Once considered future fuels, options like #methanol are quickly becoming current fuels for the #maritime industry. However, as alternative fuel-enabled ships start hitting the water, challenges remain for both availability and understanding risk. 🚢 In this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, join us as representatives from Maersk and ABS discuss Maersk’s decision to build a methanol-ready fleet and some of methanol’s biggest challenges as a marine fuel. 🎙️ Featured on this episode: Dinesh Kumar Balraj, A.P. Moller - Maersk Head of Fleet Operations East Shu Yong Koh, ABS Director of Sustainability Listen, follow, share and review on #podcast platforms everywhere. https://lnkd.in/gYmF7DiV
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Maritime Transportation
Spring, Texas 203,248 followers
Global provider of classification, technical, digital and sustainability services to #maritime and #offshore industries.
About us
Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations. We search for and establish the best solutions for the industries we serve, and are at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation. In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly. The surveyors, engineers, researches and regulatory specialists who form the ABS team work in more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. With a passion for making the world a safer place, while also delivering practical and innovative solutions, ABS stands ready to assist and advance the marine and offshore industries.
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http://www.eagle.org
External link for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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- Maritime Transportation
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Spring, Texas
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1862
- Specialties
- Marine, Offshore, Energy, Shipping, Maritime, Type Approval, Natural Gas, Cyber Security, Condition-Based Monitoring, Vessels, Software, Classification, Certification, Training, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Alternative Fuels, Maritime Safety, Offshore Safety, and Decarbonization
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Spring, Texas 77389, US
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London, EC2N 1AP, GB
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No. 85 Taoyuan Road
Shanghai, Huangpu District 200021, CN
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438 Alexandra Road
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Singapore, Alexandra Point 119958, SG
Employees at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Updates
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🆕 Press Release 🆕 Industry First Advisory from ABS on #Ammonia Bunkering https://lnkd.in/g8vg_8EU ABS has released guidance focused on ammonia bunkering, the first such advisory for the industry. The ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory considers the aspects of bunkering ammonia as a fuel, providing the #maritime industry with a better understanding of the challenges involved and how best to address them. #decarbonization
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This year’s ABS #Sustainability Summit will explore shipping’s alternative fuel options and how technologies and infrastructure can scale to meet future demands. 🌍 Panels will offer insights from lessons learned and gained across industries and how collaboration among key stakeholders within the #maritime community can lead to smarter and more sustainable operations. 🌎 Discussions will highlight the emerging carbon and hydrogen value chains and the impact they will have on the evolving green #shipping ecosystem and the global energy transition. 🌏 Date: Monday, September 2, 2024 Location: NORD EVENT Panoramadeck, Located in the EMPORIO Hamburg, Dammtorwall 15, 20355 Hamburg, Germany Time: 1:30 – 4:00 | Networking reception to follow Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyysN6As
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Adopting alternative fuels and energy efficiency technologies (EETs) in the #maritime industry will likely become more critical under an increasingly stringent regulatory landscape. In ABS’ latest Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: Carbon Neutral Pathways and Transformational Technologies we explore the latest orderbook trends for alternative fuels and summarize them in this PDF. Learn more about these trends and more, download the ABS Outlook here: https://lnkd.in/gy54GvdE #shipping #decarbonization
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🆕 Press Release 🆕 ABS Issues AIP for Novel #OffshoreWind Installation Technology from CLS Wind https://lnkd.in/g_u2trUV ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to CLS Wind for its innovative #wind turbine assembly system. The patented elevator style assembly system promises easier, safer and faster wind turbine and nacelle installation and maintenance, without the use of large cranes and heavy-lift barges or vessels.
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🆕 Press Release 🆕 ABS and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center to Collaborate on Cutting-Edge #Maritime Technologies https://lnkd.in/g8UsMPHM American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center (USCG-RDC) signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door to collaborative research and development on top-of-mind technologies impacting the maritime industry. #shipping #shipsandshipping
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The ABS Aspire Program is celebrating a decade of success! The cohort-based program employs recent college graduates who join ABS as full-time employees for a 12-month rotational working experience, providing both on-the-job and professional development. The anniversary was celebrated along with the graduation of the 2023-24 Aspire class, a group comprised of 26 members with degrees ranging from all sectors of #engineering to #computerscience and #datascience. Among the guests at the ceremony were ABS executives, including Jessica Mahaffey, ABS Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Gareth Burton, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering; Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer; Chuck Kemper, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Robert Clyne, ABS Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary; and Kara Pelecky, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Congratulations to the new graduates and the ABS Aspire Program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjxbi3RX
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ABS was proud to be the platinum sponsor of WISTA UK's Golden Jubilee celebration at the International Maritime Organization to celebrate the achievements of women in #shipping. 🎉 ABS Manager, Business Development, Maria Kyratsoudi, spoke on the panel: Navigating Alternative Fuel Options for #Decarbonization Risks and Hazards – What’s the Fuel? 🛳️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdZETSCK Photo credit: Tushar Rajan Sharma
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🆕 Press Release 🆕 ABS and KRISO(Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering) to Advance SMR-Powered #Vessels and Floating #Power Generation Platforms https://lnkd.in/g427axmY ABS and the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering are working together to advance commercial small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms. #shipping
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The ABS Custom Rule Book (CRB) has been updated to include ABS Rules, Guides, and Requirements published between January 1, 2022 and June 1, 2024. The Custom Rule Book is a powerful tool that allows users to create tailored ABS rule sets quickly. 🛳️ All ABS MyFreedom™ users have access to the updated Custom Rule Book and can register or login here: https://lnkd.in/gj7cEknQ #maritime #shipping #shipsandshipping
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