ABS RECOGNISED
"Setting Standards for Safety and Excellence at Sea"
ABS Recognition
Oceanus Marine is recognised by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), one of the world's foremost maritime classification societies. ABS recognition affirms that our underwater vessel services comply with the high technical and safety standards that ABS-classed vessels require — providing clients with confidence in the integrity and quality of every job we undertake.
What is ABS?
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) is a leading international classification society dedicated to promoting the security of life, property, and the natural environment through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of marine and offshore assets. Founded in 1862, ABS has over 160 years of experience in the maritime industry and is recognised by more than 100 flag administrations worldwide. ABS classification is a benchmark of quality and safety widely relied upon by shipowners, charterers, insurers, and port state authorities across the globe.
What ABS recognition covers:
- Classification Standards Compliance
- Underwater Service Verification
- Independent Third-Party Oversight
- Globally Accepted Marine Benchmarks
What this means for our clients:
- Work Accepted by ABS-Classed Vessels
- Internationally Recognised Standards
- Assurance of Technical Competence
- Reduced Risk of Class Non-Compliance
Why ABS Recognition Matters in Underwater Services
ABS-classed vessels are held to strict standards for maintenance and inspection throughout their operational life. When underwater work such as hull cleaning, propeller servicing, or structural repair is required, ABS often mandates that the work is carried out by service providers who meet defined competency and procedural requirements. Oceanus Marine's recognition by ABS means our team is equipped and qualified to conduct underwater operations on ABS-classed vessels — ensuring that class requirements are maintained and that vessels remain compliant with flag state and insurer expectations.
Our Commitment to ABS Standards at Oceanus Marine
At Oceanus Marine, meeting ABS standards is part of how we define professional excellence. Our dive supervisors and underwater technicians are trained to execute work that aligns with ABS guidelines for in-water surveys, routine maintenance, and emergency repair. Every task is approached with thorough pre-dive planning, precise execution, and complete post-work documentation — the level of rigour that ABS classification demands. When vessel owners and managers engage Oceanus Marine, they can trust that our work is conducted to a standard recognised by one of the most established classification societies in the world.