American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA) to promote and facilitate the uptake of wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping.

Wison Offshore and Marine announced that the company has been granted approval in principal by ABS for its standardised 1.3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) and 3 mtpa floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility designs.

Digitalisation should be seen as a means of augmenting seafarers’ capabilities and supporting mental health, rather than a convenient way of replacing them, as some have suggested.

ABS has launched a new digital, customisable platform for marine and offshore operators to connect their data and help manage risk.

Classification society ABS and Israel Shipyards have conducted on a pioneering 3D model project on offshore patrol vessel (OPV), a collaboration that can help shipbuilders realise the benefits of digital class for the industry.

ABS is set to class the first offshore heavy lift and installation vessel to be built by CSBC Corp in Taiwan.

Classification society ABS has announced a global expansion of its sustainability support for the industry with three new centers of excellence in key areas.

Classification society ABS will class the North American west coast’s first LNG bunker barge which is expected to commence operations from 2023.

ABS Consulting and American P&I Club have joined forces to provide education, training and insurance guidance to address maritime cyber security.

ABS and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) to pioneer 3D model-based class process.