Tag: Offshore Technology Conference

  • ABS and Seatrium Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

    ABS and Seatrium Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

    Agreement Paves the Way for Continued Close Collaboration and Partnership Through Technology, Engineering & Sustainability Expertise & Support

    (HOUSTON) ABS and Seatrium have enhanced their long running partnership on cutting-edge marine and technology projects with the signing of a three-year Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

    Entitled “Accelerating Decarbonization and Energy Transition,” the agreement is the foundation for further collaboration on a succession of state-of-the-art projects under four broad themes: decarbonization, electrification, new energies and digital transformation.

    “Together, ABS and Seatrium have a remarkable history of pioneering the technological frontiers in the marine and offshore industries. Our shared vision for the future, combined with our twin cultures of innovation and collaboration mean we are well placed to safely deliver the rapid technological advance our industry needs if we are to meet emissions targets and capitalize on the opportunities offered by decarbonization and digitalization,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO.

    Chris Ong, CEO of Seatrium, said: “Seatrium is making significant strides in our visionary approach to engineering a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. This progress is achievable through pivotal industry collaborations with organizations like ABS.

    The TCA is the latest step in a long running collaboration between ABS and Seatrium, which has seen the two companies deliver a succession of pioneering industry firsts. ABS recognized Seatrium as the first shipyard group to deploy smart technologies in its operations, in compliance with the ABS Guide for Smart Technologies for Shipyards, and the ADMARINE 686 was the world’s first self-elevating drilling unit (SEDU) to be awarded the ABS SMART (SHM) notation.

    ABS provides comprehensive decarbonization and sustainability solutions for the offshore and maritime industries. The ABS approach, combined with extensive technical knowledge and customized solutions, helps owners and operators achieve their decarbonization and sustainability goals. Learn more here.

    Photo Caption (Seated L to R): Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO; Chris Ong, Seatrium CEO (Standing L to R): Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore; John McDonald, ABS President and COO; Mark Gainsborough, Seatrium Chairman

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  • ABS Approves Two Innovative Autonomous Technologies for Offshore Platforms from HD Hyundai Group

    ABS Approves Two Innovative Autonomous Technologies for Offshore Platforms from HD Hyundai Group

    (HOUSTON) ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two critical autonomous functions on a proposed offshore platform in the latest phase of its pioneering collaboration with HD Hyundai Group.

    The artificial intelligence-based Autonomous Machinery Health Management Function (HiCBM) and the Autonomous Safety Management Function (HiCAMS) both received AIP from ABS at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

    HiCBM and HiCAMS received ABS product design assessments for ships throughout 2022 and 2023. Now, ABS is supporting their application to the offshore industry.

    The certificates are just the latest stage in ABS and HD Hyundai Group’s collaboration, building on shared efforts to expand the development of autonomous ship technology into critical offshore platform machinery and safety systems.

    “Autonomous technologies hold significant promise to advance safety and efficiency at sea for the whole industry. Together, ABS and HD Hyundai Group have made huge strides in realizing that potential and developing the components that lead to a future with autonomous functions.

    “This cooperation with ABS has great significance in that we have begun the development of AI solutions for offshore platforms in earnest based on our previous experience in developing AI solutions for ships together with ABS.

    Award of the ABS AIPs follows the signing of an MOU to work together on industry-leading autonomous projects, that built upon a previous Strategic Framework Agreement where ABS worked with both KSOE and HD Hyundai subsidiary, Avikus.

    Learn more about ABS services related to autonomous technologies here.

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  • ABS Developed Requirements for Offshore Spaceports

    ABS Developed Requirements for Offshore Spaceports

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    Recognizing the increase in global demand for offshore spacecraft launch and recovery, ABS announced the publication of the first international requirements for the design and construction of offshore spaceports during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.

    ABS produced a new set of requirements based on service experience with industry-leading aerospace rocket launch and recovery companies to guide the burgeoning maritime aspects of the space flight industry in the safe design and construction of offshore assets. Previously there were no industry requirements to address an offshore spaceport’s unique concept of operation.

    Spaceports are marine or offshore assets that conduct spacecraft launch or recovery. The ABS Requirements for Building and Classing Offshore Spaceports addresses several vessel types including barge-type units, column-stabilized, offshore installations, and self-elevating units.

    “The offshore space industry is growing rapidly, and ABS is already a pioneer in the field of offshore space support with our industry-leading work on autonomous rocket recovery drone ships. This new publication allows ABS to provide clear support for organizations that are engaging with regulatory agencies to reactivate assets such as offshore support vessels, barges, and lifeboats to support space flight,” said Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore.

    ABS is at the forefront of offshore space support. Learn more here about ABS’ joint development project with SpaceX to review the remotely controlled functions of autonomous rocket recovery drone ships used for booster rocket recovery at sea. Download a copy of the ABS Requirements for Building and Classing Offshore Spaceports

    Requirements can be found here.