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ABS granted Approval in Principle for a new MOSS-type LNG tank design concept developed by Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Designated as an IMO Type B independent tank, this concept takes a new approach by applying a non-spherical tank design, to increase the use of space on board an LNG carrier.

In an exclusive interview with GREEN4SEA Team at Nor-Shipping, Dr. Jan de Kat, Technical Director, Global Marine, ABS, talks about the drivers of energy efficiency and ways to face the challenges, now that shipping is heading towards the implementation of 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.

Paul R. Walters, Director, Cyber Service Delivery, Cybersecurity & Software Integrity, ABS, says that cyber hygiene is critical and calls for actions towards cyber awareness. It is not a matter if you will ever be hacked but when, Mr. Walters notes, therefore cybersecurity must be a priority and company officers should recognize a series of risk factors and conditions for control.

MEPC 71 considers for ships constructed on or after September 8, 2017 to comply with the D-2 standard on or after September 8, 2017. However, for the existing ships, MEPC 71 is about to approve a two-year delay, according to an Interim Brief provided by ABS.

In view of the sudden spread of a new ransomware variant, that affected maritime owners and operators, forcing them to shutter operations, ABS suggests that such cases illustrate what can happen to systems, when technology use outruns system understanding.

ABS has been awarded the Non-Combatant Class Society contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence, to provide classification and certification services for the Royal Canadian Navy’s non-combatant vessel fleet.

China Classification Society and HNA Technology Logistics Group have launched an unmanned cargo ship development alliance in China. The collaboration aims to establish technology and regulatory standards and assess of the environmental impacts and the commercialization of unmanned vessels.

ABS has issued the first Integrated Software Quality Management Product Design Assessment Certificate in the Asia-Pacific region, for Industrial Control Systems software to Singapore-based Excel Marco. The program aims to ensure the security of control systems, in view of the increasing automation within the industry.

ABS has granted Approval in Principle for a floating LNG power plant and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit design concept developed by Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation. The concept offers a new approach to delivering new sources of power to remote areas of the world.

ABS issued an updated version of its guide for lay-up and reactivation procedures regarding the offshore support vessels. The guide provides stacking information along with guidance for moving rigs back into operation quickly and safely.