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Many flag States require vessels on their register to be classed with one of a selected number of approved classification societies. ABS is recognized by every major flag State.
The ABS Classification Rules address many of the standards relating to overall strength, stability, machinery, safety equipment and pollution prevention contained in the statutory
regulations of those flag States. By classing with ABS, these particular areas of the overall design could also meet national authority requirements.
2.7 CORE COMPETENCIES
Our engineers offer a spectrum of skills from naval architecture to hydrodynamics to ergonomics. Our marine surveyors bring experience and professional judgment to their task
of assessing the compliance of a vessel or structure with the ABS Rules and relevant statutory regulations throughout its life, from drawing board to scrapyard. Our auditors specialize in
management and security systems, particularly those conforming to the International Safety Management ISM and International Ship and Port Facility Security ISPS Codes. Backing
these field representatives is an unequivocal commitment to research and development. Our Technology Department is recognized as a leader of technical innovation in the marine and
offshore sectors.
2.8 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
All funds generated from fees for classification services are used solely for the performance of such services, and any surplus of receipts in any one year is used for the extension and
improvement of such services, including research and development. Management responsibilities are vested in the Board of Directors the members of which are selected for
their broad experience of the maritime, offshore and insurance industries, and the Council, chosen from the more than 800 Members of ABS. This membership is drawn from persons
considered to be eminent within their maritime field of endeavor, principally shipowners, shipbuilders, naval architects, marine engineers, marine underwriters and government
representatives.
2.9 CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE
Classification is a procedure involving: the development of standards, known as Rules
technical plan review and design analysis surveys during construction
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source inspection of materials, equipment and machinery acceptance by the Classification CommitteD
subsequent periodic surveys for maintenance of class
survey of damage, repairs and modifications
2.10 STATUTORY SERVICES
