Pioneering LCO₂ Marine Transport: ABS Grants AiP to OSG for Innovative Barge Design

ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. for a first-of-its-kind liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit, supporting U.S. carbon capture and storage initiatives.
The barge is a key component of the Tampa Regional Intermodal Carbon Hub (T-RICH), designed to collect and transport CO₂ emissions from Florida industries to regional sequestration sites.
The vessel features medium-pressure Type-C tanks with a 20,000 metric ton...