ABS will participate in the Monaco Yacht Show (@mys_monaco #MYS2026). This event offers an exceptional platform to engage with global industry leaders and explore innovative trends in the yachting sector. We invite attendees to meet with our yacht specialists at booth DS28 (DARSE SUD) including: Daniele Bottino, ABS Manager, Regional Business Development and Yacht Sector Lead, Pier Carazzai, ABS Vice President of Engineering, Vikram Dang, ABS Director, Cruise Ship Lead, Diego Beltratti, ABS Senior Account Manager and Enrico Brina, ABS Engineering Manager. They will be available to discuss how ABS’ yacht services support safety, reliability, and compliance throughout every phase of a yacht’s lifecycle. #Yachting #YachtIndustry

Robots. Autonomous vessels. Nuclear energy. The future of shipping is defined by one question: What is possible? See how ABS is working with companies all over the world to advance these technologies for the #maritime industry. #ShipsAndShipping #MaritimeIndustry

ABS brought a full week of presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats and live technology demonstrations to SMM Hamburg, covering the topics and technologies shaping the future of #maritime shipping. Highlights from the week included: 🔹 The 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬, where industry leaders and technology innovators explored how to translate innovation into operational value 🔹 Live demonstrations of autonomous robotics, additive manufacturing, AI-powered analytics and next-generation inspection drones 🔹 The unveiling of 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐎™, our AI-powered research tool for navigating ABS Rules and maritime regulations 🔹 Collaborative technology sessions with Wärtsilä Marine, H4PERION, TwinShip Consortium, Flyability, BlueBARGE Project and more 🔹 Discussions on fleet performance benchmarking, advanced voyage optimization, cruise vessel life extension and career development at ABS 🔹 A visit from Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (@IMOHQ) Watch the video to see the week in action. ▶️ Thank you to everyone who visited the ABS booth, joined our sessions and contributed to the conversations that move the #shipping industry forward. We look forward to continuing these discussions. #SMM2026

Heading to SMM Hamburg? Come and 𝑆𝑖𝑡 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑤𝑖ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠 at booth B3. EG. 200. If you’re looking to talk through challenges, explore new ideas or get practical insight from people who know the #maritime industry, we’d love to sit down with you. Our specialists will be on hand throughout the event to discuss the topics that matter most to you. Whether it’s a quick conversation or a deeper discussion, stop by our booth and let’s connect over a coffee. Click here to view our full #SMM2026 schedule: eagle.org/smm26 #ShipsAndShipping

🆕 Press Release 🆕 ABS Joins Landmark Korea-U.S. Initiative to Advance the Future of #Shipbuilding ww2.eagle.org/en/newsdetail.… ABS joined leading Korean and U.S. research institutions in signing a memorandum of understanding to advance technical innovation and collaboration across the shipbuilding and #maritime sectors as part of the opening of the 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚-𝐔.𝐒. 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (KUSPC).

Meet the Global Gas Solutions team at ABS. Stephen Chan, ABS Director of Global Gas Solutions, leads the way in navigating the #maritime industry's expanding gas markets. With decades of experience, Stephen works closely with clients to deliver solutions that address complex project needs across the global gas landscape. Learn more about Stephen and how he supports clients on their projects. ⬇️ Stay tuned for more interviews to meet the entire team!

Can nuclear technology truly perform at sea in real conditions? 🚢 Issue 3 of the Nuclear Energy in Maritime series explores the realities of nuclear power in the maritime industry. • Fuel choice and its impact on design and operations • Performance in dynamic marine environments • Power, motion and heat at sea • Safety, crew protection and reliability • Ports, infrastructure and operational adaptability Read Issue 3 and see what’s next: eagle.org/nuclear-in-maritim… #Maritime #NuclearEnergy #ShipsAndShipping

Damage stability is more than meeting a Rule requirement. It's about understanding an #offshore unit's ability to remain afloat in storm winds after sustaining hull damage or flooding and to reduce the risk of progressive flooding. Offshore damage stability criteria help address key questions such as: • How does the unit respond if one or more compartments are flooded? • Do heel and trim remain within the prescribed limits of the 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 and MODU Code? • Has the piping been checked to limit progressive flooding into undamaged compartments? This is why the 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 address defined damage scenarios, residual stability criteria for heel, trim and freeboard, and include checks for progressive flooding. When damage remains within the extents defined by the 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 and MODU Code, the unit is designed to survive and remain afloat. This helps protect onboard personnel from the dangers of an evacuation at sea. Review our latest Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Units: pub-rm20.apps.eagle.org/r/Of…

Dr. Spyros Hirdaris, Manager of ABS' Global Ship Systems Center, will join a panel discussion on civil maritime nuclear propulsion at the 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 conference in London. The session, "Civil Maritime Nuclear Propulsion: A Viable Competitive Edge," will feature panelists from @COREPOWER10, Burges Salmon LLP, UK P&I Club and OECD NEA. ABS has developed concept designs for nuclear-powered vessels and continues to lead research into advanced reactor technologies for the commercial fleet. To learn more about how ABS is supporting nuclear in maritime, including reading our nuclear in maritime series, visit eagle.org/nuclear. Attending the conference? Be sure to catch Spyros on this panel.

