US shipbuilding could be boosted by small modular reactors: ABS

Christopher J. Wiernicki, chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), said that small modular reactors (SMRs) could be a catalyst for US shipbuilding. In order to advance the technology for commercial usage, Wiernicki underlined the necessity of a marinized SMR demonstration. Recently, ABS issued a statement calling the new nuclear reactor technology

ABS approves HD KSOE’s nuclear-electric propelled vessel design

ABS has given its preliminary permission to a groundbreaking nuclear-powered containership developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE). A 15k TEU vessel’s innovative design includes a propulsion system that generates power using a supercritical carbon dioxide (SCO2) system and heat using a molten salt reactor (MSR). ABS finished design assessments in accordance

ABS, PCL Trio, and PaxOcean agree to collaborate on retrofit strategies

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), and PaxOcean have agreed to collaborate on developing retrofit strategies to support maritime decarbonization targets. The parties have firmed up their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aiming to address the need for effective energy-efficient technologies (EETs) that will enhance the sustainability and operational lifespan

South Korean shipbuilding company develops ammonia dual-fuel vessel

Korean medium-sized shipbuilding company K Shipbuilding has successfully developed a medium-sized chemical product carrier powered by ammonia dual fuel. On the 10th, K Shipbuilding noted that it received the Approval In Principle (AIP) for the ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized chemical product carrier from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) on the 30th of last month. The

Hydrogen-hybrid research vessel causes 75% less emissions

The world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel could be launched soon. The preliminary design for the California Coastal Research Vessel (CCRV) has been approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Glosten, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, designed the vessel. Associate Director of Scripps Bruce Appelgate revealed that their goal is to produce a

ABS releases report on nuclear LNG carrier design

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report Pathways to a Low Carbon Future LNG Carrier Nuclear Ship Concept Design to address challenges to nuclear technology at sea. The 14-page report looks at the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor (SMR) on a standard

ABS partners with HD KSOE for zero-carbon ships

ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships. Entitled “Cooperation on the Advanced Zero-Carbon Ships,” the MOU focuses on integrating advanced technologies in three main areas: a novel liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo handling

ABS presents industry’s first advisory on ammonia bunkering

Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued the maritime industry’s first guidance focused on ammonia bunkering. Even though ammonia as an alternative marine fuel is gaining momentum across the industry, its toxicity remains a challenge for ensuring safe bunkering capabilities, whether by truck, ship, or land storage terminal. According to the classification society,

World’s first hydrogen-hybrid research ship prepares to launch

The world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel is in the works and could lay the groundwork for the expanded use of hydrogen fuel in ships at sea. Its the first-of-its-kind research vessel was recently approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. The proposed ship, the California Coastal Research Vessel, will run on hydrogen fuel cells for

ABS to classify Seatrium’s new FPSOs for Petrobras

Seatrium has awarded the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a Classification contract for Petrobras’ newbuild floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSO) platforms P-84 and P-85, with the final delivery expected to 2029. These are the first FPSOs to be awarded following ABS and Seatrium’s Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA), that aims to promote increased decarbonization,