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The potential for marine traffic in Polar regions increases and there is a clear need for modern and effective regulation. A significant step toward that goal was achieved on 15 May 2015 when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) formally adopted the remaining parts of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters – known colloquially as the “Polar Code.”

ABS Nautical Systems (NS) is expanding its operations in Pune, India by more than 30% to keep pace with the substantial growth experienced in 2015. The move to a major IT park will better serve both the NS staff and customers and will allow NS to increase the pace of product development. As a part of this expansion, NS will be hiring staff in all positions including Development, Customer Service, QA and Consulting.

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki concludes his term as Chairman of the IACS encouraging the organization to continue setting high standards for performance and raising the bar of excellence.

ABSG Consulting Inc., a subsidiary of ABS, has been contracted by Kinder Morgan, Inc. to develop a Maintenance and Integrity Program for the LNG regasification terminal at Elba Island (Elba LNG Project) near Savannah, Georgia.

ABS was selected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) as a Recognized Organization for maritime labor inspection.

ABS has completed a project with a group of leading Greek shipowners to support preparations for implementing the EU MRV regulation for CO2 emissions. The result of this initiative is a clear interpretation of the regulation that allows companies to understand how they will be affected and what steps have to be taken to achieve and demonstrate compliance.

ABS and Capital have collaborated to install an advanced condition monitoring system on the propulsion shafting of the Capital managed vessel M/T Agisilaos, a 36,700 dwt, Ice Class 1A IMO II/III Chemical/Product Tanker, built in 2006.

ABS unveiled a comprehensive software solution developed in response to continued demand for tools that improve vessel efficiency, reduce costs and facilitate emissions reporting and compliance.

Classification Society ABS, has teamed up with partners Arista Shipping, Deltamarin, GTT and Wärtsilä in the “Project Forward” joint development project (JDP) to develop a dry bulk carrier concept that employs LNG as fuel.The project was presented at Posidonia 2016 trade fair.

ABS has issued a guidance on spectral- based fatigue analysis for vessels. This Guide provides information about the optional classification notation, SFA (years) which is available to qualifying vessels as described in 1-1-3/21 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification.