- ABS has unveiled Eagle UnifiedTM, a state-of-the-art structural design verification software tool that integrates over 100 user-requested features.
- This launch reflects ABS’s commitment to delivering advanced engineering capabilities and enhancing user experience in the maritime industry.
Features and Capabilities
Eagle UnifiedTM is designed to streamline vessel applications and provide a superior user experience. It offers support for multiple vessel types, with containership and LNGC capabilities available at launch. Future releases will include capabilities for LPG, ammonia, hydrogen, and CO2 carriers.
Industry-Leading Innovation
ABS’s investment in software and services underscores its commitment to remain at the forefront of technological advancements. Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, highlighted the importance of these investments in enabling clients to leverage advanced capabilities and efficiencies.
Enhanced Client Portal
In addition to Eagle UnifiedTM, ABS recently launched an enhanced ABS MyFreedom™ Client Portal. This portal features a modern, responsive interface and is built on a product life cycle management backbone. It is designed to manage data-heavy engineering tools and support collaboration, search capabilities, automated reports, and comprehensive life-cycle management.
Digital Twin System
The upgraded platform is aimed at managing next-generation engineering tools, including 3D plans, integrated computer-aided engineering models, simulations, streaming data, and other digital assets. It provides a fully scalable digital twin system for compliance and safety.
ABS Rule Enhancements Program
ABS delivered the ABS Rule Enhancements program in January 2024, which includes newly developed functional requirements and a standardized risk-based methodology. These enhancements facilitate the safe and rapid adoption of innovation and technology impacting next-generation vessel designs and equipment.
Future Outlook
Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer, emphasized that the improvements introduced by ABS will enhance collaboration and communication across the industry. ABS is pioneering a new way of working that capitalizes on digital technology advances to support the design and development of the next generation of vessels.
The launch of Eagle UnifiedTM and the enhancements to the ABS MyFreedom™ Client Portal represent significant advancements in ABS’s commitment to innovation and technological excellence in the maritime industry. These initiatives underscore ABS’s leadership in driving forward the frontiers of safety and efficiency, ultimately delivering a best-in-class experience for its clients.
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Source: ABS Group
