What does ABS stand for?

American Bureau of Shipping

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In June and July 2009, Ecospec received Product Design Assessment and Product Type Approval respectively for its ULFELS Generator ULF01, the alkaline water-generating unit that is the main component of CSNOx from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Singapore : Singapore funds development for new ship emission ...

The 80 tons bollard pull GREATSHIP AHALYA, 105 tons bollard pull MERMAID VISION, 90 tons bollard pull ARK DARTMOOR and 150 tons bollard pull ARMADA TUAH 104 are all Anchor Handling Tug/Supply (AHTS) vessels, built to adhere to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Drydocks World -- Southeast Asia delivers five vessels

Investigators also concluded the vessel failed five design requirements set forth by an American Bureau of Shipping guide for building and classing offshore racing yachts.

Report blames boat design for fatal capsizing

In September 2006, the American Bureau of Shipping ("ABS") approved for construction the Coselle(TM) ship.

MARUBENI/TEEKAY JOIN SEA NG IN ALLIANCE FOR NATURAL GAS SHIPPING

The company's marine architect -- in consultation with the American Bureau of Shipping, an organization that regulates vessels on behalf of the Coast Guard -- has determined that the Overseas Chicago is in no danger of breaking up or sinking, Mathur said.

Tanker detained after crack found in deck

The FNPS is the right choice for severe, harsh environments, requiring an IP65 dust tight, hose-down outdoor installation capability along with the American Bureau of Shipping Type approval for shipboard use and marine indoor lighting.

Fluorescent lighting

The hull was reportedly found to be defective 18 months ago with the result that inspectors from the ship's certifying agency, the American Bureau of Shipping, ordered major repairs.

Chirac leads calls to outlaw single-hull tankers after spate of ...

For the last 15 years he had worked in the World Trade Center for the American Bureau of Shipping.

Briton speaks of plane 'so close to me, I could see the people in the ...