The zero emission LNG carrier

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In a growing trend of try to ensure zero carbon shipping of fossil fuels classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia fueled LNG carrier.

New study reveals financial viability of ammonia-fueled ships by 2026

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The Global Maritime Forum study demonstrates how the cost gap between ammonia-fueled ships and traditionally fueled vessels may be closed by 2026.

Corvus Tapped to Supply Worlds Largest Electric Ship Battery

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Corvus Energy has been selected to supply the battery systems for the world’s largest 100% electric Ro-Pax ferry. With over 40 MWh of energy storage, the battery system will be four times larger than the current largest installation in all of maritime.

Largest Suction Sails Installed on Dutch Short-Sea Cargo Ship

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Bound4blue, a Spanish company that is developing automated wind-assisted propulsion systems, reports it has completed the installation of the largest fixed suction sails ever built and placed on a commercial ship. It is an evolution of the company’s technology that was first installed in December 2021 and will be used to undertake a 12-month test to validate the benefits of the rigid sail.

ABS Issues World’s First Main Engine Control System ABS Cyber Safety® Equipment Certification to Nabtesco

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After prototype testing in January 2023, ABS has issued the world's first ABS Cyber Safety Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification for the main engine and main propulsion remote control systems (M-800 series) from Nabtesco Corporation.

Propulsion Decisions or Smoke on The Water?

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why not continue chipping away at emissions sustainability within the same process to ensure commercial sustainability: smart regulations building on our current reporting requirements and standards?

Hydrogen-Fueled Research Vessel to be Built to ABS Class

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A hydrogen-fueled research vessel commissioned by the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography will be built to ABS Class.

Offshore Wind Developer Turns to AI to Protect Right Whales

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An iconic marine mammal is on the verge of extinction and if necessary measures are not taken to save them, the last species will surely disappear.

Innovative battery at heart of zero-emissions OSV gets green light

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An innovative non-flammable maritime battery technology that promises long life and will be incorporated in a new zero-emissions offshore support vessel has received New Technology Qualification (NTQ) from ABS

MOL receives new dual-fuel methanol vessel in South Korea

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Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new dual-fuel methanol carrier at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. Named Cypress Sun, the vessel has been designed to operate using both methanol and traditional heavy fuel.