ABS Expands Services in Singapore to Lead Global Maritime Transformation

ABS, a leading classification society, has expanded its fleet to 300 million gross tons and has secured the top spot in the global orderbook share. At the annual ABS Southeast Asia Regional Committee meeting, maritime leaders were informed of ABS’s commitment to investing in the expansion of its services to meet the growing needs of the marine and offshore industries. ABS Chairman and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki, emphasized the organization’s focus on safety and its efforts to enhance class services by leveraging domain expertise and industry relationships to create new growth opportunities.

Singapore plays a crucial role for ABS, as it serves as the market leader with one of the largest offices in the company. The city-state is also home to the new global ABS Electrification Center, supporting maritime decarbonization projects. Additionally, Singapore houses one of the five global ABS Sustainability Centers and the ABS Global Simulation Center, providing clients with a virtual representation of assets for analysis, configuration, and testing in a safe and cost-effective manner. Wiernicki, with strong ties to Singapore, participated in the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s New Year Kickoff event.

Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), highlighted ABS’s strong presence in Singapore as a reflection of its commitment to supporting international shipping’s green and digital transformation. MPA values its partnership with ABS and encourages others to leverage Singapore’s vibrant industry and innovation ecosystem to enhance capabilities, services, and advance the maritime sector. ABS’s investment in Singapore underscores its trust in the city-state as a strategic hub for the maritime industry.

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