American Bureau of Shipping
Marine Classification and Offshore Classification.
About the firm
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global classification society providing marine and offshore classification, technical advisory, and verification services. It establishes rules and guides for the design, construction, and periodic survey of marine vessels and offshore structures. The organization also offers approval and certification services for manufacturers and service suppliers, supporting sustainability and decarbonization solutions for maritime industries.
- Firm type
- Marine Engineering · Naval Architecture
Credentials
ISO Certifications · IACS Certifications
Capabilities
Marine Classification
Service websiteProvides leading classification and technical advisory services to the marine industry.
Offshore Classification
Service websiteDelivers life cycle classification and technical advisory services to the offshore energy industry.
Global Government Services
Service websiteSupports governments around the globe with classification and technical advisory services.
Approval and Certification
Service websiteProvides approval and certification for manufacturers and service suppliers.
- Type Approval
- Service Suppliers Certification
- Approved Manufacturers
- Container Certification
- Approval Documentation
Maintains additional approval forms and documentation for certification workflows.
Rules and Guides
Service websiteMaintains maritime rules and guidance for vessel and offshore structure safety.
- Design Rules
Publishes rules used in marine and offshore design review.
- Construction Standards
Maintains standards for construction and classification workflows.
- Periodic Survey Guidance
Provides guidance for vessel and offshore structure survey cycles.
Sustainability and Decarbonization
Service websiteDelivers sustainable solutions and advisory services to support the evolving maritime energy transition.
Innovation and Technology
Service websiteDrives innovation in marine and offshore safety, evaluating emerging maritime technologies and human elements.
Regulatory Advisory
Service websiteProvides updates on local, national, and international regulatory news and requirements.
Engineering Software
Service websiteOffers specialized engineering software to assess compliance of vessels and offshore structures with safety requirements.
Industries
Marine · Oil & Gas
Projects
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