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ABS Appoints Global Head of Cyber Security to Meet Increasing Industry Challenges
ABS has appointed well-known cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cyber Security. In this role, Bramson will lead the development of a cyber security risk reduction program to meet increasing demand for improved control and visibility of cyber risks.ABS Confirmed as Global Leader in Maritime Cyber Security at Seatrade Awards
The industry leading ABS FCI Cyber Risk™ Methodology has won the Cyber Security Award at the annual Seatrade Maritime Awards.ABS Advanced Solutions Partners with Mission Secure to Deliver New Cyber Technology to the Maritime
Partnership leads the way in leveraging data for real-time monitoring and cyber defense.ABS Partners with SecurityGate to Deliver the Most In-Depth Cyber Risk Analysis in Maritime
Cyber dashboard provides common view for all stakeholders to effectively visualize, communicate and manage risk.ABS Advanced Solutions Answers U.S. Coast Guard Call for Implementing Cyber Security in U.S. Ports
New solution incorporates National Institute of Standards and Technology Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF).ABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited Partner on Cyber Security
ABS FCI Cyber Risk™ solution helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Atlanta Airlines Terminal Corporation Achieves First with ISO 55001:2014 Certification
ABS QE has issued the first ANAB accredited asset management certification to an international airport.Consolidated Marine Management Selects ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management
Maritime digitization driving demand for new approaches to cyber security.Arcadia Shipmanagement Signs ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management Agreement
Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd. selected ABS Advanced Solutions to implement an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program to further enhance the reliability of its 15 tanker fleet.Minerva Marine Signs ABS Advanced Solutions Enterprise Asset Management Deal
Leading ship manager Minerva Marine Inc. will implement an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program with ABS Advanced Solutions in an agreement sealed during Posidonia 2018.New ABS Model Offers Quantitative Cyber Risk Assessment for Marine Assets
Industry-leading approach applies data-driven decisions to produce actionable insight into cyber risks.ABS Quality Evaluations among First Accredited to Certify to AS9100 Revision D
ABS Group's Management Systems Certification team has been at the forefront of the transition to the revised AS9100 standard.ABS Quality Evaluations Certifies Borouge to OHSAS 18001: 2007 Standard
ABS Quality Evaluations has granted OHSAS 18001 Certification to Borouge, a leading petrochemical company based in the United Arab Emirates.National Petrochemical Industrial Company Achieves First with RC 14001:2015 Certification
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. issues first certificate globally for RC 14001:2015.ABS Group Provides Advisory Services, Tools for Enterprise Risk Management
US regulatory update OMB Circular A-123 now requires enterprise risk management.DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Project Certification Contract for BKR02 Wind Farm Offshore Germany
Borkum Riffgrund 2 will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in German waters.ABS Group Signs Agreement with DroneView Technologies to Inspect Aerial Wind Turbines
Drone wind turbine inspections provide a safer, cost-effective and data-driven solution.DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Certification Contract for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
Hornsea One will be the world's first offshore wind farm to exceed 1,000 MW in capacity.ABS Group To Provide Certification, Verification Services for Scotland Wind Farm
The Dounreay Tri Project will pilot a novel floating foundation design for offshore wind.ABS Group to Develop Intelligent Maintenance Strategy for Golar FLNG Fleet
Our maintenance strategy will address safety and reliability aspects of a new fleet of FLNG vessels.ABS QE First to Receive ANAB Accreditation to Certify Organizations to ISO 55001
Asset Management Certification assists clients in maintaining safety, reliability and efficiency across asset-intensive industries.ABS Group Issues Certification of Sea Breeze Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Design Basis
ABS Group has issued its certification of the design basis for Ocean Resource Ltd's innovative Sea Breeze Gravity "float-out-and-sink" offshore wind turbine foundation system.Teekay Demonstrates Commitment to Quality, Sustainability and Safety
ABS Group has successfully recertified Teekay Shipping to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.ABS Group Named Preferred Supplier for the Project Certification by Navitus Bay Development LTD.
