| Mission
The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
Safety, Service, Solutions
These three goals define the activities of ABS. They are the
bedrock upon which our commitment to set standards of excellence
as one of the world’s leading ship classification
societies is
founded.
From its inception in 1862, setting safety standards for the
marine industry has been the core commitment of ABS. This is achieved
through the establishment and application of technical standards,
known as Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance
of ships and other marine structures. Classification is a process
that certifies adherence to these Rules.
From its World Headquarters in Houston, TX, USA, ABS delivers
services and solutions to a worldwide client list through a network
of local representatives working from more than 150 offices in
70 countries.
The core competencies of this worldwide network of ABS professionals
lie in the fields of survey, engineering and auditing. Backing
these field representatives is an unequivocal commitment to research
and development. |
