Head of ABS honoured
Nov 1 (LNGJ) - The shipping industry has made an award to Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and Chief Executive of the American Bureau of Shipping, the US classification society. Wiernicki was honoured for his contributions to the maritime industry by the United Seamen’s Service as a recipient of the Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award at a ceremony in New York City. “I am humbled to accept this award, not for me, but rather on behalf of the more than 5,000 worldwide employees of ABS and the 1.5 million mariners who day in and day out keep this industry moving and our global economy expanding,” Wiernicki said. Also honoured were Arthur E. Imperatore, Founder and President of New York Waterways, and Donald Marcus, President of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots.
ABS head in hall of fame
May 12 (LNGJ) - American Bureau of Shipping Chairman, President and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame at an annual event held by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey. It recognizes the achievements of maritime industry leaders in the 21st Century. In addition to his role in the US maritime industry and its important work, including making liquefied natural gas transport and its use safer, Wiernicki also serves as Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies.
ABS makes LNG progress
April 27 (LNGJ) - The American Bureau of Shipping, the US maritime classification and technical services company, held its annual meeting in New York and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki reported that “2015 was a year of moving forward in strong and sustainable ways with a relentless focus on our class-centric strategy.” The ABS-classed fleet surpassed 230 million gross tons, a nearly five percent growth from the previous year. “ABS provided approval for many new concepts such as a dual-fuel bulk carrier design, innovative LNG containment systems and an offshore LNG receiving, storage, regasification, and bunkering terminal,” Wiernicki said.
