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Rules and Guides

The heart of our classification organization, ABS Rules and Guides are derived from principles of naval architecture, marine engineering and related disciplines. Currently, ABS has more than 200 Rules, Guides and Guidance Notes available for download. You can search the complete current collection of ABS Rules and Guides below, or for older publications, search our archived database of ABS Rules and Guides.

 

Top Rule: Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels



Frequently Asked Questions

Access Frequently Asked Questions about Marine Vessel Rules (MVR) and Mobile Offshore Units Rules (MOU).

MVRs and MOUs

Easy access to our most popular rules, including Marine Vessel and Mobile Offshore Units. 

Current Database of ABS Rules and Guides




Rules and Guides Archives Database

Currently, ABS has more than 200 Rules, Guides and Guidance Notes available for download or purchase through the online catalog. You can search the complete collection of archived ABS Rules and Guides in our database below.


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The content of all original ABS Rules and Guides is the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by ABS. Except for the permission granted below, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring upon the user in any manner any license, title or ownership of or in any intellectual property right of ABS.

ABS hereby grants the user permission to download, copy and use, including posting to the user's intranet site, the material posted in the electronic format. The user hereby agrees that any copy of the materials, in part or in whole, that the user makes shall retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein and that the information will not be altered in any manner.

ABS makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided in the posted electronic files represents complete, current and accurate information. However, the user has sole responsibility for maintaining the currency of the information accessed in this manner. ABS, its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents and employees shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the possession, publication, use of or reliance on any information accessed in this manner.

Current ABS approved electronic versions of all Rules and Guides are most effectively accessed by establishing a hyperlink of your local intranet directly to the ABS Rules and Guides on the ABS website.

Current Rules and Guides

ABS Rules and Guides are derived from principles of naval architecture and marine engineering.

 

Archived Rules and Guides

You can search the complete collection of archived ABS Rules and Guides in our database below.