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Ship Energy Efficiency Measures
10 Jun 2013
This Advisory has been compiled to provide guidance to owners and
operators on the wide range of options being promoted to improve vessel efficiency, reduce
fuel consumption and lower emissions. Download PDF
Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems
22 Mar 2013
This Advisory has been produced to summarize the regulatory requirements applicable to SOx EGC systems, provide an overview of available technologies and highlight some of the selection, installation and operational issues that need to be considered when selecting EGC systems as a means for ships to comply with current and future exhaust gas emission regulations. Download PDF
NS5 Enterprise - Energy & Environmental Manager
10 Oct 2012 Download PDF
Marine Management Systems
26 Mar 2012
This booklet provides an introduction to the ABS services available through the HSQEEn certification. Download PDF
Ballast Water Treatment Advisory
19 Oct 2011
This ABS Advisory has been produced to
summarize the current state of ballast water
treatment regulations and available technologies
in order to provide useful guidance to shipowners,
operators, and builders as they make
decisions about suitable treatment options. Download PDF
Fuel Switching Advisory Notice
01 Mar 2010
This ABS Advisory has been prepared to provide guidance to shipowners, operators and builders about how switching to marine gas oil may affect the operation, safety and design of ships. Download PDF
Current Environmental Issues Information for Owners
01 Feb 2008 Download PDF
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