Guidance launched for FPSOs in Brazil
ABS has launched a support package for offshore operators in Brazil’s complex regulatory environment. It also published a technical advisory and two new notations.
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Decarbonisation:energy market scenarios and the impact on the shipping fleet
The shipping industry must consider multiple factors in moving towards decarbonisation, including the future demand for energy and the varied impact on short and deepsea fleet, writes Georgios Plevrakis, Director of Global Sustainability at ABS.
Why Cyber Security Assessment is more important than ever
In response to the cyber security matters that keep arising, US Coast Guard has released Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-20, in which addresses cyber security risks and states its position on cyber risk management controls for maritime facilities regulated under the 33 CFR 105 code of federal regulations.
Concept of Operations document for autonomous systems and its purpose
In a recently launched advisory, the US-based classification society ABS provides information about autonomous functions in the shipping industry and explains what the Concept of Operations (ConOps) document is and how it can be used for autonomous operations.
A risk management framework on COVID-19 for ships
ABS has launched guidance on sanitizing and decontaminating marine and offshore assets exposed to COVID-19. Along with focusing on measures to mitigate exposure and response measures, the guidance includes a risk management framework for ships with respect to COVID-19.
ABS conducts majority of annual class surveys remotely
ABS announced that in an industry first, it is able to conduct almost all classification annual surveys remotely on eligible vessels, after moving to further expand its remote offerings. ABS launched ten remote survey options, with an overall of 28 surveys and audits able to be conducted remotely.
ABS provides cyber security services for MTSA-regulated facilities
ABS Consulting, a subsidiary of ABS, launched a variety of cyber security services to assist waterway facilities throughout the United States implement a cyber risk management program to comply with the MTSA regulations.
ABS accepts 3D models for class surveys
The US-based classification society, ABS recently informed that successfully completed a successful pilot project using 3D digital models for class surveys. Through this initiative, ABS becomes the first in Industry that accepts 3D models for class surveys.
ABS issues autonomous functions applications advisory
The US-based classification society ABS recently released advisory concerning autonomous functions in the maritime and the offshore field. In fact, the “ABS Advisory on Autonomous Functionality” goals to boost these functions and its major regulatory developments.
MASS concept: A first step toward autonomous operations in shipping
In the ongoing battle of improving, the shipping industry has made the greatest ally; Digitalization. The smart era has already been useful for the sector, while the advancement in the maritime industry has called for the development of autonomous ships, presenting the motion of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).
