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Inland Vessels
Safely Navigating Inland Waterways
While there are some similarities between trans-ocean and inland river navigation, the physical infrastructure of a geographical river area presents unique challenges and opportunities. Inland vessel work is versatile in nature, highlighted by their ability to travel thousands of miles of inland rivers.
ABS SERVICES
ABS offers an independent and uncompromised perspective on safety and environmental protection for our members and clients in the inland and intercoastal towing vessel industry. With extensive geographic coverage and dedicated teams of surveyors and engineers, ABS is prepared to assist owners and operators in meeting their compliance needs.
SUBCHAPTER M
As a USCG approved third party organization, we offer fully integrated solutions to help owners and operators achieve and maintain compliance with the Subchapter M regulations.
National Navigation Certification
ABS has been working with vessel owners in Brazil for over 70 years and is authorized by the Brazilian Maritime Authority (DPC) to provide Statutory National Navigation Certification (NNC) to non-SOLAS small vessels traveling through inland waterways, harbors and coastal trade routes.
Decarbonization of the Inland Waterway Sector in the United States
Decarbonization of the Inland Waterway Sector in the United States, developed by Vanderbilt University and supported by the American Bureau of Shipping provides readers with a look into the options available for decarbonizing the inland waterway sector in the U.S., including potential vessel designs, alternative fuel options, technologies available and the challenges and advantages associated with each of these options.
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