A new ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions sets out a goal-based framework for the implementation of these technologies on vessels and offshore units and introduces two new notations.

Diana Shipping Services (DSS) has signed an agreement with ABS to implement the ABS Environmental Monitor digital sustainability solution across 31 vessels under its management.

ABS, Sembcorp Marine, 3D Metalforge and Polar Tankers have successfully fabricated, tested, and installed functional additive manufactured parts onboard the oil tanker Endeavor.

ABS has launched the Environmental Monitor as part of its My Digital Fleet risk management platform.

The majority of the world’s offshore drilling units are now eligible for remote survey after classification society ABS has introduced a range of new remote survey options for offshore assets.

ABS has launched ABS My Digital FleetTM, a platform that provides real-time data-driven insights to improve fleet efficiency, reduce costs and help manage risks.

ShipParts.com and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for delivery of Classification Services and development of Frontier Technologies to the companies’ mutual customer base.

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) are working together to deliver Korea’s first end-to-end 3D model-based Class process, encompassing engineering and survey.

ABS and Dalian Maritime University (DMU) have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to work together on education and industry projects related to shipbuilding and marine and offshore engineering.

ABS has launched a suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services powered by smart functionality and advanced analytics, which will also be available through the new ABS App.