Partners - OTHER - End User, Ship Certification Authorities
American Bureau of Shipping - Europe (ABS). UK.
Profile: Safety, Service, Solutions - These three goals define the activities of ABS. They are the bedrock upon which their 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. From its World Headquarters in Houston, 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 including 10 offices within Europe. 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
Role in the Project/Tasks Attributed: To input into WP-1, Requirements and WP-7, training, dissemination & exploitation Input and advice through all aspects of the project as to the legislative and ship certification throughout industrial world in terms of ship build inspection requirements and in-service inspection requirements
Staff involved: Mr Marcus Cridland, Materials Engineer
Benefits to the Consortium: ABS are one of the top four ship certification organisations in the world along with two other members of the consortium. They will provide invaluable expert advice on the industry, ship inspection requirements and acceptance levels.
Reasons for Participation: ABS see the project as making a significant safety, economic and potentially environmentally beneficial impact on the world wide shipping industry in the medium to long term and they are enthusiastic to support develops of this type for their industry that overall has been conservative to its inspection needs despite 400 ships being lost annually due to structural failure or corrosion
