American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a classification society that provides certification, inspection, and approval services for marine and offshore vessels and equipment. ABS classifies ships, conducts engineering reviews, performs audits, and issues certificates for vessels including tankers, bulk carriers, containerships, cruise ships, offshore production facilities, and floating wind projects. The company also offers advisory services on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, sustainability, and decarbonization.