Source: ABS - "As the world’s leading classification society, ABS has been setting maritime and offshore standards for almost 160 years. These standards promote the security of life and property, and preservation of the natural environment.
Our friends at ABS have released a comprehensive guide for owners, managers, and crew to prepare for Port State inspections. Click on the underlined link in the following ABS press release to download the guide.
The American Bureau of Shipping signed an agreement with Offshore Japan Corporation earlier this year to class a newbuilding Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, the first Japanese flagged ship to be classed by the society.