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ABS Realigns Americas Division to Pursue Expanding Opportunities

ABS Launches Industries’ First CyberSafety Series with cyber security 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

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ABS Hosts Ship Operators Cooperative Program

ABS Technical Seminars Advance cyber security 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 ABS MPD™ 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, cyber security 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

ABS-led Research Identifies Key Recommendations for Evaluating Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs)

ABS Informs the Industry at Singapore Maritime Week

ABS Issues First ABS MPD-Ready™ notation

ABS to Class Two New VLCCs for Kyklades

ABS, the American Club and Lamar University Join Forces to Improve Maritime Workforce Safety

Canadian Coast Guard Selects ABS for Fleetwide Contract

ABS Nautical Systems Chosen as Exclusive Mobile Compliance Solution for Crosby Tugs

ABS Nautical Systems Steers Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Toward Flexible Compliance Solutions

ABS Evaluation Demonstrates Feasibility of LPG as Fuel Strategy for Dorian LPG

Maersk Taps ABS to Lead Workshop Identifying Hazards Impacting Safety on Containerships

ABS Hellenic Committee Leads Industry Discussion on 2020 Sulfur Cap, CyberSafety and Digitization

ABS Clients Lead the Way in SubM Compliance Across the U.S.

ABS Brings Together Industry Titans to Discuss the Future of LNG

New ABS Model Offers Quantitative Cyber Risk Assessment for Marine Assets

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Advises Industry on Future Technology and Talent Requirements

ABS Delivers Fuel Advisory Ahead of Impending 2020 Global Sulfur Cap

Minerva Marine Signs ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management Deal

ABS Classes Newly Converted LNG-fueled Ferry

ABS Issues Industry-leading Guide Advancing DC Power for Hybrid Electric Applications

ABS & Probunkers Sign JDP for Fleet of LNG Bunkers

ABS and Rawabi-Vallianz Collaborate for Success

ABS Classes World’s First Next Generation LNG Carrier

ABS to Class FSRU for Turkey’s Oil and Gas Distributor

Seadrill Receives ABS-Managed Pressure Drilling™ Notation

ABS Updates Scrubber Advisory, Expanding Latest Set of Comprehensive Advisories for Global Sulfur Cap Compliance

Consolidated Marine Management Selects ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management

Arcadia Shipmanagement Signs ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management Agreement

Common Structural Rules Software Updated with 2018 Rules and Fatigue Assessment Improvements

ABS and Crowley Pilot Validates 3D Modeling Techniques to Meet Class Requirements

ABS-Classed Navigator Aurora in World First Ethane Fuel Conversion

ABS Issues Subsea Processing System Advisory

ABS Issues First "Concept Verified" Statement of Maturity in New Technology Qualification Process

ABS Cyber Security Advisor Delivers Keynote at ONS 2018

ABS Makes the Case for Condition-based Class Model at ONS

ABS Publishes Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Guidance

ABS Issues AIP for TECHNOLOG LNG Fuel Gas Container System

ABS Supports AMVER Awards Honoring Germany’s Commitment to Saving Lives At Sea

ABS Gathers Industry Leaders to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities Arising from IMO 2020

ABS Awards AIP to Hudong-Zhonghua’s large LNGC with MARK III Flex Membrane Cargo Containment System

ABS Global Gas Team Awarded Classification Contract for Singapore's First LNG Bunker Barge

ABS Issues AIP for Jiangnan’s LNG Jumbo

ABS Global Gas Team Holds Seminar Series Exploring Gas as Marine Fuel

Sembcorp Marine, ABS and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing team up to develop new gas technologies in offshore, marine and energy sectors

ABS Supports Innovative Yacht Design With Dedicated Guidance Notes and Software

ABS North American Committee Leads Industry Discussion on Fuel Options for 2020 and Beyond, Digitization and CyberSafety

ABS Leads Industry Discussion on Digitization, Safety and Compliance

ABS Awards AIP to HHI’s Standardized FPSO Topside

ABS Awards AIP to HHI’s Deepwater FLNG Hull

ABS Launches New Stainless Steels Guidance and Software for Chemical Tanker Industry

