of Intelligence Seminar in Shanghai
ABS at IMDEX Asia 2017
ABS Japan Increase Activities with AIPs
ABS and JiMei University Held Successful Joint Seminar in Xiamen
ABS and MARTECMA Lead Industry Workshop Addressing Key Challenges for Ballast Water Management Systems
ABS Participates at Singapore Maritime Week 2017 in Singapore
ABS Provides Key Insights during Mexico’s Regulatory Workshop
ABS Wins After Sales Service Excellence Award from European Marine Engineering Conference
ABS Certifies External Specialist for Dropped Objects Risk Inspection and Program Audit
ABS Hosts Another Education Session On Regulatory Updates in Singapore
ABS Hosts Subchapter M Implementation Seminars
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Delivers ABS-Classed LPG Carrier
ABS Global Seminars Provide the Latest Updates from MEPC 71
ABS Hong Kong Hosted a Cybersecurity Workshop
ABS Presents Safety Initiative Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia
ABS, USCG and AMSA Hold Joint Seminars Across Asia
ABS Discusses World Shipping and Shipbuilding Outlook at Government-Hosted Forum in Nantong
ABS Discusses Connecting the Shipping Industry to the Future at Nor-Shipping
ABS at BARI-SHIP 2017
ABS Grants AIP for JinHai Intelligent Manufacturing 112K DWT Oil Tanker Design
ABS Gathers Industry Leaders to Discuss Updates on ABS and the Industry
Athens and Limassol Cyber Seminar
ABS Leads Discussion During ABC Maritime Annual Crew Meeting
ABS at Seatrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East
Cybersecurity a Focus at Offshore Vision 2017
Asphalt Tanker Kan Wo Delivered with ABS Class
ABS Team Honored for Work Developing LNG, Safety and Cybersecurity Standards
ABS Presents at Intelligent Shipping Forum
ABS Hosts Propulsion Systems Optimization and Approval Seminar in Hong Kong
ABS Presents at Offshore Support Journal Conference in London
Go Maritime: Discussing Prospects and Threats Facing the Maritime Industry
Innovative Scrubber-ready Containerships Delivered
Making Strides in Subsea Mining
ABS participates in MCE Deepwater Development Conference in Milan
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