ABS is a not-for-profit corporation that has no capital stock and pays no dividends.All funds generated fees for classification services are used solely for the performance of such services.A surplus of receipts in any one year is used for the extension and improvement of our services, including research and development.ABS also operates with a decentralized management structure four divisions to better serve our marine and offshore clients:ABS Americas Headquarter Houston, TX, USA ABS Europe Headquarter London, UK ABS Pacific Headquarter Singapore ABS Greater China Headquarter Shanghai, China 服务及产品简介： MissionThe mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. Safety, Service, SolutionsThese three goals define the activities of ABS. They are the bedrock upon which our commitment to set standards of excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification societies is founded. its inception in 1862, setting safety standards for the marine industry has been the core commitment of ABS. This is achieved through the establishment and application of technical standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures. Classification is a process that certifies adherence to these Rules. its World Headquarters in Houston, TX, USA, ABS delivers services and solutions to a worldwide client list through a work of local representatives working more than 150 offices in 70 countries. The core competencies of this worldwide work of ABS professionals lie in the fields of survey, engineering and auditing. Backing these field representatives is an unequivocal commitment to research and development.