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Type Approval

Design verification and manufacturing assessments to meet industry standards

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Material Manufacturers

Process and product approval programs for materials manufacturers

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Service Suppliers

Approval of specialized capabilities for equipment manufacturers, shipyards and vessel owners to support classification or statutory surveys, equipment manufacturing, inspection, testing and maintenance activities

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EU Marine Equipment Directive

Assessment and approval to demonstrate conformance with EU Marine Equipment Directive

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European union mutual recognition for manufacturers

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Container Certification Services

Third-party container certification to meet international standards and regulations

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Periodic Container Inspection

Inspection services to existing containers certified to efficiently trade within various modes of transport

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EN 10204 Type 3.2 Certification

Third-party verification of non-class materials to global and industry standards

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Welding and NDE Testing

Services to witness welding procedures and qualifications for various industry standards

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Independent Lab for USCG

Services to witness production tests and inspections and supervise prototype construction to meet United States Coast Guard standards

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Statement of Compliance

Third-party verification of non-class equipment and components

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Brazil Local Content Certification

ANP-accredited certification for local content in Brazil to help offshore owners comply with Brazil's federal policy and contractual requirements.

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Type Approval

Design verification and manufacturing assessments to meet industry standards

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Material Manufacturers

Process and product approval programs for materials manufacturers

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Service Suppliers

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EU Marine Equipment Directive

Assessment and approval to demonstrate conformance with EU Marine Equipment Directive

Learn More ▶ Search Database

EU Mutual Recognition

European union mutual recognition for manufacturers

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Container Certification Services

Third-party container certification to meet international standards and regulations

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Periodic Container Inspection

Inspection services to existing containers certified to efficiently trade within various modes of transport

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EN 10204 Type 3.2 Certification

Third-party verification of non-class materials to global and industry standards

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Welding and NDE Testing

Services to witness welding procedures and qualifications for various industry standards

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Independent Lab for USCG

Services to witness production tests and inspections and supervise prototype construction to meet United States Coast Guard standards

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Statement of Compliance

Third-party verification of non-class equipment and components

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Remote Surveys and Audits

Getting Started with Remote Surveys and Audits

Existing ABS clients can create a new account and order all eligible surveys remotely through the ABS MyFreedom™ Client Portal. Once the survey or audit requests are submitted along with supporting information, an ABS surveyor reviews the request to ensure all criteria are met, including Flag State approval when necessary. Clients then have the option to interact within a mobile-friendly environment to easily capture and transmit all required videos, images and documentation while onboard in both a connected and disconnected environment that sync seamlessly. This allows you to order and conduct your remote surveys and audits – Anytime. Anywhere. Any Way.

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