improving technical standards for offshore equipment safety
As part of its mission to serve the public interest as well as the needs of members and clients by promoting offshore safety and security, ABS has recently convened the inaugural meeting of the ABS Offshore Equipment Advisory Committee.
A group of technical advisors gathered on Wednesday, 4 March 2015, at the ABS Energy Corridor office to exchange information for Rule development and enhancement of classification services for offshore equipment. One of the primary focuses of the Committee is to gather information from offshore experts to guide changes and additions to publications such as the ABS Guide for the Classification of Drilling Systems.
“The ABS Offshore Equipment Committee plays an important role in bringing together key stakeholders to provide critical expertise to improve standards for equipment safety,” says ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. “ABS will continue to work with industry, academia and government to develop a robust offshore safety regime that safeguards assets, the environment and most importantly people.”
Source: ABS