ABS Connects Digitization and Sustainability as it Eyes 2030 and Beyond

ABS Aids Greek Ship Operators in Meeting 2020 Global Sulfur Limit Challenges

ABS Awards AIP for MARIC Dual Fuel Newcastlemax

ABS Joins Forces Introducing Space Technology to Shipping

ABS and HHI Pioneer Cyber Security Standard for New Vessels

ABS Awards Industry’s First Offshore Facility Cyber Security-Ready Notation to Sembcorp Marine

ABS Recognizes GE’s SeaStream* Insight Data-Driven Techniques for Marine and Drilling Equipment Maintenance and Class Surveys

ABS and KOMERI Lead Industry in Advancing Safety of LNG as Fuel

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Named International Personality of the Year

ABS Enables Remote Surveys

ABS Officially Opens New Global Headquarters

ABS Grants AIP for Neptun’s Wind Turbine Transport Vessel

ABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited Partner on Cyber Security

ABS Marks Two-Year Safety Milestone

ABS Launches New Guide for Liquefied Gas Tank Barges with Remote Control and Monitoring of Essential Systems

ABS Grants AIP for Two Dalian Shipbuilding LNG as Fuel Designs

ABS and Industry Collaboration Identifies Key Challenges with Ballast Water Management Systems

Herbert-ABS Releases HECSTAB Offshore

ABS Expands Guide for International Naval Ships

ABS Advanced Solutions Answers U.S. Coast Guard Call for Implementing Cyber Security in U.S. Ports

ABS Publishes Industry-Leading Guidance for Safe Use of Remote Inspection Technologies

ABS Partners with SecurityGate to Deliver the Most In-Depth Cyber Risk Analysis in Maritime

ABS Assigned RO Status by Canadian Department of National Defence

ABS Expands Best Practices for Ballast Water Management Systems

ABS Explores Pathways to 2050, Automation and Digital with German Maritime Leaders

ABS Brings Together Industry Leaders from Italy and Monaco

ABS Advanced Solutions Partners with Mission Secure to Deliver New Cyber Technology to the Maritime Industry

ABS Shows How Technology and Safety Continue to Drive Energy Leadership

ABS Grants Two AIPs for Hudong-Zhonghua Gas Carrier Designs

ABS Discusses Digital Technologies, Automation and IMO 2050 with Northern European Maritime Industry Leaders

ABS Launches Global Sustainability Center to Help Industry Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy

ABS Delivered Top-Tier Performance and Digital Leadership Reports Chairman, President and CEO

ABS Teams with Industry Leaders to Improve Container Vessel Safety

ABS, Google Cloud and SoftServe Partner to Demonstrate Feasibility of AI-enabled Corrosion Detection

ABS Unveils Marine and Offshore Industries' First Notations on Smart Technology Applications

ABS Supports Ballast Water Compliance Ahead of IMO Retrofit Window

ABS Confirmed as Global Leader in Maritime Cyber Security at Seatrade Awards

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Demystifies Digital at OTC

SNAME Honors ABS Technical Leaders With Fellowship

Decarbonization and Digital Strategies Debated at ABS Hellenic Committee

ABS Sets the Industry Course to Low Carbon Shipping

ABS Draws Industry and Academia Leaders to Greece to Analyze Decarbonization and Technology in Shipping

ABS Supports Amver Awards Honoring Norway’s Commitment to Saving Lives At Sea

ABS Partners with Akselos for Digital Twin Advancements

Pioneering ABS and MSC Condition-Based Class Program Showcased at Mega Rust 2019

POSH, PCL Select ABS to Support Digital Strategy

ABS Explores Shipping’s Future with UK Maritime Leaders

ABS to Class First ‘Tri-fueled’ Vessel for Harvey Gulf

Fuel technologies in the Spotlight at ABS Hellenic Technical Committee

ABS Introduces Industry-leading Advisory to Help Solve Fuel Technology Challenges

Common Structural Rules Software Updated with 2019 Rules and Multiple Enhancements

