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ABS Forms Independent Offshore Technical Committee

Published Friday, May 18, 2012

The successful first meeting of The Offshore Technical Committee of ABS confirms the value of more focused collaboration with the offshore industry. ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, continues to cultivate industry expertise for the development and modification of Rules and Guides with...

MOST RECENT STORIES

1. BALPURE® Ballast Water Treatment System Receives Type Approval from Bureau Veritas

Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. –The Type-Approved BALPURE® ballast water treatment system from Severn Trent De Nora has received type approval from classification society Bureau Veritas (BV)... Read More >>

2. ABS Launches ‘ABS Connect’

Published Monday, May 14, 2012

New mobile apps provide easy and immediate access to useful information ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global marine and offshore industry, has launched a... Read More >>

3. Stunning Performance From an Industry Legend

Published Wednesday, May 9, 2012

International Paint Ltd. is proud to announce it has achieved full type approval and proven in service performance for the outstanding anticorrosive coating... Read More >>

4. DNV’s New Jack-up Rule Book Hits the Street

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2012

A new dedicated rule book for self-elevating units will guide designers and yards to class their designs and newbuilding projects. The rule book clearly explains the DNV and international... Read More >>

5. DNV Increases Arctic Focus, Acquires Oil-spill Preparedness Company NPS

Published Monday, April 30, 2012

The Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness solutions. “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro... Read More >>

PRESS RELEASES

1. NEW EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK AIMS TO CELEBRATE, SAVE THE UNITED STATES

Published Wednesday, May 23, 2012

On 60th Anniversary of Her Historic Maiden Voyage, Scores of Rare Artifacts from America’s Flagship to be on Display Starting May 18th at the Forbes Galleries NEW YORK,... Read More >>

2. DNV Has Entered Into a Strategic Partnership with Norwegian StormGeo Group

Published Monday, May 7, 2012

Oslo/Bergen: DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue, putting... Read More >>

3. Safety and Statutory Alert: Incident Involving Norsafe AS NLH-70 Lifeboat On-Load Release System and a Reminder of SOLAS Requirements

Published Friday, May 4, 2012

Applicability: Shipowners, operators, shipbuilders and manufacturers Following a recent incident involving a Norsafe AS NLH-70 lifeboat on-load release system the Isle of Man has issued... Read More >>

4. Oil and Gas Operators Should be Liable for E&P Risks say Industry Professionals in OTC Poll

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Oil and gas professionals at the Offshore Technology Conference say that operators should accept complete liability for exploration and production (E&P) risks, according to a poll conducted... Read More >>

5. ABS Reports Another Milestone in Fleet Size as it Positions for Class of the Future

Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012

150th Annual Meeting of the Classification Society Speaking at the 150th Annual Members Meeting of the classification society, ABS Chairman Robert D. Somerville reported that every sector... Read More >>