🆕Press Release 🆕 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐌𝐎 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for #maritime decarbonization. Titled, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐌𝐎 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, it reflects broad alignment across the industry on the need for one international approach to emissions reduction, while recognizing that implementation will be shaped by real-world constraints across the global fleet. Learn more in the press release: ww2.eagle.org/en/newsdetail.… Read The ABS View letter here: ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/ea… #shipping #MaritimeIndustry

#Posidonia2026 opened with a visit to the ABS booth from Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, joined by Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, and Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners. 🛳️ ABS' deep ties to the Greek maritime community reflect decades of collaboration and a shared vision for the future of hashtag#shipping. As we look ahead, ABS remains committed to working alongside the Greek shipping industry to raise the bar for safety, innovation and performance at sea. This week, you can visit booth 3.101 to speak with ABS, ABS Wavesight and @_ABSGroup. See the complete ABS schedule here: lnkd.in/g4jfYp3v @PosidoniaEvents #shipping

#Posidonia2026 is off to a strong start. Thank you to our clients and friends who joined us at the opening reception. We are at booth 3.101 all week. Come see what ABS, ABS Wavesight and @_ABSGroup have in store. View the full schedule of ABS' activities: eagle.org/posidonia26 @PosidoniaEvents #maritime #shipping

🆕 Press Release 🆕 ABS Introduces Nuclear-Ready Notation for Marine and Offshore Assets ww2.eagle.org/en/newsdetail.… ABS announced the release of the ABS Nuclear-Ready Notation, an industry first classification notation for #marine and #offshore assets designed to support future conversion to nuclear #energy.

#Posidonia2026 is just around the corner and you can meet the ABS team in Athens. See our full agenda: eagle.org/posidonia26 ABS will participate in panels, presentations and events throughout the week. Visit ABS booth 𝟑.𝟏𝟎𝟏 for coffee and conversation with ABS team members. #maritime #shipping @_ABSGroup @PosidoniaEvents

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. ABS' virtual 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 course gives maritime professionals the practical knowledge to identify, evaluate and manage risk with precision. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: • Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis methods • Proven hazard identification techniques • Risk estimation frameworks • Applying risk data to strengthen management decisions 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅April 21-22, 2026 🕐9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EEST 💻Virtual delivery From fleet operations to long-term planning, the ability to assess and act on risk is what separates reactive teams from resilient ones. Register today. Contact our team to get started: absinfo.eagle.org/acton/fs/b… #MaritimeSafety #RiskManagement #MaritimeTraining

ABS participated in the TECHNAVA S.A. Technical Forum in Athens, joining Thordon Bearings Inc. and Technava for a technical presentation on "T-BOSS" (Thordon, Blue Ocean Space): Simplified Sterntubeless Design Reshaping Green Ships. Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Vice President Technology, presented on rules and requirements for sterntubeless vessels with water-lubricated bearings, highlighting ABS' STBLess - W notation. The event drew participants from the Greek shipping community, reflecting strong industry interest in seawater-lubricated shaftline solutions and their potential for future vessel designs. ABS remains committed to advancing innovative #shipping technologies and supporting the #maritime industry's transition to lower-emission operations.

𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Minas Diacakis, ABS Senior Engineer, and Yvonni Damianidou, ABS Senior Engineer, represented ABS at the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Minas chaired session 10, leading discussions on hydrogen applications. Yvonni presented "Advancing Hydrogen Safety in Maritime and Offshore Applications." The conference provided a platform for sharing insights on hydrogen technologies and their application across maritime and offshore sectors. Learn more about ABS' work across the hydrogen value chain: abseagle.info/HydrogenVC #HydrogenSafety #Maritime

❄️ABS wishes you a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year! ❄️

ABS convened its 15th Hellenic Technical Committee meeting, uniting over 40 senior executives from the Hellenic #maritime community. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking sessions on cutting-edge developments and key challenges shaping the future of the #maritime industry. The attendees were welcomed by the Committee’s Chairman, Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Vice President, Technology, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Dr. Elias Kariambas, ABS Vice President, Regional Business Development. During the meeting: • Andreas Spertos, Maran Gas Management Technical Director, presented the Shaft Generator as an energy-saving device. • Advanced electrical systems for marine decarbonization were addressed by Laurent Coleil, Marine Service Director, and Dr. Mahdi Sallali, Marine Application Engineer, both from GE Vernova • Arie Leeuwenburg, On Site Alignment Managing Director, discussed powertrain alignment challenges when installing shaft generators in new buildings and when in retrofits • Smart digital twins for sustainable hull performance were explored by Theodoros Vasilopoulos, Director, Global Development, Marine & Offshore/Oil & Gas Energy, and by Dr. Charilaos (Haris) Kokkinos , Technical Manager/Numerical Simulation Expert, both from FEAC Engineering • Stamatis Fradelos, ABS Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, discussed regulatory developments and their impact on the maritime sector To close the day, a Hellenic Technical Committee poll invited participants to contribute their perspectives and insights. Structured networking opportunities also helped cultivate collaboration and knowledge sharing across the industry.

ABS was proud to support and participate in the European Shortsea Network Conference held in Athens, Greece, under the theme “Walking into a New Era.” ABS Director of Global Sustainability, Themis Vagiakos, joined a panel to discuss how the #maritime ecosystem must bridge the gap between technology readiness and the financial and infrastructural frameworks. Through its sustainability services, ABS is helping #maritime stakeholders navigate compliance — combining technical experience, regulatory insight and energy management to unlock progress.