Innovative liquid hydrogen tank tech gets ABS AIP

In a development that validates large-scale liquid hydrogen tank technology for shipping, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transportation and storage.

ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.

“Hydrogen is a key enabler for decarbonization, playing critical roles as fuel, feedstock, energy storage and load balancing,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/innovative-liquid-hydrogen-tank-tech-gets-abs-aip/

ABS releases new study on potential for nuclear-powered LNG carriers

ABS, which has a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contract to research barriers to the adoption of advanced nuclear propulsion on commercial vessels, has released a new report on the potential of nuclear technology for maritime. It focuses on the potential for a nuclear-powered LNG carrier fitted with a small modular reactor.

The study looks at the impact of a high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) on the design, operation and emissions of a 145,000 cubic meter LNG carrier. The design was...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abs-releases-new-study-on-potential-for-nuclear-powered-lng-carriers/

ABS helps Hanwha move ahead on ammonia-fueled gas turbine plans

Ammonia-fueled gas turbines are emerging as another green powering option for ships. Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is moving ahead on plans for a 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier with an an electric propulsion system powered by a dual fuel gas turbine. that can burn either ammonia or natural gas as fuel.

The project was unveiled a year ago at the Gastech 2023 event in Singapore when the design received an ABS Approval in Principle (AiP).

The gas turbine that serves as the cornerstone of the electric...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/abs-helps-hanwha-move-ahead-on-ammonia-fueled-gas-turbine-plans/

Amogy ammonia-to-power solution gains ABS NTQ recognition

ABS has issued its New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for the innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system developed by Brooklyn, N.Y., headquartered Amogy.

The Amogy solution splits, or “cracks,” liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, funneling the hydrogen into a fuel cell generating high-performance power. The technology represents a sustainable, clean energy solution tailored for industries such as maritime shipping and power generation.

ABS granted the NTQ following...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/amogy-ammonia-to-power-solution-gains-abs-ntq-recognition/

Crowley partners with ABS on augmented reality for maritime

Crowley and ABS are to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments. The agreement with ABS builds on a new Crowley service network that uses augmented reality (AR) on selected vessels. Crew wear AR goggles to provide real-time visuals of ship equipment to remote technicians to collaborate on solutions. The technology, developed by Canada’s Kognitiv Spark, allows mariners and shoreside crew to more quickly...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/crowley-partners-with-abs-on-augmented-reality-for-maritime/

ABS Joined The International Windship Association

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping, says an article published in offshore energy.

Wind propulsion

The move is being announced as ABS increases its involvement with wind propulsion. The classification society released its guidelines for Wind Assisted Propulsion System Installation in June 2020.

WiSP...

https://mfame.guru/abs-joined-the-international-windship-association/