ABS Approves Remote Control Functions from Hanwha Ocean for FPSOs

(SEOUL) ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd. for remote control functions for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units.

ABS completed design reviews based on the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions.

The project is part of the Offshore Technology Collaboration Agreement (OTCA) between ABS and Hanwha Ocean, which enables the companies to collaborate on a series of cutting-edge projects leveraging each company’s core competencies under three broad themes: sustainability, digitalization and artificial intelligence, and operational technology cybersecurity.

“Remote-control technologies are unlocking new levels of operational intelligence for offshore assets by enabling continuous data acquisition, advanced analytics, and predictive insights. These capabilities can not only improve health, safety, and quality compliance but also optimize asset performance through real-time decision-making and automated control,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

“With this project, we have been able to maximize the operability of offshore plants and enhance the safety of offshore workers. We will continue to focus on providing customers with advanced offshore solutions equipped with artificial intelligence and digital technologies,” said James Shon, Hanwha Ocean Chief Technical Officer.

ABS is the leading provider of technical support for groundbreaking autonomous and remote-controlled technologies for the marine and offshore industries. Learn more here and download a copy of the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions here.

Photo caption (L to R): Hyun-Jin Kim (Hanwha Ocean - Vice President); Yoon-Sik Hwang (Hanwha Ocean - Vice President); Ho-Byung Jung (Hanwha Ocean - Team Leader); Kwang-Deok Park (Hanwha Ocean - Principal Engineer); Young-Chang Shon (Hanwha Ocean - Chief Technology Officer); Patrick Ryan (ABS – Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer); Kwang-Nam Jung (ABS – Director, Business Development); Geng Qin (ABS - Principal Engineer); Yao Hua Ten (ABS - Senior Engineer); SeMin Kim (ABS – Senior Manager, Business Development)