ABS Nautical Systems Grows at Record Pace with Recently Launched Newbuild Program

(Houston, Texas) ABS Nautical Systems, the world’s fastest-growing provider of integrated fleet management software for the maritime industry, today announced it has experienced record growth in the second half of 2009.

During that period, which began with the launch of the Newbuild Program, ABS Nautical Systems has expanded their business by signing 30 new contracts in just 26 weeks. ABS Nautical Systems expects to continue its momentum and forecasts even stronger growth in 2010. 

“By integrating our ship maintenance software with the classification and survey requirements of ABS, we will have the ability to streamline the owners’ inspection process and move towards  developing a more standardized, class-approved maintenance program,” said Karen Hughey, President and COO of ABS Nautical Systems. “The tremendous success of the Newbuild Program has prompted us to double our customer support staff and develop expanded offerings to provide greater value for our customers.”

One of the first class-integrated, fleet maintenance solutions, the Newbuild Program offers free  Hull Inspection, Web-based drawings management and maintenance management software to all ABS-classed vessels built after January 1, 2009.  One testament to the compelling nature of the Newbuild initiative is the fact that one-third of the new contracts signed have come from existing customers who see the inherent value in this program. 

”We are currently using the NS5 suite on our chemical tankers and it has been the backbone for the maintenance of critical equipment on our vessels,” said Francisco Lopez, Humbolt Shipmanagement Ltda.”As a customer, we appreciate the opportunity to receive world-class software licenses on our newbuilds for a full year at no additional cost, especially in these trying economic times.”

The Hull Inspection, Maintenance & Repair and Web-based Drawings modules included with the Newbuild Program are pre-loaded with the technical data specific to the newly built vessel.  All three software modules are also available through NS5, ABS Nautical Systems’ current suite of products.  Companies who transfer their vessels’ classification needs to ABS may also be eligible to enroll in the Newbuild Program.

About ABS Nautical Systems
ABS Nautical Systems, a division of ABS, is the fastest growing provider of fleet management software in the world.  Its offerings are on the forefront of software solutions that promote cost and operational efficiency for the maritime industry,. Through these innovative and customer-driven investments in research and development, Nautical Systems is able to supply its clients with impactful software solutions. Headquartered in Houston, ABS Nautical Systems has more than 15 offices around the world to serve its extended customer base.