Category: Patrick Ryan

  • ABS inks MOU on nuclear with KRISO

    ABS inks MOU on nuclear with KRISO As interest in nuclear marine propulsion grows, ABS and KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the application of small modular reactors (SMRs) in the marine and offshore sectors. The agreement establishes a framework for both…

  • Breakthrough electric propulsion technology gains ABS NTQ certification

    Breakthrough electric propulsion technology gains ABS NTQ certification ABS has issued a new technology qualification (NTQ) certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for their next-generation electric propulsion solution: the medium voltage direct current (MVDC) power system for ships. The breakerless-MVDC power system electric propulsion…

  • Pherousa marks a milestone on its path to a zero-emission ultramax

    Pherousa marks a milestone on its path to a zero-emission ultramax Oslo-headquartered Pherousa SA has moved a step closer in its plans to build a series of zero-emission hydrogen-fueled 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers. L to R: Hans Bredrup, chairman of Pherousa AS, with Patrick Ryan, ABS SVP and CTO [Photo: ABS] In a ceremony…

  • Innovative liquid hydrogen tank tech gets ABS AIP

    Innovative liquid hydrogen tank tech gets ABS AIP In a development that validates large-scale liquid hydrogen tank technology for shipping, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transportation and storage. ABS completed design reviews based on class and…