American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

A New Era for Offshore Rules Begins January 1, 2025! 🌊 🌊 🌊 The new ABS Offshore #Rules represent a major step forward—integrating the latest industry feedback to improve clarity, efficiency and ease of access. Get ahead of the upcoming rule changes for the #offshore industry. Hear from ABS Vice President of Class Standards, Dan Cronin, and ABS Vice President and Chief Engineer, Derek Novak, on what to expect with the new, consolidated and improved ABS Offshore Rules. Access ABS Offshore Rules here: https://lnkd.in/gBv6BbKU

Sundeep Shaw, ABS Manager, Global Sustainability, will deliver the presentation 'Strategies to Meet Emission Targets Using #Biofuels' during Session III at the 3rd Sustainable #Maritime Fuels Forum by InventU in Brussels, Belgium. 🌳 Find out more about ABS' #Sustainability Services here: https://lnkd.in/gzam5aED

Wishing you a 🦃Happy Thanksgiving!   We are thankful for our loyal clients, collaborators, vendors and colleagues.

Stergios Stamopoulos, ABS Director, Global Sustainability, will join a panel about 'Ports, Harbours and Infrastructure' on Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. CST at the Maritime Decarbonization Conference, Americas conference in Houston, Texas hosted by Riviera Maritime Media Ltd. Jorge Segovia, MBA, ABS Senior Engineer I, will be joining the 'Onboard Carbon Capture and Nuclear Panel' on Thursday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. CST. If you are unable to attend, please visit our sustainability page to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzam5aED

ABS showcased its commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the #offshore industry with a packed agenda for OSEA 2024. 🌏 Ben Ford, ABS Director, Business Development moderated the "The Decarbonising and Digitalised World” session, leading key discussions on decarbonization approaches for the #FPSO industry, harnessing digital solutions to enhance operational efficiencies, building and financing next-generation FPSOs, and the impact on vessel demand and crew. Ben also served as the Track Chairperson. He was joined by a distinguished panel including: ● Gilles Lamerie, Group Subcontract Director, SBM Offshore ● Jonas Berge, Senior Director, Applied Technology, Emerson ● Lars Gunnar Vogt, Chief Technical Officer, Yinson Production ● Soichi Ide, Group Executive Managing Officer, Head of Project Execution, MODEC Hai Gu, ABS Vice President, Technology, moderated the “Towards the Electrification of the Offshore Industry” session. Industry specialists delved into the transformative power of electrification in advancing offshore energy production towards a more sustainable and efficient future. 🔋 The session featured distinguished panellists: ● Dr. Alf Kare A., Regional Manager AMEA, ABB Marine & Ports ● Jan Viggo Johansen, Managing Director, marinEV, Yinson GreenTech ● Seshadri Gopalakrishnan, Assistant Manager, Offshore Technology, Seatrium Ilias Soultanias, ABS Manager, Sustainability, contributed as a panelist in the “Leading the Charge for Sustainable Offshore Operations” session. This session covered topics such as optimizing efficiency and safety in the next generation of vessel and platform designs, new investment avenues and technologies in light of evolving offshore operation trends, the current state of offshore electrification and the capex and opex implications, and preparing for upcoming emission compliance requirements. Thank you to all the participants and attendees for making #OSEA2024 a remarkable event.

Join us for a #webinar exploring ABS’ industry leading new #offshore rules. Bringing together #standards from our rules on Mobile Offshore Units, Floating Production Installations, Offshore Installations and Drillships into one cohesive document, the ABS Offshore Rules are the most comprehensive, clear, efficient and up-to-date framework for the design, construction, operations and decommissioning of offshore units and assets. In this webinar we will explore how these rules enable greater clarity, efficiency and compliance for the offshore industry. Matthew Tremblay, ABS Vice President, Global Offshore Markets, and Dan Cronin, Vice President, Class Standards, will help navigate the changes. Wednesday, December 11th at 9:00 AM GMT & 10:00 AM CST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjGuAAmS

At ABS, we're committed to increasing clarity and transparency when it comes to navigating rules and guides supporting the safe construction, operation and decommissioning of #offshore assets. That's why we developed the new consolidated ABS Offshore Rules. Access the new ABS Offshore Rules by visiting:  https://lnkd.in/gBv6BbKU

🚨COMING SOON! On the next episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, we take a deep dive into a revolutionary vessel design that removes the stern tube and reduces the risk of oil leaks from the propeller shaft. 🎙️ Join us next week as we discuss the sterntubeless design and its impact on the #maritime industry with Craig Carter of Thordon Bearings Inc., and Chris Leontopoulos of ABS. Follow the #podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere fine maritime podcast are to know when the episode drops. #shipping https://lnkd.in/g9HMzqfJ

It has been a busy few days for the ABS team in Baku with important talks, keynote speeches and client meetings. Ezekiel Davis, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe, joined global experts and leading industry figures at COP29 Azerbaijan to discuss the sustainable future of the #maritime industry highlighting that “the true solution to maritime #decarbonization depends on three key elements—awareness, collaboration, and the human factor. While the challenges are immense, these fundamental elements guide us in the right direction. Partnering with organizations like Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company – ASCO, we contribute to transforming our industry.” Photo credit: ASCO

G-NAOE 2024 organized by Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA) took place in Southampton, United Kingdom. The conference gathered 225 participants from 15 countries, fostering an inspiring and collaborative environment within the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering. 🌍 The main theme entitled “Riding the Smart Wave for a Safer Ocean,” emphasized the role of innovative, environmentally friendly technologies in shaping a sustainable #maritime future.  🌏 Six ABS papers were presented, ranging from Applied Technology to AI and Digital Twins to Clean Energy Transition. Ezekiel Davis, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe, delivered a keynote speech on 'Maritime Innovation' and Dr. Spyros Hirdaris CEng,FRINA,FSNAME, ABS Manager, Global Ship Systems Center, received a best paper award on ABS’ joint work on AI and Ship Systems with Aalto University (Finland), Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. (Greece) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China). 🌏 The Society of Naval Architects of Korea and ABS will cohost the next G-NAOE in Houston, Texas in 2026.