ABS Group has been named as the 'Preferred Supplier' for a multi-year project certification contract for the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park project in the United Kingdom.ABS Group Provides Insight Into LNG Bunkering in North America
ABS Group recently conducted industry research and analysis that resulted in an update to last year’s landmark study of Bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas-Fueled Marine Vessels in North America.Advanced Asset Integrity Management Solution - ABS Group Continues Innovation in Offshore Markets
ABS Group has released a new offshore Asset Integrity Management (AIM) service focused on driving operational reliability, efficiency and profitability for asset owners and operators.ABS Group Awarded Multi-Year Quality Surveillance Contract for the Nordsee One Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group was recently awarded a multi-year quality surveillance and inspection services contract for the Nordsee One offshore wind farm project.ABS Group Member of Joint Venture Team Awarded FEMA Contract for Flood Risk Data Services in $600MM
ABSG Consulting announced today it is part of a joint venture team awarded a contract to provide quality flood and other risk data to increase public awareness and achieve mitigation actions that help reduce the risk to life and property.ABS Group Evaluating Best Practices for Offshore Wind Farm Inspections
ABS Group supporting BSEE in development of inspection procedures for offshore wind farms.ABS Group Approved as First US-based CVA for Offshore Wind Farms
ABS Group leads the US into safe offshore wind farm operations.ABS Consulting Completes Design Review for New Approach to LNG Storage Tank Construction
ABS Consulting completed design review services for an Approval in Principle of the design of Hyundai Heavy Industries' Modular LNG Storage Tanks.ABS Consulting Awarded BPA From GSA: Services to Maximize Operational Effectiveness
ABS Consulting was selected for the GSA Performance Management and Continuous Process Improvement Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).ABS Consulting Enters Indian Wind Market, Completes Noise Emission Test for SRC Green Power's WTG
ABS Industrial Verification (India) Pvt. Ltd. completed its first noise emission test in India for SRC Green Power's wind turbine in Tirunelveli, India, just southwest of the state capital, Chennai.Typhoon Offshore Selects ABS Group to Support Netherlands Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. has been selected to provide wind turbine, operation and maintenance and QHSE package management for Typhoon Offshore B.V.'s offshore wind farm, BARD-Nederland.RWE Innogy Selects ABS Group to Support Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. has been selected to perform inspections of 49 offshore foundations for RWE Innogy's offshore wind farm, Nordsee Ost, in the North Sea off the German coast.ABS Consulting Structural Engineer Studies Impact of New Zealand Earthquake
Dr. Nathan Gould joined a multi-disciplinary research team documenting the effects of the February 22, 2011, earthquake that struck the City of Christchurch, New Zealand.German Agency Accepts ABS Group for Offshore Wind Farm Certification
ABS Group Ltd. has been accepted as a certification body for offshore wind turbines and farms by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).ABS Consulting Verifies Design and Construction of Chile Mining Rescue Capsules
The rescue of 33 men from the San Jose Mine in Chile on October 12-13 was a proud moment for the office of ABS Consulting in Chile, which verified the safety of the capsules.ABS Consulting, ABS Join Committee Developing Wind Turbine Guidelines for US Installations
Representatives from both organizations have been named to the Large Wind Turbine Permitting Guidelines Subcommittee, a US national committee working to identify US national wind turbine design requirements.ABS Consulting, ORNL Pool Resources to Coordinate National Security with Business Objectives
In accordance with the MOU, ABS Consulting and ORNL will provide a security and crisis management solutions to enterprise companies, government agencies and critical infrastructure owners and operators.DEF CON 27: Addressing Maritime Cyber Risk for Operational Technology
The ABS Cyber Security team recently demonstrated how the maritime industry can manage cyber risk in industrial control systems at the DEF CON 27 Hacking Conference.First Maximo in the Cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for Life Sciences
