The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a floating offshore substation design tailored for deepwater wind farms. This innovative concept features a robust structural health management system, enhancing asset integrity and enabling efficient electricity transmission from wind turbines to onshore grids.
ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries a Product Design Assessment certificate for its Condition-Based Maintenance System (SCBM), achieving a SMART Tier 2 PDA. This certification highlights SCBM’s compliance with ABS’s standards for innovative maritime technologies, enhancing machinery health monitoring and operational performance through real-time data and AI analysis.
ABS has granted approval in principle to Samsung Heavy Industries for the HyfloWind Float, a hybrid floating offshore wind structure. This innovative design utilizes a concrete-based steel composite, allowing for local fabrication and reduced costs. Ahn Young-Kyu highlighted its benefits for customers prioritizing local content in renewable energy projects.
ABS and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the international standardization of smart ship and shipyard technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance shipbuilding practices, streamline certification processes, and develop a conformity assessment framework, benefiting the maritime industry and equipment manufacturers in Korea.
ABS has signed an agreement to acquire MetaSHIP intellectual property and vessel simulator software from Orka Informatics, pending Turkish regulatory approval. This move aims to enhance ABS’s maritime training solutions, offering accessible digital training on board, in ports, or from home, while improving fleet safety and compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has inaugurated a maritime technology centre in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to foster innovation in smart systems, robotics, and AI. This initiative, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, aims to enhance local expertise and collaboration among industry stakeholders while addressing operational challenges in shipping.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received Approval in Principle (AIP) for its ammonia vent treatment system from ABS and LISCR. This innovative system employs compact scrubbers to safely manage ammonia emissions during purging, ensuring environmental compliance and supporting sustainable shipping practices in the maritime industry.
Jana Marine Services has made history by becoming the first to receive the CR-Ex cyber resilience notation for its Self-Elevating Units: JANA 505, 508, and 509. This recognition enhances cyber safety protocols in accordance with IACS standards, showcasing technological advancement and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for economic diversification.
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and Samsung Heavy Industries have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by obtaining the world’s first Approval in Principle for an LNG carrier powered by a small modular salt reactor. This innovative reactor technology promises enhanced safety and efficiency, marking a significant advancement in maritime drive technology.
ABS has awarded classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a 20-meter fully autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for deepwater operations. This certification underscores ABS’s commitment to innovation and safety, signaling to the maritime industry that Saildrone’s USVs are safe, tested, and ready for large-scale deployment.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has teamed up with Saronic Technologies to advance autonomous maritime technologies. Their memorandum of understanding focuses on enhancing technical requirements for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs). ABS aims to redefine operational standards, promoting safety and efficiency in the maritime sector through innovative solutions.
ABS and Saronic Technologies have signed an MOU to collaborate on autonomous maritime technologies, aiming to enhance requirements for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs). ABS Chairman Christopher J. Wiernicki emphasized the potential for safer operations, while Saronic’s CEO Dino Mavrookas looks forward to advancing industry standards through this partnership.
ABS is addressing thermal runaway risks from Lithium-ion battery fires in maritime transport. Collaborating with Texas A&M University, they developed a simulation model to replicate thermal runaway at the cell level, providing insights for effective firefighting strategies. Enhanced fire protection guidelines for Ro-Ro cargo spaces further strengthen maritime safety.
ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for a floating small modular reactor (SMR) power module. This innovative design aims to generate electricity offshore, supporting port facilities and surrounding communities while promoting clean energy solutions.
Recent research by ABS examines ammonia’s safety concerns in machine rooms and during bunkering operations. The study, Security Insights for Ammonia as a Sea Fuel, uses advanced simulations to assess ammonia’s behavior on ships. It emphasizes risk quantification, effective leak detection, and proactive strategies for safe ammonia usage as a marine fuel.
