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A New Era for Offshore Rules Begins January 1, 2025! ?? ?? ?? The new ABS Offshore #Rules represent a major step forward—integrating the latest industry feedback to improve clarity, efficiency and ease of access. Get ahead of the upcoming rule changes for the #offshore industry. Hear from ABS Vice President of Class Standards, Dan Cronin, and ABS Vice President and Chief Engineer, Derek Novak, on what to expect with the new, consolidated and improved ABS Offshore Rules. Access ABS Offshore Rules here: https://lnkd.in/gBv6BbKU

??COMING SOON! On the next episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, we take a deep dive into a revolutionary vessel design that removes the stern tube and reduces the risk of oil leaks from the propeller shaft. ??? Join us next week as we discuss the sterntubeless design and its impact on the #maritime industry with Craig Carter of Thordon Bearings Inc., and Chris Leontopoulos of ABS. Follow the #podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere fine maritime podcast are to know when the episode drops. #shipping https://lnkd.in/g9HMzqfJ

It has been a busy few days for the ABS team in Baku with important talks, keynote speeches and client meetings. Ezekiel Davis, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe, joined global experts and leading industry figures at COP29 Azerbaijan to discuss the sustainable future of the #maritime industry highlighting that “the true solution to maritime #decarbonization depends on three key elements—awareness, collaboration, and the human factor. While the challenges are immense, these fundamental elements guide us in the right direction. Partnering with organizations like Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company – ASCO, we contribute to transforming our industry.” Photo credit: ASCO

G-NAOE 2024 organized by Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA) took place in Southampton, United Kingdom. The conference gathered 225 participants from 15 countries, fostering an inspiring and collaborative environment within the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering. ?? The main theme entitled “Riding the Smart Wave for a Safer Ocean,” emphasized the role of innovative, environmentally friendly technologies in shaping a sustainable #maritime future. ??? Six ABS papers were presented, ranging from Applied Technology to AI and Digital Twins to Clean Energy Transition. Ezekiel Davis, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe, delivered a keynote speech on 'Maritime Innovation' and Dr. Spyros Hirdaris CEng,FRINA,FSNAME, ABS Manager, Global Ship Systems Center, received a best paper award on ABS’ joint work on AI and Ship Systems with Aalto University (Finland), Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. (Greece) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China). ?? The Society of Naval Architects of Korea and ABS will cohost the next G-NAOE in Houston, Texas in 2026.?

ABS hosted an informative seminar in Limassol, Cyprus, bringing together industry leaders to explore the latest trends and developments shaping the #maritime industry. ?? Ezekiel Davis, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, Europe, and Dhaval Mehta MBA, ABS Vice President, Regional Operations, Europe, welcomed the guests to the event. The agenda delved into the main categories that have led to port state control detentions, the most identified deficiencies, and strategies to comply with major environmental regulations with Costas Xidis, ABS Assistant Chief Surveyor, Lucia Moledo, ABS Principal Surveyor and Stela Spiraj, ABS Senior Engineer, Regulatory Affairs, providing valuable insights on these critical topics. Vasileios Gkikas, ABS Director, Business Development, Global Bulk Carriers Sector Lead, presented the recent developments of the bulk carrier segment and Christoph Rasewsky, ABS Global Container Sector Lead, addressed various topics related to the container #shipping segment, including the development of green technologies and low or #zerocarbon fuels as well as an overview of the global container shipping landscape. ??? Thanks to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to meeting you again at our next event!

#Nuclear technology took the spotlight at the 2024 Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) President’s Invitation Lecture in London, supported by ABS. Jonathan E. Stephens, Nuclear Engineer and Manager at BWX Technologies, Inc., delivered a compelling keynote presentation titled?'Nuclear Technology for Commercial Maritime Propulsion.'?His address highlighted the transformative potential of modern nuclear technology in tackling the #maritime industry’s energy transition challenges. David Davenport-Jones, ABS Director of Business Development, presented Stephens an award recognizing his dedication and leadership in advancing nuclear innovation for maritime applications. The event also featured insightful contributions from Dr. Spyros Hirdaris CEng,FRINA,FSNAME, ABS Manager of the Global Ship Systems Center. Dr. Hirdaris shared expert perspectives, enriching the discussion on the opportunities and complexities of integrating nuclear technology into commercial #shipping. David said: “Modern nuclear technology appears to answer many of the questions posed to our industry about the energy transition. Safely harnessing this technology for shipping will require the extraordinary skill and technical expertise of RINA members. That’s why we are proud to support the RINA President’s Invitation Lecture, an event that fosters key dialogue on pivotal topics for our industry.” ABS continues to lead the global energy transition through research and collaboration. Its efforts include exploring advanced nuclear reactor technologies and their potential to revolutionize maritime and offshore applications, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainability. Find out more about ABS' Requirements for Nuclear Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications here:?https://lnkd.in/gWpfXmaY

We are proud to announce that?Zentech Incorporated?is the first U.S.-based company to receive the ABS SMART(SHM) Tier 2 Product Design Assessment certificate for its structural health monitoring solution. The Zentech Asset Integrity Management Solution (ZAIMS) is designed to support smart functionality for safety and operational efficiencies on both #marine #vessels and #offshore units. Learn more about the development of ZAIMS here:??https://lnkd.in/gP5yzPyV

Join us on board the tugboat?Signet Capella?for a special episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast. https://lnkd.in/gEEyqHgn ?? On this episode, Tim McCallum (Signet Maritime Corporation), Dmitry Kapiturov, P.Eng (Robert Allan Ltd.) and Scott Sienkiewicz (ABS) joined host Brad Cox to discuss the impact of 3D modeling on ship designing, plan approval and #shipbuilding. ???

Discover how to perform verification and validation of digital twins, increasingly utilized in the #maritime and #offshore industries. ?? ?? Watch this webinar with Brian Corbett, ABS Principal Engineer, and Eric VanDerHorn, ABS Technology Manager, to dive into the realm of digital twins. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gxzTuESH

It was great to see so many clients and friends during Hong Kong Maritime Week. ?? ABS had an action-packed week in this great #maritime city, take a look at our photos below to see what we were up to! #ShipsAndShipping #shipping