Christopher J. Wiernicki: Decarbonization is a once-in-a-generation opportunity
ABS Chairman, Christopher J. Wiernicki, emphasizes maritime decarbonization as a key driver for a national maritime strategy, security, and job creation.
Read moreABS Chairman, Christopher J. Wiernicki, emphasizes maritime decarbonization as a key driver for a national maritime strategy, security, and job creation.
Read moreEastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and classification societies, ABS and Lloyd’s Register, committing six of its Ammonia dual-fuel newbuilds to be registered under the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) upon delivery.
Read moreWhile most American ports have decarbonization plans in place, a new report shows there are significant challenges to advancing emission-reduction projects, including financial constraints, low technology readiness and physical space limitations, according to ABS.
Read moreGTT has obtained two new Approvals in Principle (AIP) from the classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register for cargo transfer operations between Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) equipped with the Mark III technology developed by GTT.
Read moreABS has awarded ECOLOG, with an industry first ISM Document of Compliance for the operation of liquified CO2 carriers on behalf of the Bermuda flag administration.
Read moreABS has joined the BlueBARGE Project, a program funded by the Horizon Europe program and involving 14 partners from 10 European countries to develop a comprehensive solution for offshore electrical power bunkering.
Read moreA universal, global carbon tax on shipping is coming, as alternative blue fuels made with carbon capture emerge as a critical step in the energy transition at sea, Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, said during CERAWeek.
Read moreEnhancements to the HSQE and Vetting Manager module enable owners to transition to SIRE 2.0’s risk-based approach, which allows better management of areas of vulnerability, while also helping operators assess future vessel performance, ABS highlights.
Read moreUpdated Marine Vessel Rules include new functional requirements and a risk-based methodology to accommodate the latest technology, writes Dan Cronin, ABS
Read moreThe American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published the ABS ESG Blueprint, a report full of best practices and effective strategies for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) monitoring and reporting.
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