American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Employee Directory
Maritime TransportationTexas, United States5001-10000 Employees
ABS is a global ship classification organization founded in 1862, focused on safety and excellence in the maritime and offshore sectors. It develops standards and solutions for the industry and collaborates with partners to address technical, operational, and regulatory challenges to enable safe and responsible operation. It operates through a network of surveyors, engineers, researchers, and regulatory specialists across more than 200 offices in 70 countries, and is based in Spring, Texas. Its customers include shipowners, operators, and other stakeholders in the marine and offshore industries seeking classification, advisory, and safety-related services. In June 2026 ABS announced an approval in principle for integrating a nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed with MIT and partners, underscoring ongoing collaboration and innovation in propulsion technologies.