[image] ABS proudly participated in the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar, held on February 4-5, 2025. This event brought together industry leaders and innovators, fostering discussions on the future of maritime operations.
ABS Approves New Digital Application from Kongsberg Marine
Support for Remote Verification of Dynamic Positioning Systems [image] (HOUSTON) The Dynamic Positioning Digital Survey (DPDS) from Kongsberg Marine has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The DPDS application
Advanced Vessel Designs, Carbon Capture and Cost of Compliance Headline ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

Advanced Vessel Designs, Carbon Capture and Cost of Compliance Headline ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting
Strengthening Partnerships and Delivering Next-Generation Classification Services to Meet Evolving Industry Needs [image] (DUBAI) The impact of carbon capture and digital technologies as well as IMO Mid-Term Measures and FuelEU on
ABS FEED Approval Allows ECO TLP[®] to Begin Project Testing
Step Forward for Deep Water Floating Offshore Wind Platform Design for XXL Wind Turbines [image] (HOUSTON) ABS approved the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) documents for a deep water floating offshore wind
ABS Delivers Synthetic Fuels and Nuclear Power Reports for the European Maritime Safety Agency
Final Two Reports Complete Series of Six from ABS-Led Consortium [image] (ATHENS) The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published the final two reports in a series of six, focused on
New Nuclear Technology a Generational Opportunity for US Shipbuilding, Says ABS Chairman and CEO
Development of a Marinized SMR Demonstrator is Key to Success Believes Christopher J. Wiernicki [image] (HOUSTON) New nuclear reactor technology represents a once in a generation opportunity for U.S. industrial policy.
Nuclear-Electric Propelled Vessel Design from HD KSOE Earns ABS Approval
[image] (HOUSTON) A pioneering nuclear propelled containership designed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle from ABS. The groundbreaking design for a 15k
The Calculus for Net Zero in Shipping by 2050 Must Include Nuclear, Says ABS Chairman and CEO
Commercial Model is Compelling Says Christopher J. Wiernicki (HOUSTON) “New nuclear technology is a global decarbonization solution and a commercial shipping disruptor. There is no net zero by 2050 without nuclear.” That
ABS Approves Novel Floating Wind Platform Developed by Aikido Technologies
[image] (HOUSTON) ABS has issued a statement of maturity to Aikido’s innovative floating wind platform design, the latest stage in new technology qualification. As part of the process, ABS witnessed
ABS Approves OO-STAR Floating Wind Foundation Design
(HAMBURG) The OO-STAR floater, designed to support the largest wind turbines in the world in the harshest offshore environments, has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The concrete
ABS Continues to Strengthen and Grow Its Leadership Footprint in Southeast Asia
Expanding Capabilities and Class Services to Meet the Evolving Needs of the Marine and Offshore Industries [image] (SINGAPORE) ABS is investing in the expansion of its services to build on its
ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Ammonia FPSO with Carbon Capture from MODEC and TOYO
(TOKYO) A new design for an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that features onboard carbon capture technology for blue ammonia production has received approval in principle (AIP)
Italian Administration Delegates Authority to ABS for ISPS Audits
(ROME) ABS will deliver audits of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) on behalf of the Italian Administration from January 1, 2025, following an agreement signed
- ABS Approves Ammonia Fuel Retrofit Solution from Nikkiso
- ABS and Hanwha Offshore Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Sustainability, Digitalization and Cybersecurity
- Ammonia FPSO Design from Samsung Heavy Industries Receives ABS Approval
- ABS Issues Approval to Leading Japanese Companies for LCO2 Carrier Designs
- ABS Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Rules for Floating Nuclear Power at Joint Forum with Idaho National Laboratory
- ABS to Lead Digital Twin, Condition Monitoring Project for Petrobras FPSOs
- Shipping is Entering the Fifth Industrial Revolution, Says ABS Chairman and CEO
- Safety, Alternative Fuels as Cargo and Technologies for the Future of the Maritime Industry Lead Discussion at ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting
- ABS Wavesight eLogs Selected by Noble Corporation for Offshore Digital Recordkeeping, Expanding Adoption Across Entire Fleet
- Carbon Capture, Energy Efficiency Technologies and Emerging Market Trends Lead the Discussion at the ABS Korea National Committee