American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The 5th Annual ABS Offshore Wind Forum is right around the corner! 🌬️ Join ABS on November 11 in New Orleans (before the International WorkBoat Show) for an exclusive event bringing together leaders from the offshore wind and OSV sectors. From engaging panel discussions to invaluable networking opportunities, this forum is designed to explore the future of offshore energy and support vessels—and you don’t want to miss it. 💡 Are you a wind developer or an #OSV professional? Secure your seat to connect with industry leaders and explore cutting-edge innovations driving the next wave of offshore #renewables. 🗓️ Space is limited! RSVP now to secure your spot before it fills up: https://lnkd.in/gBaafG9t #OffshoreWind

Grateful to our clients and friends for joining us at our Annual ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference Reception 2024 held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates! 🌟 Hosted by Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore, and Dheeraj Sharma FICS AFNI, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, #Marine and #Offshore, we celebrated the industry's contributions to a sustainable #energy future.

ABS welcomed Utsav Seth, Group Managing Director of Foresight Group, as a new ABS Member. 💠 During the presentation ceremony held at the Foresight Group office in Dubai, Dheeraj Sharma FICS AFNI, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development, #Marine and #Offshore, presented the ABS Membership Plaque to Utsav. 💠 Also in attendance were Samir Souiai, ABS Director, Regional Operations Middle East and Africa, Unnikrishnan Nair, ABS Manager, Business Development Middle East and Africa, and Alexandre Marques, ABS Principal Surveyor in Charge.

🚨Coming Soon! We took Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, on the water! On Monday, join us on the tugboat Signet Capella for an engaging #podcast recorded on board one of the first U.S. vessels designed, built and verified using an end-to-end #3Ddesign process. 🚢 Featuring Signet Maritime Corporation and Robert Allan Ltd., we discussed the impact of 3D design on the #maritime industry and the development of the Capella and its sistership the Signet Sirius. 🎙️ Follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and podcast platforms everywhere to know when the episode drops. https://lnkd.in/g9HMzqfJ

ABS is pleased to announce the development of the 2023 #ESG Report for Alberta Ship Management. 🛳️ “We express our sincere appreciation to the ABS Sustainability team in Athens for their support in the development of our inaugural ESG report for the year 2023. Through our sustainability reporting, we aim to communicate our sustainability performance clearly, honestly and consistently to our key stakeholders” said the Alberta Shipmanagement Sustainability Team, including spyridoula gavala and Iraklis Kyriakou, PhD. 🚢 ABS offers a simple three-step process for #sustainability reporting where we work with you to identify the materials being assessed and develop the data templates and framework for tracking, all culminating in the final sustainability report. We can align your sustainability reporting with any of the globally recognized frameworks, including CDP, GRI, IIRC, SASB, TCFD, and CDSB. Learn more about ABS Sustainability Reporting services: https://lnkd.in/gmbu-H5N #maritime

Hyun-Buki Jeon, ABS Director, North Pacific Regional Offshore Business, will speak at the Kormarine Conference in Busan. Hyun-Buki’s “#Offshore Plant: International Trends” presentation will cover the production of various #energy sources in the ocean. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Hyun-Buki to gain insights into the latest trends in offshore plant development.

The amendments to the #Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, which will come into force on December 23, 2024, introduce several key changes to improve #seafarers’ working and living conditions.   This ABS Regulatory News covers the amendments that address issues highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on enhancing the seafarers' rights and protections. Read the amendments below (download directly after viewing full screen).

ABS Senior Vice President of Global Engineering, Gareth Burton, sat down with Seatrade Maritime News during the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress. In the interview, Gareth highlighted ABS’ initiatives in #SaudiArabia, showcasing our commitment to advancing the #maritime industry’s growth and #sustainability objectives in the region. Our ongoing efforts reflect our dedication to innovation and collaboration as we address the challenges and opportunities within the maritime sector. For more details on our participation at the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gpCktSY4

Kostas Theocharis, ABS Engineer, Regulatory Affairs, will present 'Regulatory Developments and Industry Impact' during the #Decarbonization and the Transitions to Cleaner Energy session at the Greener #Shipping Summit in Athens, Greece. Stay up to date with regulatory news by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gyNsHG5k

Join us at OSEA 2024 in Singapore, where Ben Ford, ABS Director of Business Development for Global #Offshore, will moderate the panel 'The #FPSO Landscape in a Decarbonizing and Digitalized World.' This insightful panel discussion will explore #decarbonization strategies for the FPSO industry, using digital solutions to boost operational efficiency and the development of next-generation FPSOs. We look forward to seeing you there!