Advanced Services
Supporting class beyond traditional yacht construction, with 3D plan approval, providing a paperless process and the provision of end-to-end cybersecurity. Leveraging ABS' advanced survey capabilities, clients can also utilize the ABS Remote Survey program where applicable.
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3D Plan Approval
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Cybersecurity
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Remote Survey
ABS continues to pioneer new ways for smart, efficient and, thorough surveying. The ABS Remote Survey program augments traditional surveys through the transfer of digital documentation for non-attendance verification of selected surveys. Adoption of this program improves scheduling efficiencies and reduces disruptions.
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3D Plan Approval
Advances in technology and 3D modeling techniques now enable one, end-to-end, project model helping designers achieve time savings. With the capability and experience to fully support 3D model-based engineering plan review and survey, ABS continues to lead the way in the development of digital class by leveraging data and digital technologies to deliver operational efficiencies and enhanced safety for the industry.
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Cybersecurity
The ABS CyberSafety® Program offers support at every stage of an asset’s life cycle. The cybersecurity method provides asset owners, operators, shipyards, equipment system suppliers and integrators with a simple method for understanding, measuring and mitigating the risks inherent to cyber-enabled equipment.
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Sustainability for Futureproofed Yachts
ABS is a global leader in yacht classification, providing services that advance safety, reliability and compliance at every stage of a yacht’s lifecycle. By leveraging new technologies and promoting innovative thinking, ABS provides engineering and technical capabilities to enable safer and more sustainable yachting.
Sustainability for Futureproofed Yachts
There is growing demand for a combination of enhanced safety, sustainable solutions and novel technologies from the yacht industry. ABS' deep experience in the yacht sector means we are able to provide the roadmap for the transition and deliver future proof vessels.
Hybrid Propulsion Systems
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Batteries and Fuel Cells
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Alternative Fuels
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Alternative Fuels
New propulsion systems using alternative fuels such as methanol are quickly becoming a reality and where the regulatory framework has moved from the traditional prescriptive approach to a risk-based approach, ABS has proven its ability to respond proactively to evolving industry demands.
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Batteries and Fuel Cells
ABS is actively supporting the development of fuel cell technology for its potential to make a real contribution to the decarbonization of the yachting industry. ABS has issued Statements of Technology Maturity to different suppliers as a key step toward the commercial application of their product.
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Hybrid Propulsion System
Current trends in the yacht industry have resulted in increased demand for hybrid electric installations. ABS has developed a series of documents for hybrid electric technologies using batteries and fuel cells to help their integration with conventional power generation and develop a hybrid electric power system.
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Delivering advanced and sustainable solutions for yachts
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Sustainable Solutions
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Rules and Guides
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