Trusted Advisors for the
Containership
Industry
the prefered choice
From the voyage of the first containership, Ideal X, in 1956,
ABS has been at the forefront of providing classification and technical services for containerships operating around the world. ABS helps containership owners and operators tackle their most pressing operational and regulatory challenges.
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why abs?
Classed the first
LNG- and methanol- fueled containerships
Leads the industry in classing ULCVs
Issued the industry's first fire-fighting guide for containerships
Over 60 years
of experience classing containerships
Leading choice for decarbonization support
Shipowners and operators take confidence in the knowledge that containerships classed by ABS are held to the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and construction quality.
Developed the industry's first nonlinear container stowage analysis software
Interested in learning more about how ABS
can support your next containership project?
Speak with our global container sector lead, Christoph Rasewsky.
ABS provides support and solutions customized for containerships,
from fire-fighting and lashing to decarbonization and sustainable solutions.
Support for Containerships
Rules and Guidance
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Support for Containerships
New Construction and Classification Services
ABS MyFreedom™ Client Portal
Sustainability Centers of Excellence
C-Lash® Guide
Fire-Fighting on Containerships
Rapid Response Damage Assessment
ABS Training
ABS engineers and surveyors work closely with an owner’s technical staff and their selected shipyard to select the most suitable class notations, provide technical support and guidance for compliance with ABS Rules as well as applicable regulations.
The ABS MyFreedom Client Portal™ is your suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services powered by smart functionality and advanced analytics. Designed to anticipate your needs with intuitive and informed decision support.
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Providing guidance and solutions to overcome any sustainability challenge, including exploring alternative fuel pathways and innovative energy efficiency technologies.
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The ABS Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems (Lashing Guide) addresses the complexities of safely securing containers and helps users evaluate lashing at multiple tiers.
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ABS has easy-to-use software designed for container vessels, including the Eagle Containership Software for checking compliance with the Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels and the ABS C-Lash® software to help users evaluate their lashing systems.
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ABS offers optional notations to address fire safety and navigate risks based on the unique characteristics of fires on container vessels.
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The RRDA program provides 24/7 support for ship-related emergencies such as grounding and collision by leveraging a team of ABS engineers, naval architects and master mariners.
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Containership Software
ABS offers customized private training courses in academies around the world, covering topics such as design and construction, operational maintenance and management system skills.
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rules and guidance
ABS Guide for Certification of
Container Securing Systems
ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers
ABS Guide for Parametric Rolling
ABS Guidance Notes on Springing Assessment for Container Carriers
ABS Guide for Application of Higher-Strength Hull Structural Thick Steel Plates in Container Carriers
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