American Bureau of Shipping

From the time of its foundation in 1862, promoting safety has been the core mission of ABS. Throughout illustrious history ABS has provided leadership in the maritime industry by forging advancements in the way ships and other marine structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated.'From the time of its foundation in 1862, promoting safety has been the core mission of ABS. Throughout illustrious history ABS has provided leadership in the maritime industry by forging advancements in the way ships and other marine structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated.