- ABS hosted its first South America Regional Committee meeting, focusing on maritime and offshore innovation.
- Key topics included energy transition, digitalization, and new IMO regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
- Industry leaders emphasized collaboration and ABS’s pivotal role in driving sustainable maritime development in the region.
In a significant event for South America’s maritime and offshore sectors, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) hosted its first-ever South America Regional Committee meeting. Maritime and offshore leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other countries gathered to discuss innovations, trends, and challenges shaping the region’s industries.
Key Discussions at the Meeting
The event focused on energy transition, digital transformation, and regulatory changes affecting the maritime sector. ABS Senior Vice President Vassilios Kroustallis emphasized ABS’s long-standing role in South America, particularly as the leader in floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units. The committee also explored topics like alternative fuels—methanol, ammonia, and nuclear reactor technologies—and the implications of recent IMO regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration
ABS’s commitment to the region’s maritime development was reinforced by Wilson Pereira de Lima Filho, Director of Brazil’s National Waterway Transportation Agency, and Chairman of the ABS South America Regional Committee. He highlighted ABS’s vital role in Brazil’s maritime industry and the growing importance of the blue economy, while discussing the need for innovation and collaboration to meet future environmental and energy challenges.
Leadership and Industry Insight
Captain Jones Soares, COO of Transpetro, was the guest of honor, offering insights into the human factors influencing navigation safety. The meeting also included briefings on fleet pooling strategies to help compliance with new maritime regulations, solidifying ABS’s leadership in the offshore sector.
This inaugural meeting marks a critical step in shaping the future of the maritime and offshore industries in South America, reinforcing ABS’s commitment to fostering progress and addressing emerging industry challenges.
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Source: American Bureau of Shipping
