ABS Approves Innovative Hydrogen Vacuum Insulation System from HD KSOE
on 21 January 2025 at 7:00 pm
Validates Large-Scale Liquid Hydrogen Tank Technology for Shipping [image] (BUSAN) HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transport and storage. The vacuum insulation system from HD KSOE is designed to reduce the time required to create a vacuum in large tanks, essential for transportation. The new technology allows maintaining a vacuum state at –253℃, which KSOE says enables safer and loss-free transport of large quantities of liquid hydrogen. ABS completed design
on 2 January 2025 at 8:56 pm
[image] (DOHA) Strong global growth of LNG and in the orders for vessels needed to carry it, as well as key regulatory changes and critical technologies for the energy transition led the discussion at the ABS Maritime Committee in Qatar. Industry leaders from Qatar heard ABS President and COO John McDonald detail how ABS’ best-in-class safety performance and superior Port State Control performance, combined with strong fleet safety underline its focus on safety and its mission. Members heard ABS continues to hold a leading position in the global orderbook and has grown the fleet to
ABS and Akselos Sign Floating Wind MOU
on 23 December 2024 at 7:45 pm
Collaboration Focused on Engineering and Certification [image] (HOUSTON) ABS and Akselos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance engineering and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions aimed at optimizing design, reducing costs, and improving efficiency for the floating wind sector globally. The collaboration utilizes ABS’s expertise in offshore certification and classification with Akselos’ simulation technology for structural risk mitigation and optimization.
Italian Administration Delegates Authority to ABS for ISPS Audits
on 20 December 2024 at 4:30 pm
[image] (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 at Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport. As a Recognized Organization of the Italian Administration, ABS will conduct statutory activities including approval of Ship Security Plans, security verifications, issuance of Interim International Ship Security Certificates and International Ship Security Certificates for ships with ABS Class. Paolo Puccio, ABS Manager, Business
on 19 December 2024 at 8:00 pm
Christopher J. Wiernicki Speaks at the White House on the Future of Sustainable Transportation [image] (WASHINGTON D.C.) “Many of our sustainable transportation programs and initiatives tend to become mode-centric, but it is critically important to optimize the overall sustainable freight transportation across modes from origin to destination, which requires a system of systems focus.” That was the message to U.S. transportation industry and Government leaders from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki at the Sustainable Freight Workshop at the White House. Wiernicki