The new cloud-based solution addresses validation testing and regulatory compliance management for pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology companies.Certification Subsidiary of ABS Group Joins Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors
ABS Quality Evaluations is now an auditor member providing SA8000 compliance services for global brands and retailers.ABS Quality Evaluations Hosts China Certification and Accreditation Association
A delegation from the China Certification and Accreditation Association visited the ABS and ABS Group Global Headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in the area of standards certification.Incolur S.A. Receives ISO 45001:2018 Certification in Chile
ABS QE has certifiedRevisit Our Top 10 Industry Insights from 2018
Improving pressure equipment integrity and safety culture program effectiveness. Identifying common pitfalls inBorouge Successfully Transitions Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9001:2015 audits were completed at various Borouge locations including Abu Dhabi, China, SingaporeABS Group Sponsors Asset Integrity Management & Operational Excellence Forum
ABS Group will exhibit and present on Asset Integrity Management as a silver sponsor at theABS Consulting Secures Cyber Risk Support Services Contract from SPAWAR
ABS Group will provide cyber risk and security support services to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic.ABS QE Conducts ISO 9001/14001 Audits for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group
ABS Quality Evaluations will conduct a multi-site organization expansion audit in 2018 of MHI Plant Engineering & Construction, Ltd., a new company within Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group.ABS Group Conducts First ASME Pressure Vessel Inspection for New Zealand Equipment Manufacturer
Stafford Engineering and ABS Consulting have entered into a Service Agreement to perform ASME Code Inspections.Management Systems Certification: World Accreditation Day 2018
ABS Quality Evaluations and ABS Group recognize World Accreditation Day 2018.ABS QE Certifies JCDecaux Brasil Division to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard
The São Paulo division of JCDecaux Brasil has established an effective global risk management policy in accordance with the ISO 14001 requirements.ABS Group Receives 2018 St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers Best Practice Award
The Advanced Engineering division has been awarded the 2018 St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers Best Practice Award for a structural renovation project.ABS Quality Evaluations Prepares Global Organizations for ISO 45001 Certification
The new ISO 45001 standard addresses the need for safer working environments to improve occupational health and safety performance globally.ABS Group Strengthens ASME Authorized Inspection Agency Services in Europe
Our authorized inspection team will support UK clients in addressing ASME pressure equipment certification.ABS Group to Present Block Island Wind Farm Verification Certificate
ABS Group's independent assessment of the first U.S. offshore wind farm provided lessons learned in understanding offshore wind project risk.ABS QE Mexico Celebrates University's Transition to ISO 9001:2015
Certified to ISO 9001 with ABS QE since 2002, the Technological University of San Juan del Rio has successfully transitioned to the 2015 version.ABS Group Launches Cal/OSHA PSM Regulation for Refineries Toolkit
ABS Group has launched the Cal/OSHA PSM Regulation for Refineries Toolkit, a guidance resource comprising information tools and webinars related to the revised process safety management (PSM) regulation for petroleum refinery safety.ABS Quality Evaluations Visits COSCO Shipyard, CCAA and CNCA
ABS QE visited with leadership teams at COSCO (Shanghai) Shipyard, the China Certification and Accreditation Association (CCAA) and the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA).BrandExtract Wins AMA Crystal Award for Transforming ABS Group's Website
BrandExtract was awarded the AMA 2017 Crystal Award for transforming ABS Group's website.ABS Group Demonstrates Blast Test at World-Class Shock Tube Test Facility
The Advanced Engineering division demonstrated a controlled blast test at ABS Group's world-class Shock Tube Test Facility in San Antonio, Texas, for attendees of the 13th Global Congress on Process Safety.Regulatory Update on OSHA's Revised Chemical National Emphasis Program
ABS Group will provide a regulatory update and webinar covering CPL 03-00-021, OSHA's revised compliance directive for chemical facilities and petroleum refineries.ABS Group Provides Shipping Technical Report for IEA CO2 Transport Feasibility Study
