ABS

Annual class survey service for verifying compliance with ABS Marine Vessel Rules, Mobile Offshore Unit Rules, and Floating Production Installations Rules.

Offering leading classification and technical advisory services to the marine industry, including design analysis, plan review, and approval for containerships, tankers, and bulk carriers.

ABS approval process and certification for material manufacturers producing materials applied within the offshore and marine industries, covering steel, aluminum, pipe mills, forges, foundries, and other facility types.

Providing approval and certification for manufacturers and service suppliers to reduce administration and potentially achieve greater market penetration.

Submit drawings and documents for technical review, approval or certification against ABS Rules and international standards.

An approach and qualification service provided by ABS to confirm the ability of new marine and offshore technologies to perform intended functions in accordance with defined performance requirements.

Service enabling the use of 3D digital models instead of traditional 2D drawings for marine vessel and offshore structure design review and class survey credit.

Classification and qualification service path for novel marine and offshore concepts and new technologies.

An approval program provided by the American Bureau of Shipping for facilities producing ABS Grade and non-ABS Grade materials for marine and offshore use.

Providing design review and classification services for specialized wind vessels including WTIV, SOV, Rock/Scour, Dynamic Barge and CTV.

Standardized procedure for product design assessment and manufacturing assessment to achieve ABS Type Approval.

Process and program approvals for materials manufacturers with materials in the offshore and marine industries.

Delivering independent verification, certification and engineering analysis, across the project life cycle in subsea production systems, from discovery to decommissioning.

Classification and technical support for newbuilding projects, setting standards at the forefront of technology and safety in design and construction.

Remote continuous machinery survey for vessels maintaining a PMP notation, allowing owners to submit documentation for machinery part items without physical surveyor attendance.

Annual survey indicating compliance with the requirements of ABS Marine Vessel Rules, Mobile Offshore Unit Rules, and Floating Production Installations Rules regarding onboard machinery.

Survey indicating continued compliance of additional firefighting systems and services as applicable to FFV Class 1/2/3 Notation.

Third-party verification of non-class equipment and components.

Mobile application for marine and offshore services.

Navigational Bridge Layout and Equipment/Systems notation tailored specifically for vessels operating in coastal and narrow waters.

Third-party verification of non-class materials to global and industry standards.

Survey indicating that a vessel is fitted with a system of thrusters, positioning instruments, and control systems in accordance with ABS requirements.

Industry leading verification services provided by ABS over the lifecycle of an installation, from initial suitability and operational verification through to decommissioning, assisting operators with managing major accident hazards.

Delivering risk advisory and technical review solutions as a trusted offshore wind advisor.

Helping deepwater exploration by assessing solutions that meet industry standards and regulations for MODUs including jackups, drillships, and semi-submersibles.

Providing classification services and unique solutions to assist Bulk Carrier owners.

Leading innovation through research for large and complex FPSOs in Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, and other locations worldwide.

ABS MyFreedom Client Portal is your suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services.

A suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services accessible on web and mobile for on-the-go class workflows and data-enabled verification.

Services to witness production tests and inspections and supervise prototype construction to meet United States Coast Guard standards.

Search type approved products, service suppliers, vessels, and more in the client portal.

Qualifying new technologies and design concepts with services that assess readiness, maturity, and safety.

A certification framework designed to establish the maturity level of evolving technology and to qualify, verify, and validate the implementation of smart technologies in shipyards.

Standards and guides for the design, construction and periodic survey of marine vessels and offshore structures.

Providing classification, certification and supporting project assurance and risk reduction for fixed and floating offshore wind structures.

Assisting Containership owners and operators in tackling their most pressing operational and regulatory challenges.

Survey service assigned to non-self-propelled vessels fitted with thrusters intended to assist in maneuvering or propelling while under tow.

Navigational Bridge Layout and Equipment/Systems notation defining comprehensive requirements for navigational equipment and bridge systems.

Third-party container certification to meet international standards and regulations.

Annual confirmation on the continued compliance of approved planned maintenance systems.

Initial and renewal survey for existing vessels verifying the location of hazardous materials on board to support compliance with EU Ship Recycling requirements and the IMO Hong Kong Convention.

European union mutual recognition for manufacturers.

Scheduling tool for vessel surveys and services.

Navigational Bridge Layout notation covering bridge design, arrangement, visibility, and workstation configuration.

A butterfly valve assessed by the American Bureau of Shipping for design compliance under Product Design Assessment (PDA).

ABS service as an accepted United States Coast Guard independent laboratory to witness production tests and inspections, and supervise prototype construction for equipment.

A suite of engineering applications for maritime and offshore industries to quickly assess compliance with ABS requirements.

Annual class survey for verification of the performance standard for protective coatings in ballast tanks required for the CPS class notation.

Survey indicating compliance with Sections 1 through 3 of the ABS Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems.

Survey indicating compliance with Sections 1 through 4 of the ABS Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems.

ABS vessel records and class notations for all vessels and offshore installations currently in class with ABS.

Leveraging our global gas solutions team to provide industry leading guidance for Gas Carriers.

Safety radio surveys completed in collaboration with flag authorization and an ABS Recognized Service Supplier to test and confirm functionality of radio communication equipment.

ANP-accredited certification for local content in Brazil to help offshore owners comply with Brazil's federal policy and contractual requirements.

Providing services and solutions to commercial and private Yacht owners that advance safety, reliability, structural and mechanical integrity.

