John McDonald
John McDonald
Chief Operating Officer, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)John McDonald is the Chief Operating Officer of ABS. Prior to his current role, he was the SVP of global business development of ABS. McDonald completed his bachelor's education at the Maine Maritime Academy and his master's education at Texas A&M University.
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ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to pioneering Japanese companies at Gastech 2024 for two liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier designs with Type-C cargo tanks that do not require performing p...
ABS is expanding its footprint in Western Australia, establishing a physical presence in Port Hedland, a key trading zone for dry bulk minerals in the Eastern Hemisphere. The new site joins other ABS...
Genesis North America (GNA), as a major subcontractor of Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC), has engaged ABS to support the RUYA Project, a production capacity improvement plan for the Al Shah...
ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard: a new insulation system and a modern design for an ultra-large ethane carrier (ULEC). The ULEC design is fi...
ABS has released guidance focused on ammonia bunkering, the first such advisory for the industry. The ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory considers the aspects of bunkering...
The ABS-classed Liza Unity continues to collect industry firsts by receiving the first REMOTE-CON notation for an FPSO from ABS. The REMOTE-CON notation demonstrates the vessel’s alignment with...
With the publication of ABS Methanol Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory, ABS is expanding its industry-renowned suite of guidance on methanol as a marine fuel. A key component of the...
More than 75 chief executives of Chinese shipping and shipbuilding companies attended the annual ABS Greater China National Committee to learn more about the future of maritime technologies, sustainab...
Maritime industry pioneers came together at the annual ABS Japan National Committee Meeting to discuss the latest developments in technology, sustainability, regulations, and market trends in the ship...
ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, a member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to study the feasibility of converting the fuel system of an ultramax bulk carrier, from con...
ABS joined Maersk and global dignitaries for the official naming ceremony of the first containership ever to sail on green methanol, a Maersk feeder vessel built to ABS Class, the LAURA MAERSK. Ursu...
At Gastech 2023, ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to review an innovative new design from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a dual-fuel, very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) for Eastern...
ABS is launching a global ABS Electrification Centre to support maritime decarbonisation projects. Comprised of ABS engineers and technical specialists, the centre will support a range of cutting...
ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalyt...
ABS has awarded Jiangnan Shipyard approval in principle (AIP) for its BrilliancE II IMO Type B cryogenic liquefied gas containment system for very large ethane carriers (VLEC). The BrilliancE II adva...
ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) for Bumi Armada’s pioneering design for a floating carbon storage and injection unit (FCSIU). Bumi Armada’s FCSIU concept is a floating termina...
At Gastech 2023, ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Hudong-Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard for its new, state-of-the-art liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier design, currently the world’s larges...
Algoma Central Corporation (Algoma) has ordered two, methanol-ready, 37,000-DWT, ice-class product tanker vessels to be built to ABS Class. This CAN$127m investment followed an order for two, new, 72,...
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