ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)

“Nuclear is a commercial shipping disruptor” – ABS CEO

“Nuclear is a commercial shipping disruptor” – ABS CEO
The latest batch of videos from our New Nuclear for Maritime summit, which took place in Houston, TX last month, is now online – with more insights from experts and commentators that show the industry is waking up to CORE POWER’s potential. 

Chief among them was Chris Wiernicki, CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping. In a ‘fireside chat’ session with CORE POWER CEO Mikal Bøe, he voiced his belief that nuclear could transform...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/28/nuclear-is-a-commercial-shipping-disruptor-abs-ceo/

Developed a New Concept Design of FLNG Hull that Achieves Shorter Construction Period and Cost Reduction

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April 14, 2022

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

～Approval in Principle (AIP) from American Bureau of Shipping～

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and JGC CORPORATION (JGC) jointly developed a new concept of FLNG (floating LNG) Hull (Note 1) and have received Approval in Principle (AIP) (Note 2) from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), in which the LNG storage tanks of existing LNG carriers are to be utilized.

FLNG is suitable for the development of offshore natural gas fields, especially small and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/14/developed-a-new-concept-design-of-flng-hull-that-achieves-shorter-construction-period-and-cost-reduction/

Virtual Effective SMS Implementation & DPA requirements 2 & 3 February 2022 -ABS Academy Public course

Virtual Effective SMS Implementation & DPA requirements 2 & 3 February 2022 -ABS Academy Public course

Time schedule:       Daily 10.00- 17:00

Method: Microsoft Teams Platform

Fee:                400 € (450 USD) per participant per day. Discount is offered for 3+ participants.

The courses will be held provided there are 3+ participants registered.

In case you are interested in any of the above courses, please fill in the attached registration form and send it back to us to confirm your participation.

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/26/virtual-effective-sms-implementation-dpa-requirements-2-3-february-2022-abs-academy-public-course/

ABS Brings Together Greek Technical Leaders to Discuss Advanced Maritime Technologies

ABS Brings Together Greek Technical Leaders to Discuss Advanced Maritime Technologies

Scott Groves of Thordon Bearings at the podium

(ATHENS) More than 30 leaders from the Greek Shipping Industry heard about ABS’ work on the latest marine technologies at the seventh annual ABS Hellenic Technical Committee meeting.

Participants heard about the innovative joint development project between ABS, CSSC-SDARI, Thordon Bearings Inc. and National Technical University of Athens on Sterntubeless vessels with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/17/abs-brings-together-greek-technical-leaders-to-discuss-advanced-maritime-technologies/

Chris Leontopoulos from the American Bureau of Shipping delivers guest technical lecture at NTUA

Chris Leontopoulos from the American Bureau of Shipping delivers guest technical lecture at NTUA

Dr Chris Leontopoulos, delivering his speech

Chris Leontopoulos from the American Bureau of Shipping was invited by the National Technical University of Athens, department of Naval Architecture, to deliver an honorary lecture as a guest speaker on “Propulsion Shaft line Smart Bearing Sensor for Self-Diagnosis”.

The lecture lasted for 1.5 hours and the audience included undergraduate and postgraduate...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/17/chris-leontopoulos-from-the-american-bureau-of-shipping-delivers-guest-technical-lecture-at-ntua/

ABS Academy Public VILT courses January -April 2022

ABS Academy Public VILT courses January -April 2022

Dear Viewers,

Kindly see attached the training schedule for January-April 2022

More  details about the courses can be found by clicking here

Time schedule:       Daily 9:30- 17:00

Fee:                400 € per participant per day. Discount is offered for 3+ participants.

The courses will be held provided there are 3+ participants registered.

In case you are interested in any of the above courses, please fill in the attached registration form and send...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/16/abs-academy-public-vilt-courses-january-april-2022/

AVEVA and ABS Join Forces to Unlock Real-time Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Insights for Shipping Industry

AVEVA and ABS Join Forces to Unlock Real-time Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Insights for Shipping Industry

Herve Lours, VP of Marine, AVEVA.

ABS My Digital Fleet Expands Maritime IoT Capabilities with the PI System from AVEVA

London, United Kingdom, 1 November 2021 – AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced today a new strategic alliance with ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/01/aveva-and-abs-join-forces-to-unlock-real-time-digitalisation-and-decarbonisation-insights-for-shipping-industry/

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President, and CEO to Open North American Shipping Week

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President, and CEO to Open North American Shipping Week

Shipowners conference, Posidonia, Athens 2018 Trade Winds

Keynote at SHIPPINGInsight Addresses Maritime Decarbonization

September 27, 2021: Chief Evolution Officer, Carleen Lyden Walker, has announced that Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President, and CEO will deliver the opening keynote presentation at SHIPPINGInsight 2021: Bridging the Decade Fleet Optimization & Innovation Conference and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/28/christopher-j-wiernicki-abs-chairman-president-and-ceo-to-open-north-american-shipping-week/

Deltamarin and GTT receive ABS Approval in Principle for a new LNG-fueled Aframax vessel design

Deltamarin and GTT receive ABS Approval in Principle for a new LNG-fueled Aframax vessel design

Deltamarin and GTT have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the LNG fueled Aframax tanker design. The AiP was received at the Gastech 2021 exhibition in Dubai.

The new design provides increased autonomy while also reducing carbon emissions, providing greener and more efficient solutions for the industry. The vessel will meet the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/24/deltamarin-and-gtt-receive-abs-approval-in-principle-for-a-new-lng-fueled-aframax-vessel-design/

ABS Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting

ABS Hellenic Technical Committee Meeting

Dr. Chris Leontopoulos

ABS conducted esterday, for the first time, the meeting of its Hellenic Technical Committee, virtually. The event was perceived as a success, judging from the high participation of the members of the committee, mainly, technical directors and fleet managers. “It is amazing to realize that all these Greek companies together, represent 25% of the global marine fleet”, commented a senior ABS official.

The agenda ranged from the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/10/abs-hellenic-technical-committee-meeting/

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