ABS, a leading provider of global classification services,
yesterday announced the certification of several maritime industry
leaders for adopting energy management systems. Gaslog LNG Services Ltd., Consolidated Marine Management and Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd. are among the first organizations to certify
their energy management systems using the ABS Guide forMarine Health,
Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy (HSQEEn) Management.These forward-leaning companies are exceeding maritime industry
requirements for energy efficiency and establishing systems that will
allow them to manage operations that align with increased environmental
awareness. This certification recognizes the addition of energy
efficiency to these organization’s existing marine management systems.
When properly implemented, energy management systems can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, support reduced energy costs and improve
operating performance.“Each of these companies has demonstrated a commitment to energy
efficiency and developed corresponding management systems that will help drive more efficient operations,” says ABS President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. “The HSQEEn Guide was developed to help owners and operators facilitate a
progressive approach to integrated management systems and can be applied to a wide variety of ship operations and management styles.”ABS’ HSQEEn energy management requirements are based on ISO
50001:2011, the international standard for energy management systems.
The standard, which is considered a much broader energy management tool, establishes an energy baseline, demonstrates energy reductions, creates energy goals and action plans, and helps owners and operators manage
significant energy-consuming equipment.“One of our objectives at ABS is to drive innovative solutions
that will help owners and operators not only meet their operational and
regulatory demands, but also help differentiate themselves as
organizations committed to reducing their energy consumption and
limiting their environmental impact,” Wiernicki says. “As the
maritime industry comes under increased scrutiny in the areas of energy
efficiency and emissions control, our goal is to stay abreast of new
regulatory requirements and business realities that will significantly
impact maritime operations.”These companies join Maersk Line, Limited (USA), the first recipient
of ABS’ HSQEEn certification, in adopting energy management programs as
part of their ongoing commitment to achieving sustainable and efficient
energy usage.
WORLD SHIPPING
29 January 2013 - 21:26
ABS Grants Energy Management Certifications to Leading Maritime Organizations
ABS, yesterday announced the certification of several maritime industry leaders for adopting energy management systems.
WORLD SHIPPING
29 January 2013 - 21:26
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