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ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Autonomous Navigation Assistance System - ‘SAS’ developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS) is a partially Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) including the functions of situational awareness through sensor fusion and electronic navigational chart information, collision and grounding risk assessment, and collision and grounding avoidance. Design, installation, and maintenance ClassNK is involved in various demonstration projects and continuously works to develop necessary safety standards, to support the development and implementation of automated/autonomous operation technologies from a safety perspective. Based on this experience, ClassNK released its ‘Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships’ which comprehensively summarises the requirements for each stage of conceptual design, design development, installation, and maintenance during the operation of automated/autonomous operation technologies. Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System ClassNK will continue to improve the environment for the use of automated/autonomous operation For the concept design of the Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS), ClassNK conducted its safety review based on the requirements of ‘Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships’. Having confirmed its compliance with the requirements, including clarification of tasks to be automated, and backup systems, ClassNK issued the AiP. ClassNK is also in the process of examining SAS for Technology Qualification (TQ) based on  ‘Guidelines for Technology Qualification’. ClassNK will continue to improve the environment for the use of automated/autonomous operation technologies by providing standards for advanced initiatives and technological verification. Approval in Principle (AiP) At the initial stage of designing or before the specific target ship to be implemented is decided, the design is examined based on the existing regulations such as international conventions and ship classification rules, and an Approval in Principle (AiP) is issued as proof of conformity with requirements. It also prevents rework of regulatory aspects in the post-process, shortens the examination time at the time of class registration, and can be used as a technical basis for external appeal of the design status.

ABS presented an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new design of an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. Called Samsung Ammonia Blue, the concept features advanced safety components with an expected production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum of ammonia. Class and statutory requirements ABS completed design reviews on the topside process, interface system and layout based on class and statutory requirements. “With our extensive experience in floating offshore production units and pioneering guidance on ammonia as a marine fuel, ABS is the ideal partner for this new design from SHI,” said Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore. New and evolving solutions “For the green future, ammonia is the most reliable source, recognised as a hydrogen carrier and a carbon-free fuel. This product that was developed with our abundant experience and proprietary technologies will lead energy innovation for humanity,” said Haeki Jang, Chief Technology Officer, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ABS is the world pioneer in classifying floating production units. With offshore expertise and innovation spanning more than 70 years, ABS provides expert guidance and assesses new and evolving solutions to help safely manage assets for sustainable offshore operations.

Brunvoll has signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd for the delivery of a manoeuvring package for Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.'s new DP2 shuttle tanker. The contract is for equipment for one vessel, with two additional vessels as an option. Tsakos already has two vessels under construction with the same equipment and this adds up to potentially five vessels in total. The delivery from Brunvoll consists of three retractable azimuth thrusters, two tunnel thrusters, and Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC, with three operating positions. The combined power output of all the thrusters is approximately 17,000 kW. Suezmax dimensions The vessel will be Samsung's new building no. 2708 and have a loading capacity of 154.400 deadweight tons. The vessels will be built according to Suezmax dimensions. Tsakos has a fleet of four DP2 shuttle tankers in operation and three under construction, where of all have systems from Brunvoll. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tsakos and Samsung for choosing us to equip this vessel with our thruster systems. We are grateful for their trust in our products and look forward to the delivery and seeing the vessel on the water,” says Anders Ulvestad, VP Sales at Brunvoll.