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Addressing the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of ABS, described the future of maritime cyber security and risk mitigation, and outlined how the classification and insurance industries can strengthen their collaboration ahead of the progression of autonomy.

The American Bureau of Shipping announced that it hosted the inaugural meeting of the Hellenic Technical Committee at its Global Ship Systems Center, discussing evolving shipping industry challenges and innovative technologies.

ABS has been authorized as a Recognized Organization for Italy, giving the organization the ability to carry out statutory reviews and certifications on behalf of the Italian Flag Administration. 

ABS classification society announced that it has issued a managed pressure drilling notation to Seadrill’s West Capella ultra-deep water drillship, demonstrating system compliance with the ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems. 

ABS has issued guidance notes to provide direction for the design and analysis of nearshore position mooring systems used for floating structures such as FLGTs, FSRUs, FPSOs and accommodation barges.

“Our commitment to creating a sustainable future through our data and digital leadership to maximize safety and minimize environmental impacts pairs well with the Green Award’s mission to promote environmentally responsible shipping through management excellence and continuous improvement,” said ABS President, Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. 

During the World Maritime University’s Kinney Lecture Series, Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of ABS, underlined the fact that the evolution of marine and offshore industries into new operating models is strengthened by groundbreaking changes in technology.  

ABS approved the design and certified the GMS cantilever system for its self-elevating support vessel GMS Evolution, delivered in May 2017. As an industry first, GMS Evolution is fitted with a small removable skidding cantilever system, installed with a well ‘work over unit’.

Dorian LPG, operator of very large gas carriers transporting LPG around the world, has selected ABS to develop a techno-economic analysis on compliance options for impending global sulfur cap requirements, including LPG as a marine fuel evaluation.

ABS has completed the design review of the Front End Engineering and Design documentation for the University of Maine developed floating offshore wind turbine concept, the VolturnUS, which is based on a concrete four-column semi-submersible hull concept.