American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is launching a global ABS Electrification Center to support maritime decarbonization projects.
According to ABS, the Electrification Center, consisting of engineers and technical specialists, will support cutting-edge electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards, and stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and worldwide.
ABS is proud to invest in this new center and use our deep industry knowledge to enable research to improve emerging battery technologies, fuel cells and shore power connection technologies to understand the risks of electrified vessels and to support infrastructure planning
… said John McDonald, ABS President and Chief Operating Officer.
It will also provide support for the electrification of harbor and coastal craft, aligning with initiatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The center will use the latest technologies, including ABS’ extensive experience in simulation and modeling.
We welcome the set-up of the ABS Electrification Centre in Singapore. This complements our efforts to electrify the domestic craft sector, adding to the local knowledge and expertise on evolving electrification technologies and standards.
… added Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA.
ABS is also investing in this new center to enable research to improve emerging battery technologies, fuel cells, and shore power connection technologies, understanding the risks of electrified vessels and supporting infrastructure planning as ports become increasingly electrified and connected.
To remind, these past days ABS has showcased its commitment in aiding maritime decarbonization by awarding various Approvals in Principle (AiPs) to companies for their technological breakthroughs such as:
- An AiP to Hanwha Ocean for its world’s first zero-carbon gas carrier
- An AiP to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in ammonia-fueled ships and an AiP for two new solutions that support autonomous navigation.
- An Aip to Hudong-Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard for its liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier design, currently the world’s largest with 271,000 cubic meters of cargo tank capacity.
