ABS is one of the world's leading international ship classification societies.
The primary purpose of ABS is to determine the structural and mechanical fitness of ships and other marine structures for their intended purpose. It does this through a procedure known as classification. Classification involves the establishing and administering of standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of marine vessels and structures. ABS is located in 180 offices in 87 countries around the world. I accept this on behalf of all the employees who committed to expanding our quality management system to include environmental management standards as defined by ISO 14001.