ABS Endorses SBM Offshore FPSO Cooling Technology
27, May 2026
ABS has issued a statement of maturity for SBM Offshore’s Shell-backed seawater intake riser technology for FPSO cooling.
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Seatrium and ABS Advance Offshore Technology
8, May 2026
Seatrium and ABS signed an MOU to support maritime and offshore energy innovation, regulatory readiness, decarbonization, and emerging technology verification.
Samsung secures ABS AIP for floating nuclear power platform
17, December 2025
Samsung Heavy Industries has received ABS Approval in Principle for its FSMR floating nuclear platform, configured for two Smart 100 SMRs developed by KAERI and adapted for offshore use.
ABS approves MISC–China Offshore ammonia FPSO concept
15, December 2025
MISC and China Offshore have obtained an AiP from ABS for an ammonia FPSO concept that converts unused offshore gas into blue ammonia, with 1 million tonnes per year capacity and 99.8% purity.
ABS Appoints David Wechsler as New CEO of ABS Group
28, October 2025
ABS names David Wechsler as the new CEO of ABS Group and announces that Christopher J. Wiernicki will retire at year-end, with John McDonald set to succeed him.
ABS Grants AIP to Samsung Heavy Industries for Semi-Submersible Floating Wind Turbine Design
3, October 2025
ABS has issued Approval in Principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries for its SnapWind Float, a semi-submersible floating wind turbine platform designed for 15MW turbines.
ABS and Persona AI Partner to Introduce Humanoid Robotics to Shipyards
24, September 2025
ABS and Persona AI have signed an MOU to introduce humanoid robotics to shipyards, aiming to boost safety, efficiency, and innovation in shipbuilding.
Yinson Production Secures Key Classification Approval for FPSO Hull Design
19, September 2025
Yinson Production has secured ABS approval for its Meridian purpose-built FPSO hull design, strengthening its position in the offshore oil and gas sector.