ABS Group provided the technical feasibility portion of the recently released International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas Research and Development Program study on transport of CO2 by ship.MOST Co. Ltd. Certifies Integrated Management System to Revised International Standards
MOST Co. Ltd. has certified its integrated management system to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 by ABS Quality Evaluations.ICRI Awards Advanced Engineering Division for 2016 Repair Projects
The Great Plains Chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) awarded ABS Group the 2016 Outstanding Concrete and Masonry Historical Repair Project Award and 2016 Outstanding Transportation Concrete Repair Project Award.ABS QE Provides ISO 55001 Certifications Accredited by ANAB in the Americas
ABS QE has secured a leading position in the Americas providing asset management systems certification based on the Asset Management Standard ISO 55001:2014.ABS QE Provides Lead Auditor Trainings Accredited by Exemplar Global
ABS Quality Evaluations is a leading certification body providing Lead Auditor Training based on Exemplar Global's TPECS model.ABS QE Delivers Technical Presentation of Aerospace Standard AS9100D in Mexico
ABS QE's Aerospace Program Manager provided a comprehensive review to address the current transition process of management systems aerospace standard AS9100.POWER-GEN International: ABS Group to Present on Best Practices, Compliance
Thomas Adams, ABS Group VP of Power, and Security Consultant Robert Parker will address safety, risk and compliance management.ABS Group Launches Knowledge Toolkits to Share Technical and Regulatory Expertise
New toolkits offer technical knowledge-sharing resources to guide safety, risk and compliance management.ABS QE Recognizes World Standards Day with 2015-16 Achievements
ABS Quality Evaluations, an ABS Group company, recognizes 14 October as World Standards Day through continued support and contributions to global management systems certification.Aerospace Standards and Updates Seminar: Preparing for AS9100D:2016
ABS Quality Evaluations, an ABS Group company, will host a complimentary learning seminar on Oct. 17 in Melbourne, Florida, to network and discuss the new requirements of AS9100D:2016.ABS Group to Present on Best Practices for Pipeline Safety Management Systems at Pipeline Week 2016
ABS Group's Vice President of Global Oil, Gas and Chemical will present on "Best Practices for Implementing a Pipeline Safety Management System" at the 2016 Pipeline Week conference.OSHA Issues Revised Memorandum on PSM of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Covered Concentrations
On July 18, OSHA released a revised memorandum regarding highly hazardous chemicals and their covered concentrations, which has rescinded and replaced the original June 5, 2015 memorandum.Practical Guidance for Addressing Proposed Regulatory Changes to Improve Refinery Safety
ABS Group will launch a complimentary webinar addressing the California Department of Industrial Relations' proposed new Process Safety Management standard for improving refinery safety.ABS Group Completes Independent Third-Party Verification Services for Panama Canal Locks
ABSG Consulting verified compliance of two new neopanamax lock complexes, Cocolí and Agua Clara.ABS Group Employee Selected as US Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year
ABS Group Global Government Sector Employee Steven Butterhof has been selected as 2015 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year.ABS Group to Address Risk Based Inspection, Asset Life Extension at OTC 2016
Visit booth #2816 at OTC to learn more about our methodologies for Risk Based Inspection and evaluating asset service life.Al Masraf's HR Department ISO-Certified for Quality Management System Excellence
ABS Quality Evaluations has certified the Human Resources Department of Al Masraf, one of the premier banking institutions in the United Arab Emirates, to ISO 9001:2015.OSHA Announces PSM-Covered Chemical Concentrations Temporary Enforcement Delay
OSHA has granted the American Chemistry Council's request for a stay of the 1% Memo through September 30, 2016.ABS Quality Evaluations Achieves Accreditation for ISO 14001:2015
ABS Quality Evaluations has successfully been accredited by ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board to provide certification to ISO 14001:2015.ABS Quality Evaluations Achieves Accreditation for ISO 9001:2015
