abs – Pacific Maritime Magazine

16 Apr

All-Electric HaiSea Marine Tug Receives Underwater Noise Notation

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newsabs, haisea, noise, wamis

HaiSea Marine’s first all-electric tugboat has received an Underwater Noise Notation from the American Bureau of Shipping, the North Vancouver, B.C.-based joint venture announced April 4. The HaiSea Wamis last fall conducted sea trials to demonstrate its “ultra-low underwater noise,” according to HaiSea Marine, which is majority owned by the Haisla Nation with partner Seaspan ULC. “When we formed HaiSea, we had a vision and a dream to design and build one of the greenest tugboat fleets in the world that would serve the Douglas Channel,” said Chief Crystal Smith, elected chief councilor of the Haisla Nation. “This notation proves…

10 Oct

Crowley, ABS Partner on VR, Augmented Tech for Marine Environments

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newsabs, crowley, vr

Crowley Maritime and classification and advisory services company ABS are teaming up on augmented and virtual reality (VR) technology for vessels and other marine environments. The companies have said that they plan to work on a joint pilot effort for classification-related survey support work, including aspects of annual and special surveys including task crediting. The project also encompasses work with surveyors, engineers and back-office survey support, virtual walkthroughs and livestreams with remote and hybrid survey techniques, Crowley added. “Partnership is key to sustainable growth and success in maritime services, and we look forward to working with ABS to advance innovation…