ABS and HHI in landmark smart functions JDP

ABS and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have completed a landmark joint development project associated with HHI’s Integrated Smart-ship Solution.

ABS has verified the smart functions of HHI’s Integrated Smart-ship Solution, issuing the first product design assessment (PDA) for its data infra-structure along with issuing the first ever New Technologies Qualification for the operational performance management (OPM) functions. This will enable vessels using HHI’s system to be provided with the SMART (INF) notation and SMART (OPM) record comment.

Seven ABS-classed vessels, one FSRU, three VLECs and three tankers, are being readied to receive ABS smart notations and descriptions, subject to final surveys.

“Smart technology has significant potential to drive asset performance,” explained Patrick Ryan, ABS senior vice president, global engineering and technology. “ABS is proud to work with HHI on practical applications of this technology, which is a key step on the road to condition-based class,” he added.

“It is another time of paradigm shift. The smart-ship concept, which makes full use of available data, is rapidly changing the transportation market,” added Jae-Eul Kim, HHI executive vice president and chief technology officer.

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.

ABS PDA is an assessment of materials, components, products or systems for a specific use in compliance with ABS standards. ABS New Technologies Qualification services offer guidance on early adoption and efficient implementation of new technologies.