Service to gain operational advantages by transferring vessels to ABS class from other IACS members.

Web-based training course covering oil tankers overview, types, classification, regulatory aspects, structural characteristics, and cargo handling.

Services to witness welding procedures and qualifications for various industry standards.

Leveraging our extensive knowledge and capabilities to provide the most comprehensive guidance for Shuttle Tankers.

Survey service assigned to self-propelled vessels fitted with athwartship thrusters intended to assist in maneuvering.

This course provides in-depth knowledge on the classification and statutory survey requirements for new ship construction, covering critical areas such as hull, machinery, piping, electrical installations, and safety equipment.

Simplify compliance with online requests for auditing and certification through remote and streamlined audit services.

Supporting governments around the globe with trusted technical advisory and classification services for government vessels.

Providing class requirements for the design, construction, installation and survey of non-self-propelled sited aquaculture installations.

Navigational Integrated Bridge System notation for vessels fitted with an integrated bridge system for centralized navigation purposes.

Support for the design, construction and sustainment of naval and government fleets of vessels.

A cloud-based platform that provides reliable assessment, monitoring and reporting of safety and environmental critical elements (SECEs) across the lifecycle of offshore and onshore assets.

Assessing and classifying emerging subsea mining activities and technologies.

Providing an independent and uncompromised perspective on safety and environmental protection to the inland and intercoastal towing vessel industry.

A guide offering insight into how shipyards can incorporate new digital technologies in their operational processes, utilizing hyperconnectivity, advanced automation, and data-driven intelligence.

Guidance and regulatory support for marine or offshore assets used as spaceports to conduct spacecraft launch or recovery.

Delivering an independent evaluation of the condition of a vessel that can be leveraged to assess its suitability for charter.

Exploring emerging solutions to support the growing energy transition and offshore renewables.

Web-based training course covering tension testing, impact and CTOD testing, fatigue and bend testing, and hardness testing.

Web-based training course covering nondestructive test certification, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiography.

Web-based training course covering hazardous areas principles for marine and offshore organizations.

Leveraging our extensive knowledge and capabilities to provide the most comprehensive guidance for Shuttle Tankers.

Web-based training course covering port state control introduction, external hull and statutory document deficiencies, navigation bridge, and machinery space deficiencies.

Digital equivalents of ABS paper certificates, providing a vessel-wide view of all certificates.

Improving the long-term integrity and performance of vessels after construction.

Web-based training course covering drawing nomenclature, vessel structures, hull design drawings, and machinery drawings.

Web-based training course covering monitoring, alarm, slowdown, and shutdown systems, communication systems, and computer-based systems.

Web-based training course covering nonmetallic materials, laminate composites from fiber-reinforced plastics, and glass for marine applications.

Web-based training course covering chemistry and categorization, manufacturing processes, ordinary and higher strength steels, and ABS special grade steels.

Web-based training course covering steel hull and machinery castings, examination, repairs, marking, and ductile/gray iron castings.

Process reliability and cybersecurity services for marine and offshore equipment.

Web-based training course covering material types, welding metallurgy, weld joint geometry, welding processes, and qualification procedures.

Web-based training course covering general piping, components, basic design requirements, installation requirements, and specific piping materials.

Downloadable excel list of newly classed vessels by ABS.

Web-based training course covering basic electrical theory, load analysis, short circuits, protective devices, transformers, rotating machines, and switchboards.

Web-based training course covering thickness measurement concepts and tools, general processes, substantial corrosion, and vessel thickness measurements.

Web-based training course covering electrical system overview, power distribution, transformers, converters, shore connections, and typical failures.

Web-based training course covering naval architecture and marine engineering fundamentals.

Web-based training course covering carbon steel forgings, forging defects, and material characteristics of forgings.

Evaluating every vessel’s condition to mitigate risk, downtime and repair costs.

Delivering verification and risk management services to address the unique challenges of offshore thermal energy systems.

Offering regulatory support, risk analysis and verification services for the deployment of SMRs in marine and offshore applications.

Digital platform for comprehensive fleet management.

Evaluate your vessel’s decarbonization options at the design stage using simulation and modeling.

Inspection services to existing containers certified to efficiently trade within various modes of transport.

Digital solutions focusing on risk management and operational performance to address industry challenges.

Providing certification, compliance verification and risk management services for solar energy systems at sea.

Conducting risk assessments, technical evaluations and verification services to support the deployment of tidal power projects.

Web-based training course covering crystalline structures, microstructures, heat treatment, and mechanical properties of steel.

Assisting with grid integration, vessel and port electrification strategies, and the certification and verification of energy storage and distribution systems.

Conducting risk assessments, safety evaluations and project assurance for hydrogen production, storage and transportation in offshore and marine environments.

Guidance for the implementation and operation of autonomous and remote-control functions.

Digital solutions platform for maritime operations and sustainability.

Keeping you up to date with local, national and international regulatory news and requirements.

Providing technical assessments, regulatory guidance and risk management for subsea transmission infrastructure and offshore grid interconnections.

Supporting the development, certification and risk reduction of technologies that convert renewable electricity into alternative fuels, chemicals and other energy carriers.

Simple and scalable cybersecurity methods to protect assets against cyber risks and control vulnerabilities.

Written solutions to optimize performance and manage operations.

Strategic alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals to achieve environmental, social, and governance excellence.

Platform for tracking and managing carbon emissions.