ALL NEW SHIPS SHOULD BE BUILT TO A SEAWATER-LUBRICATED STERNTUBELESS SHIP DESIGN, SAYS LEONTOPOULOS Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated…
The uncertainty surrounding the use of alternative fuels and the multitude of solutions available to shipowners to cut their vessel emissions, dominated discussions at the first Elaborate Communications Decarbonisation Summit…
Climate-tech pioneer Seabound sets sights on decarbonizing the shipping industry following successful maiden voyage LONDON, FEBRUARY 8 2024 – Seabound, the UK-based leader in carbon capture solutions for the shipping industry, has…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Sept. 27, 2023) – Crowley and ABS, a leading provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of…
Leading classification societies outline roadmap to GHG emissions target reduction The world’s leading classification societies for the marine industry are returning to Posidonia this June, following the pandemic-induced hiatus, during…
New SANS Research Reveals Cyber Attackers are Actively Targeting OT/ICS Environments: Critical Systems are at High Risk and Demand Priority from IT Security ABS Group-sponsored survey reports 45% of participants estimate threats to…
American Club and ABSG on “A Primer on IMO Cyber Security Risk Management Guidelines” AUGUST 21, 2020 CIRCULAR NO. 32/20 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member:…
LOC Group – Basic Design for a New Build Cable Lay Ship for Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Industry Longitude Engineering (Longitude), an LOC Group company, is pleased to announce it has…
NAMEPA Houston event receives strong industry support Disruption in Maritime Industry Prompts High Participation, Support for NAMEPA Houston Conference HOUSTON, TX – February 24, 2020 – Uncertainty and disruption in the…
ABS Participates in Seminar at the National Technical University of Athens ABS Greece was invited by the National Technical University of Athens to deliver a seminar on propulsion shafting…
Navigating SHIPPINGInsight 2019 Dear All: Please find attached the latest developing agenda for SHIPPINGInsight 2019. It is growing every day, and getting more meaningful. I wanted to break down the…
Daily News Briefing News in and around LISW19 In the 09/11/2019 edition: Port of Southampton and Government launch UK first Port Economic Partnership ABS Brings Together Industry Leaders to Discuss…
Hellenic American Maritime Forum, Day 2: Addressing industry’s key issues to stay ahead of compliance The second day of the inaugural Hellenic American Maritime Forum was successfully concluded on Thursday 30rd of May, at Megaron…
Greek Shipping Hall of Fame unveils 2018 Inductees, highlighting glorious past of Greek shipping industry Glittering event in Athens supports children’s charity Hellenic Hope [April 11, 2019] Today’s Greek shipping…
The third ABS Hellenic Technical Committee meeting took place on November 21st at The Margi Hotel outside of Athens, Greece. More than 40 distinguished members of the maritime industry and other…
RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) continues in their quest in the practical integration of drone technology in the world maritime surveying with yet another class society approval for the use…
Enhanced software facilitates IACS compliance for latest CSR requirements 15 August 2018 – Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and ABS, has released…
Project key to building a reliable global-scale bunkering network Athens, Greece, June 27th 2018 – ABS has signed a pioneering Joint Development Program (JDP) with probunkers to provide technical support as they…
ABS Hong Kong hosted a seminar on “Propulsion Systems Optimization and Approval” last November as part of Hong Kong Maritime Week activities. The aim of the seminar was to increase…
Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Technology Manager of Machinery and Industry Systems, has built a stellar reputation throughout industry for his research and engineering skills and for developing innovative solutions. On…
29 November, 2016, London. SEA\LNG – which works to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel – has welcomed two new partners, each representing key aspects…
Innovative project for globally-trading LNG-powered vessels will work with energy major Shell to investigate potential LNG supply options and requirements Athens, Greece, September 26, 2016. Project Forward and Shell have come…
Industry partners address critical technology challenges. (Singapore) ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the offshore industry, is pursuing multiple major joint development projects (JDPs) with Keppel Offshore & Marine…
ABS Launches Industries’ First CyberSafetyTM Series with Cybersecurity Guidance Note Risk-based asset management program addresses key cyber issues, shares best practices for safety and security in marine and offshore environments…
Parties bring together technical capabilities on trans-Arctic shipping (Shanghai) ABS, a leading provider of classification services to the global marine industry, has signed a Cooperation Agreement on Trans-Arctic Shipping Development with…