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Graphic of the ABS logo with a blue background and light effects over a globe. February 12, 2026
ABS consortium delivers ammonia fuel safety report for EMSA  

Report expands on IMO interim guidelines and highlights need for comprehensive understanding of ammonia properties.
QRDI Grant Award event. February 12, 2026
CircleProcess Technologies wins Qatar grant for onboard LNG-to-hydrogen conversion project  

Project ReformLNG aims to convert LNG into hydrogen fuel and solid carbon onboard vessels.
Methanol dual-fuel webinar graphic. January 19, 2026
Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines  

MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report.
Rapide 3000-Z2 pushboat design render. January 19, 2026
Robert Allan completes pushboat design for Hermasa with biodiesel capability  

RApide 3000-Z2 vessels designed for Amazon grain transport with B100 biodiesel fuel option.
ABS and Fleetzero partnership signing. January 16, 2026
ABS and Fleetzero collaborate on innovative battery containers for maritime applications  

The American Bureau of Shipping partners with Fleetzero to advance sustainable maritime technology through cutting-edge battery container solutions.
Steel cutting ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 0315848. January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on LNG dual-fuel Aframax tanker  

Chinese yard cuts steel for 155,500-dwt crude carrier.
Keel-laying ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder’s hull no. 0315844. January 2, 2026
Keel laid for 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker  

Chinese shipyard begins construction on Suezmax tanker, with Maran and ABS staff in attendance.
AiP award ceremony for floating nuclear plant design. December 23, 2025
Samsung Heavy Industries' floating nuclear plant design wins ABS approval  

Concept features twin KAERI small modular reactors and a compartmentalised layout to support offshore nuclear power generation.
ABS, Eneos, NYK Line and Seacor Holdings logos side by side. December 15, 2025
Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network  

ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast.
Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech sign MoU. November 27, 2025
Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech partner on ammonia fuel systems  

Collaboration aims to develop ammonia fuel technology for dual-fuel vessels in the Asian market.
Markus Virtasalo, ABB. November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB  

The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions.
ABS and KRISO sign MoU. October 28, 2025
ABS partners with KRISO to develop small modular reactors for marine applications  

Classification society and Korean research institute sign MoU to advance nuclear technology for ships and offshore platforms.
ABS Wavesight logo. October 21, 2025
Navilands Group selects ABS Wavesight for EU compliance  

Shipping firm implements digital solution to meet FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS requirements.
Header image for ABS 2025 Sustainability Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: Vision Meets Reality. September 16, 2025
ABS chief urges IMO to pause Net-Zero Framework over fuel availability concerns  

Christopher Wiernicki says LNG and biofuels are 'mission critical' to shipping decarbonisation success.
HD Hyundai Mipo awarded Approval in Principle (AiP). September 10, 2025
ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design  

Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations.