The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is an American maritime classification society created in 1862. The main mission of the American Bureau of Shipping is to promote the safety of life, property and the environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for design and construction.

The main activity of ABS is the provision of global classification services for the marine, marine and gas industries. As of 2015, ABS was the second largest class society with a classified fleet of more than 12,000 commercial ships and naval facilities. ABS develops its standards and technical specifications, known as the "ABS Rules and Guidelines."

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