First Smart Notation for shuttle tanker

Built and delivered by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI), AET’s 152,700 DWT DP2 shuttle tanker Eagle Passos will also be granted the Operational Performance Management (OPM) and Crew Assistance and Augmentation (CAA) class record comments in recognition of the optimisation, monitoring and reporting smart functions.

These are delivered through SHI’s SVESSEL platform, which is designed to expedite the transition from analog-based conventional ship systems into a digital-based lifecycle vessel management approach.

Patrick Ryan, ABS senior vice president, global engineering and technology, said: “The Smart Infrastructure notation recognizes that the hardware and software of the SVESSEL platform are designed and installed to support the rich data streams that can be leveraged to support enhanced maintenance, operational efficiency and safety capabilities. ABS is pleased to award this notation to a shuttle tanker as an industry first.”

Advisory update

In October 2020, ABS updated its Shuttle Tanker Advisory, offering insights on shuttle tanker design and operation all over the globe, with particular focus on Brazil, the North Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

In addition, ABS has recently released a Shuttle Tanker Advisory and developed a webinar on the topic.

In April 2019, ABS launched the marine and offshore industries’ first notations on smart technology applications with publication of the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units.