ABS QE has successfully been accredited by ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board to provide certification to ISO 9001:2015.ABS Group CEO Receives Merit Award from University of Michigan
Todd Grove, ABS Group President and CEO, was awarded the Michigan Engineering Alumni Merit Award for 2015 from the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan.QAFCO Achieves Energy Management Certification From ABS Quality Evaluations
ABS QE has recently awarded Qatar Fertilizer Company with an ISO 50001:2011 certification for its efforts in energy efficiency.ABS Group's Donald Wakefield Receives 2015 ANS Standards Service Award
Donald Wakefield, Senior Consultant in ABS Group's Safety, Risk, and Compliance service line, has received the 2015 ANS Standards Service Award from the American Nuclear Society.ABS Group Presents on Asset Integrity Management at Global FPSO
ABS Group will be represented at the 5th Annual Global FPSO Forum being held on September 15-17 at the Galveston Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.ABS Group Leads Process Safety Track at 28th Annual Environmental, Health & Safety Seminar
ABS Group will attend the 28th Annual Environmental, Health & Safety Seminar at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.GenesisSolutions Attending and Exhibiting at AFPM Maintenance & Reliability Conference
GenesisSolutions will be attending & exhibiting at AFPM Maintenance & Reliability Conference on May 19-22, 2015 in Austin, TX.Pay Sackniess of ABS Group Presents at VDI Structural Dynamics Conference
For offshore wind turbines, management of asset integrity must consider a number of potential structural anomalies balanced with comprehensive but efficient inspection planning.ABS Group Presents Utah Correctional Industries (UCI) With ISO 9001:2008 Certification
ABS Group recently presented Utah Correctional Industries with a certification for ISO 9001:2008, the international standard for quality operations.ABS Consulting Ltd. Receives Approval of Training Scheme from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
ABS Consulting in the United Kingdom has received approval for the training scheme from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) as of July 2011.Nautical Systems User Conference 2019
Join us for the 19th Annual Nautical Systems (NS) User Conference in Houston, Texas, September 10-12, 2019. The NS User Conference offers a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate and explore the features and functionality of our industry leading fleet management software for the global maritime industry, NS Enterprise.ABS and ABS Group at Gastech 2019
Visit American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and ABS Group at Gastech 2019, booth C250, and learn how we are addressing emerging issues in the global gas, LNG and energy industries. Access additional resources, including the ABS LNG Bunkering Guide (2nd Edition), in our LNG Bunkering Regulations Toolkit.6th Annual Asset Leadership Week
Hear Dominic Townsend, President of ABS Quality Evaluations, discuss our ISO 55000 certification work with Atlanta Airport Terminal Company at the 6th Asset Leadership Week in Washington D.C. This forum will provide a detailed look at ISO 55000 in practice, top government officials sharing benefits, commercial successes and the Asset Leadership Network's National Asset Leadership Strategy, which is already being circulated on the Hill.Maximo Utility Working Group 2019 Fall Conference
Join our Asset Performance Optimization team at the 2019 Fall Maximo Utility Working Group (MUWG) hosted by Arizona Public Service at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Sept. 30-Oct. 3. The theme of the Fall event is "Seeing 2020 – Setting Your Maximo Strategy Today." In addition to IBM Maximo consulting expertise and project staffing services, GenesisSolutions and ABS Group offer ISO 55000 program alignment and certification services to North and South American municipalities and operators.Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center 2019 International Symposium
Meet with our Safety, Risk and Compliance experts during the Mary Kay O'Conner Process Safety Center 2019 International Symposium presented at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center this Fall. This year's symposium theme is "Beyond Regulatory Compliance, Making Safety Second Nature." Award-winning Process Safety Leader and VP Steve Arendt will share insights on Safety Culture Improvement and Operational Excellence. Download our Process Safety Management and Cultural Cause Analysis™ toolkits for more safety culture resources.