ABS and MARIN Launch Wind Propulsion Technology JIP

ABS and MOL in Landmark Gas Carrier Agreement

ABS to Class Calm Oceans' Innovative Mono Column Jack-Up

ABS and Congress Celebrate U.S. Maritime Leadership

ABS Appoints Global Head of Cyber Security to Meet Increasing Industry Challenges

ABS Supports Amver Awards Honoring UK’s Commitment to Saving Lives at Sea

ABS Brings Together Industry Leaders to Discuss the Journey to 2050

ABS & Keppel Demonstrate Offshore Digital Leadership with Industry's First Drilling Rigs with Smart Notations

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Sign Digital Technology

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries to Develop Next Generation LNG Carrier

ABS Announces LNG Cargo Ready Notation for Ethane Carriers at Gastech 2019

ABS Grants AIP for the World’s Largest Ethane/Ethylene Carrier

ABS and HHI Group Join Forces on Digitalization and Decarbonization

ABS and AEC Collaborating on Newbuild VLEC Fleet

ABS Grants AIP for Two Next Generation Gas Carrier Designs

ABS is a Founding Member of the Getting to Zero Coalition

Topaz’s Caspian Voyager Enters Extended Dry-Docking Scheme with ABS

ABS Grants AIP to SpaceTech4Sea Composite LNG Tanks

ABS Supports IMO’s Empowering Women Initiative

ABS Brings North American Industry Leaders Together to Discuss the Future of Safety, Decarbonization and Digital Strategies

ABS Confirmed as Global Leader in Maritime Cyber Security with Fourth Award in a Year

ABS Classes World’s Biggest Floating Wind Turbine

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Explains Future for Marine Fuels

ABS Achieves New International Safety Standard

ABS Issues Industry-Leading Guide for Firefighting for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers

ABS and Arista Launch Smart Shipping Journey

ABS Awards AIP to Samsung Heavy Industries’ LNG Re-liquefaction Advance

Journey to 2050, Decarbonization, Digitalization and the Future of Safety Debated at ABS South East Asia Committee

ABS and Poten & Partners Lead Global LNG Discussion with Industry Leaders

ABS, MAN & SDARI Join Forces to Develop Ammonia-Fueled Feeder Vessel

ABS Grants AIP for First Jones ACT SOV

ABS and CINS Facilitate Development of Risk-Based Approach to Minimize Risk of Container Fires

ABS Grants AIP to Deltamarin and GTT for Dual-Fuel Newcastlemax Design

ABS and DSME Sign Digitalization and Decarbonization JDP Agreement

ABS Publishes Fuel Cell Guidance to Support Industry Decarbonization Objectives

Industry-Leading Study of 246M USD in Injury Claims Offers New Shipping Safety Insight

Innovative ABS-Classed LNG Carrier Saga Dawn is Delivered

ABS and Hyundai Heavy Industries Complete Landmark Smart Functions JDP

ABS Marks Record-Setting Three Years Without a Work-Related Lost Time Injury

ABS Awarded $2.1 Million for Safety Research

ABS and P&O Maritime Logistics Collaborate on Condition-Based Class Pilot Project

ABS Grants AIP to Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Landmark LPG as Fuel System Design

ABS, the Royal Canadian Navy, and Defence Research & Development Canada Launch Digital Asset Framework Pilot

ABS to Class World’s Largest TYPE-B VLECs by Jiangnan

ABS Leads Consortium to Deliver EU-Funded Study on EEDI’s Future

Common Structural Rules Software Updated with Multiple Enhancements

ABS Expands and Extends Industry-Leading Remote Survey Options

ABS Supports U.S. COVID-19 Response

ABS to Class a Series of Silver Eagle Self Elevating Drilling Units

ABS Remote Survey Becoming Business as Usual

ABS Guides Industry on Harnessing Digital Potential

ABS Publishes Guidance on the Application of Autonomous Functions

ABS is First in Industry to Accept 3D Models for Class Surveys

ABS Supports U.S. Food Banks to Supply More Than 200,000 Meals

ABS First in Industry to Offer Majority of Annual Class Surveys Remotely

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