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ABS
has been selected to class GlobalSantaFe’s
(GSF) latest generation ultra-deepwater semisubmersible
drilling rig, GSF Development Driller
III,
to be built at Keppel FELS Ltd. Shipyard in Singapore. Read
more.
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ABS will
class the Sapura 3000 heavy-lift crane and pipe-laying
vessel currently under construction at Sembawang Shipyard
in Singapore.
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Worldwide offshore rig
demand shows no signs of slowing down as day rates and overall
utilization rates have risen throughout 2005. Today ABS has
71 mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) on order to its
classification standards.
Almost 50 years have passed since
the construction of the first jackup. ABS has extensive
experience with MODUs and, in particular, jackups. A downloadable
paper outlining the origins of stability Rules for jackups
and their continuing evolution is available here. "The
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According to a new study published by
the Washington, D.C. based International Maritime Associates,
orders for 103 to 130 production floaters are expected over
the next five years. Read
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Ship design and operation
requirements for LNG carriers operating in severe weather
conditions will be outlined in a paper presented by ABS at
the 25th
International
Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
(OMAE) in Hamburg, Germany, 4-9 June. “Design
Aspects of Winterized and Arctic LNG Carriers: A Classification
Perspective” addresses issues such as the strength
of the hull structure to endure ice loads on deck, ice breaking
capabilities and the design of the containment system to
withstand the dynamic loads envisaged under harsh weather
conditions, particularly sloshing loads.
Learn more about ABS’ LNG, CNG
and LPG experience and services by visiting the Gas
Markets section
of the website.
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The World Maritime Technology Conference
recently held in London selected ABS’ paper “First
Principle-Based Analysis Procedure for Strength Assessment of Membrane-Type LNG
Containment System Due To Sloshing Impact” outlining the latest
technology research regarding partial loading and sloshing loads from liquefied
natural gas (LNG) within containment systems. Hydrodynamic experts at ABS have
extended their work into soon to be released Guidance Notes On Strength Assessment
of Membrane Type LNG Containment Systems and Sloshing Loads. |
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ABS is establishing a satellite branch of
its Research and Technology
group via the Singapore Offshore Technology Center (SOTC)
to further
support offshore developments in Southeast Asia where a tremendous
amount
of drilling unit activity is taking place. ABS Pacific Vice
President -
Southern Region, Ah Kuan Seah is to oversee the collaborative
approach to
address offshore technology issues. Read
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Harmonics,
or the distortion in electrical wave form, has always existed
in electrical power systems. With the recent rapid advances
of power electronics technology, so-called non-linear loads
such as variable frequency drives for motor power/speed control,
are increasingly finding their way to shipboard or offshore
applications. Read more.
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To
effectively support operators in the safe and economic pursuit
of new energy sources, the role of classification has evolved
to facilitate today’s novel and complex field developments.
Hear ABS President and COO Robert
Kramek at this year’s
Offshore Technology Conference luncheon discuss “Safe
Developments of the Energy Frontier: Today’s Challenges
and Opportunities for Innovations” on
Monday, 1 May at 12:15 p.m. Ticket required.
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online with OTC. |
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Head of ABS’ Safety, Environment
and Security Certification (SESC) Program Patrick L. Fallwell
participates in a panel discussion regarding safety and security
issues for LNG ships and regasification facilities during Platts
Fifth Annual Liquefied Natural Gas Conference.
ABS SESC services include auditing
and verifying for International Ship Security Certificates
(ISSCs) necessary for conformance with the IMO’s
International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS). ABS was
one of the first class societies to be delegated the status
of Recognized Security Organization or RSO to verify conformance
to the ISPS Code. Learn more about the ABS
Ship Security Program.
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See
the wide range of project types and diverse locations of current
projects undertaken by ABS around the world. |
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ABS
develops and verifies standards for design, construction
and operational maintenance of marine and offshore facilities.
Currently, ABS has more than 20 Rules and Guides available
relating to the offshore and energy industry. |
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