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ABS has released a new comprehensive guidance providing best practices for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Recognizing that drone technology can be a powerful tool that makes surveys less intrusive and reduces work-related risks, ABS provides a path to using these new remote inspection tools to support class surveys.

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki addressed attendees at the dedication ceremony for the new ABS Engineering Center at Stevens Institute of Technology on November 17, encouraging students to use these facilities to work toward solving industry challenges.

The ABS has issued Jacking Survey Guide to establish minimum requirements for inspection of Rack and Pinion jacking gear at Special Periodical Survey of Hull for Self-Elevating Drilling Units.

ABS has been approved by the American Waterways Operators (AWO) to carry out audits of its Responsible Carrier Program (RCP), a safety management system for tugboat, towboat and barge companies that requires AWO member companies to undergo periodic management and vessel audits conducted by an independent third party.

ABS and SHI of South Korea have announced the conclusion of a joint development project for a new tension leg platform design.

ABS has hosted seminars around the world in order to provide industry leaders in-depth exposure to the ABS CyberSafety™ program.

ABS hosted the fall meeting of the Ship Operators Cooperative Program in Houston, welcoming representatives from industry, government and academia to discuss current issues and new technologies.

ABS has won a research contract by the Maritime Security Center (MSC) for a two-year research program focused on defining the future of cybersecurity for the maritime industry.

ABS has announced the publication of its Guide for Building and Classing Subchapter M Towing Vessels. The Guide helps domestic owners comply with new USCG requirements governing towing vessels that operate in U.S. inland waterways.

ABS has updated its Guide for Ballast Water Treatment to support industry in the design and installation of ballast water management solutions that meet both regulatory and operational requirements.