The Laboratory for Ocean Innovation (LOI) at Texas A&M will be the focus of a special session at the SNAME Offshore Symposium to be held in Houston on March 31, 2026. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been working alongside the LOI and the session will cover recent progress in marine research including: ammonia safety and spill concerns in marine environments, an advanced framework for autonomous marine navigation, safety and situational awareness while wearing augmented reality (AR) headgear, and ship surveying using images and movies with software that detects and classifies objects. The presentations will summarize these multi-year efforts and discuss future work.
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ABS Develops Industry-Leading EV Battery Fire Simulation Modeling
Key Safety Advance is the Latest Contribution from ABS to Tackling Thermal Runaway at Sea
(HOUSTON) ABS has developed advanced simulation modeling of thermal runaway in Lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks.
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Laboratory For Ocean Innovation Celebrates Second Anniversary
Published on April 2, 2025 by Peggy Rutkowski
Dr. Edgar Rojas-Munoz demonstrating in the LOI for sponsors, faculty, and students. | Image: Courtesy of Justin Kling.
The Laboratory for Ocean Innovation (LOI), a collaboration between Texas A&M University and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), is celebrating its second anniversary. The LOI is located within the Department of Ocean Engineering at the Haynes Engineering Building.
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Safety In Maritime Surveying: Dr. Edgar Rojas-Muñoz Leading Research With Augmented Reality Devices
Published on June 4, 2024 by Bailey Brown
Dr. Edgar Rojas-Muñoz wears the RealWear Navigator 520 AR device as he went through the simulation.
Photo courtesy of Rojas-Muñoz.
Dr. Edgar Rojas-Muñoz, assistant professor in Visualization, is working to improve the safety of maritime surveyors by using augmented reality devices.
The ABS engaged Rojas-Muñoz in June 2023 to evaluate whether these devices are safe enough to be used by workers performing industrial tasks in hazardous maritime environments.
Expanded partnership provides bright future for ocean engineers
Published on August 18, 2023 by Madison Mahoney
American Bureau of Shipping generously established the ABS Laboratory for Ocean Innovation and the ABS Ocean Engineering Department Head Chair. | Image: Texas A&M Engineering
Founded in 1862, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has continuously demonstrated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading maritime classification organizations focused on advancing offshore and maritime innovation. ABS’ mission revolves around serving its clients and the public, taking on the most crucial operational, technical and regulatory issues to support the industry in operating safely and responsibly.
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