30. March 2012
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
The classification society ABS has announced the expansion of its presence in Singapore. Recognising the growing role Singapore is playing as a global offshore energy centre, ABS is moving key offshore leadership positions from Houston, US, to Singapore and is strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities at the ABS Singapore Offshore Technology Center (SOTC).
ABS said it was undertaking a three-pronged approach to expansion, relocating key offshore leadership positions, including its chief engineer for offshore projects to the Singapore office, adding a virtual model basin to its technical offerings at SOTC and expanding its relationships with local universities to support ABS rule development and technology programmes.