ABS has been authorized as a Recognized Organization (RO) for Italy, giving the organization the ability to carry out statutory reviews and certifications on behalf of the Italian Flag Administration.
ABS will be working closely with Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea and Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, thus enabling ABS to verify compliance of Italian flag ships with the major international safety and pollution prevention programs: the International Load Line, SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions.
“Since opening its first office in Italy more than 60 years ago, ABS remains dedicated to maintaining a strong presence in Italy and continues to work alongside industry, advancing safety and providing exceptional class services,” says ABS Italy Country Manager Paolo Puccio. “Today, ABS is one of the leading classification organizations in the country, providing class on some of the most innovative and advanced designs in Italy’s fleet.”
This authorization will strengthen ABS’s offering to Italian flag vessel owners and will provide a compelling option as they consider their classification and RO partner, Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO, said.
Currently, ABS has offices in Genoa and stations in La Spezia, Leghorn, Trieste, Naples, Bergamo and Brescia where it supports marine and offshore projects.