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Top 10 classification societies in 2025 revealed

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Top 10 classification societies in 2025 revealed
Top 10 classification societies in 2025 revealed

According to Lloyd’s List, the 2025 ranking of world-leading classification societies brings a notable shift in the maritime industry’s landscape. For the first time, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) overtakes DNV to become the largest class society in terms of gross tonnage in service — a milestone that reflects both growing capacities and changing dynamics. Meanwhile, China Classification Society (CCS) climbed from sixth to fifth place, replacing Bureau Veritas (BV) in the top-five.

This reshuffling underscores a broader transformation. Classification societies are no longer just certifiers of seaworthiness, they are becoming central actors in the shipping industry’s technological, environmental, and regulatory evolution. Continue reading “Top 10 classification societies in 2025 revealed”

ABS releases report on retrofitting for alternative fuel use and energy efficiency

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ABS releases report on retrofitting for alternative fuel use and energy efficiency
ABS releases report on retrofitting for alternative fuel use and energy efficiency

ABS’ new Retrofits for Energy and Emissions Improvement publication provides insights into best practices, incentive scenarios, and a market update on energy efficiency technologies (EETs) and retrofitting for alternative fuel use.

The report identifies the classification and statutory requirements shipowners and managers must understand before considering retrofitting vessels to use alternative fuels and energy efficiency technologies (EETs).

This comes in light of regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU) are shaping how the maritime industry tackles greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading “ABS releases report on retrofitting for alternative fuel use and energy efficiency”

ABS PSC Report Q2 2025: 492 total vessels detained

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The latest ABS PSC quarterly statistics reveal 492 vessels were detained
The latest ABS PSC report Q2 2025 statistics reveal 492 vessels were detained

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published its Quarterly Report on Port State Control (PSC), providing information to owners on deficiencies identified on ABS vessels during inspections carried out by the various PSC regimes globally during the Second Quarter (Q2) of 2025.

Top categories for grounds of detention
Between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, a total of 492 vessels were detained across the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoUand the USCG. Of these, only 25 vessels, representing 5.08%, were ABS vessels. Continue reading “ABS PSC Report Q2 2025: 492 total vessels detained”

ABS IMO III 11 summary brief

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ABS has provided an overview on the key issues at the ABS IMO III 11 summary brief.
ABS has provided an overview on the key issues at the ABS IMO III 11 summary brief.

The IMO Sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments III held its 11th session in July 2025. Here is the ABS IMO III 11 in a summary brief.
The Sub-Committee has a key role in casualty analysis and issuing lessons learned from marine incidents. It receives and analyses port state control data and keeps under review the procedures for port state control. Guidelines for survey and certification including the survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) also come under the remit of this Sub-Committee. Continue reading “ABS IMO III 11 summary brief”

ABS: new offshore rules 2025

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ABS announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.
ABS announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.
The new Offshore Rules 2025 consolidated and replaced the MOU, FPI and OI Rules and incorporated mandatory requirements from Facilities Rules.
Survey requirements for Offshore Units can be found in these parts of the OR:
• Part 7A Mobile Offshore Units – Surveys (old MOU Part 7)
• Part 7B Site Specific Units – Ship Type and Other Floating Installations – Surveys (old FPI Part 7) Continue reading “ABS: new offshore rules 2025”

ABS reminder on firefighting suits

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ABS has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits.
ABS has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits.

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits. It is essential for shipowners to equip their crew with suitable firefighting gear to ensure the preservation of lives and vessels in the event of a fire. Appropriate equipment should enable crew members to effectively combat fires in open-air environments and enclosed spaces, all while ensuring their personal safety.
Many suits on board are designed in accordance with the EN 531 standard. However, this standard is designed for industrial workers exposed to heat Continue reading “ABS reminder on firefighting suits”

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