ABS Issues First-of-its-Kind Software Quality Assessment in Asia Pacific Jun 29, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore and marine industries, has issued the first Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate in the Asia-Pacific region for...

ABS Approval of Novel Concept Advances Gas Development Jun 21, 2017

ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a floating LNG power plant and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) design concept developed by Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation.

ABS Leads MODU Safety Workshop in Norway Jun 9, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore and marine industries, hosted industry representatives at a workshop in Stavanger, Norway...

ABS Nautical Systems Simplifies MRV Compliance May 30, 2017
ABS, a provider of classification and technical services to the offshore and marine industries, has launched ABS Nautical Systems NS Voyage Manager to simplify compliance reporting.

ABS Executives Lead WISE Discussions at OTC May 10, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, led roundtable and panel conversations for more than 200 people at the Women in the Industry Sharing Experiences (WISE) event...

ABS Supports DSME on Novel FLNG Concept May 5, 2017

ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, signed an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) to support safety and...

ABS Approves Innovative Drillship Design May 4, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore industry, is working with industry to improve efficiencies in offshore development.

ABS, HHIC Project Leads to Innovative FSRU Concept May 2, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, continues to support innovation in industry. Working with Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd. (HHIC)...

ABS Approval Supports Safety in Deepwater Production May 1, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Frontier Deepwater Appraisal Solutions LLC for an ultra deepwater Appraisal Production System (APS).

ABS Leads Ballast Water Management Workshop Apr 29, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, hosted a Ballast Water Management (BWM) Workshop for ship owners with BWM systems installed onboard their vessels.

ABS Guide Helps Prevent Dropped Objects Apr 25, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore industry, has provided a systematic approach to dropped object management and prevention.

ABS Research Establishes a Firm Foundation for Jack-Up Moves Apr 17, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore industry, has issued the ABS Guidance Notes on Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations, encompassing...

ABS, Industry Experts Tackle MODU Safety Issues Mar 15, 2017
ABS collaborated with industry experts during its annual Special Committee Meeting held recently to discuss the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)...

ABS Advances Safety in Electric Hybrid Innovation Mar 3, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has published the ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems to provide...

ABS Takes Offshore Safety to New Depths Feb 28, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore industry, has expanded its subsea services team to deliver specialised validation and verification services for subsea systems...