Gareth Burton

SHI wins ABS approval for new LH2 carrier design

ABS has issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier.

The 20,000 cubic meter capacity LH2 carrier features Type C tanks. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.

“Through this joint development project, SHI secured a detailed design for a liquefied hydrogen cargo containment system and cargo handling system. SHI plans to prepare for commercialization of liquefied hydrogen...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/shi-wins-abs-approval-for-new-lh2-carrier-design/

World’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel gains AIP

Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of UC San Diego’s new hydrogen-hybrid research vessel, the Coastal-Class Research Vessel (CCRV). The CCRV will be operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography and feature an innovative propulsion system that utilizes hydrogen fuel cells for zero-emissions operation.

Glosten and the project’s electrical integrator, Siemens...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/worlds-first-hydrogen-hybrid-research-vessel-gains-aip/

Sea Machines autonomy system on board Foss tug gains ABS AiP

The Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomy system on board the Foss Maritime tug Rachael Allen gained Approval in Principle from ABS, marking a major advancement in bringing autonomy to the marine supply chain

The approval followed the established process of new technology qualification and document evaluation in accordance with ABS Rules and Guides, a successful product review and shows that the Sea Machines technology conforms with ABS requirements addressing its use aboard.

Rachael Allen will...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/sea-machines-autonomy-system-on-board-foss-tug-gains-abs-aip/