The American Bureau of Shipping hosted the 15th gathering of its Greek Technical Advisory Panel at the landmark Spyros Loverdos Foundation Library Fondazione, bringing together more than 40 top-level leaders…
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December 3rd, 2025 – Deltamarin and China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society ABS for a new versatile Floating Production Storage and…
Maritime Technologies Forum issues new guidelines for conducting Qualitative Risk Assessments for Alternative-fuelled Ships
Guidelines introduce common methodology for alternative fuel risk assessments 12 NOVEMBER 2025 –Tokyo. The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of guidelines for conducting qualitative risk assessments for alternative-fuelled ships:…
The ABS forum: From Policy to Practice: Trading in U.S. Waters and IMO MEPC Outcomes
What an event that was on the 23rd of October at the Chios auditorium of the Marriott hotel in Athens! A well attended forum with excellent speakers, good Q&A time…
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | ABS Athens Office, Kallithea We invite you to an exclusive seminar designed for shipowners, operators, managers and charterers who are navigating the evolving landscape of…
We are proud to announce that Chairman David A. Wright of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will join the From Policy to Practice: Key Regulatory Milestones panel at the New Nuclear for Maritime: A New Era for…
ABS CAP: Raising the Bar in Ship Condition Excellence 16SEPT Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Hellenic Ship Safety Center (ABS Premises) for an exclusive event showcasing…
FuelEU Solutions and Digital Innovation Seminar Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | ABS Athens Office, Kallithea We invite you to an exclusive seminar designed for shipowners, operators, managers and charterers who…
2025 ABS Sustainability Summit We’re just one month away from the 2025 ABS Sustainability Summit—your opportunity to explore the future of maritime sustainability and compliance.Date: Monday, September 15, 2025Time: 3:00 – 5:30 PM…
ABS Expands Network of Cutting-Edge Learning Hubs with New Hellenic Ship Safety Center
Immersive Scenarios Blended with Classroom Instruction to Prepare Seafarers for Emerging Technologies (ATHENS) ABS opened the doors on its latest training center, the Hellenic Ship Safety Center in Athens, harnessing the…
Recently, the “Energy House” facility in Stord, Norway, was visited by Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, Vice President of Technology at ABS, and Dr. Minas Diacakis, Senior Engineer at the ABS Global…
ABS proudly hosted the prestigious Technology and Sustainability Forum in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, uniting over 50 esteemed clients and industry leaders to shape the future of marine and offshore innovation.…
MEPC 83 Seminar in Athens ABS is pleased to host an expert briefing on the outcomes of MEPC 83 and the strategic implications for international shipping. The event will provide…
“Nuclear is a commercial shipping disruptor” – ABS CEO The latest batch of videos from our New Nuclear for Maritime summit, which took place in Houston, TX last month, is…
ABS hosted the 13th Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting in Athens, Greece, bringing almost 40 industry-leading executives to explore the latest advancements in maritime technologies and innovation. Chaired by Dr. Chris…
Following the pre Posidonia 2024 interview with the President and COO of ABS John McDonald as well as that with Vassilios Kroustallis, Senior Vice president of ABS, two months ago, …
We are pleased to bring you in full Vassilios Kroustallis’ speech at Tradewinds Shipowners Forum Japan 2024in mid October at Conrad Tokyo on “Opportunities for Shipping in Japan’s World Leadership…
ABS Seminar: FuelEU & Carbon Capture in Maritime // Tuesday 26 November 2024 // National Gallery
FuelEU Implementation and the Potential of Carbon Capture in Maritime The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is organizing the event “FuelEU Implementation and the Potential of Carbon Capture in Maritime”…
by Anny Zade We have been more than fortunate to accommodate the responses from our Vassilios Kroustallis, Senior Vice president of ABS, on some significant topics considered by the current…
Liberian Registry issues Design Verification Assessment for HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering High-Pressure Pump for LNG Fuel Gas Supply Systems
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is proud to announce HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering’s (KSOE) SD Business Division has been awarded with a Design Verification Assessment…
New academic research published on the Impact of Digital Twins Technology in Maritime Fleet and Safety Management
The integration of advanced technologies in areas such as safety, navigation, maintenance, security, supply chain management, and environmental impact can enable shipping maritime companies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs,…
In this year’s Sustainability Summit, ABS will take a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the making of the latest ABS Outlook during a fireside chat with ABS Vice President…
ABS is excited to participate in SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, taking place September 3-6 in Hamburg, Germany. SMM offers a perfect stage for gathering insights and networking…



