Move Your Fleet Forward with Data-Enabled Verification
Prepare earlier. Support faster class decisions. Put digital evidence to work.
ABS Data-Enabled Verification (DEV) provides a defined framework for using accepted digital evidence and Data-Enabled Verification Techniques to support survey preparation and, where permitted, full or partial crediting of Applicable Survey Tasks.
Put Your Data to Work for Survey Readiness
For owners, operators, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other stakeholders, Data-Enabled Verification provides a structured pathway for using accepted digital evidence in ABS survey activities, without changing the underlying survey requirements or the Surveyor’s responsibility for the crediting decision.
Prepare Earlier
Submit records, images, video and other relevant data ahead of attendance to help identify evidence gaps and streamline onboard attendance.
Explore Flexible Verification
Depending on the Applicable Survey Task, accepted Data-Enabled Verification Technique and evidence, ABS may use digital evidence alongside onboard verification or assign credit without physical attendance for an accepted scope.
Get a Documented Outcome
The agreed Crediting Path, evidence, limitations and outcome are recorded as part of the survey process.
Three Authorization Pathways
The applicable authorization pathway depends on the proposed Data-Enabled Verification Techniques, Applicable Survey Task and existing ABS approval basis.
Remote inspection techniques (RITs) may be used to collect supporting evidence. Using an RIT does not, by itself, establish survey credit.
How Data-Enabled Verification Works
1. Kickoff/Initiation
ABS and the submitter establish the Applicable Survey Task, DEV technique, acceptance criteria, Crediting Path and any attendance requirements.
2. Evidence Collection and Submission
Submit the digital evidence package with sufficient quality, context, traceability and integrity to support the agreed review.
3. Execution
The evidence is evaluated against the Applicable Survey Task and acceptance criteria, and any additional evidence or remaining scope is identified.
4. Crediting
Based on the accepted scope and results, the outcome may be Advance Review, onshore crediting, onboard crediting or no credit, requiring physical attendance.
What to Know Before You Begin
Data-Enabled Verification does not reduce the required level of verification, change survey intervals or extend due dates. Evidence must satisfy applicable criteria, and some tasks still require physical attendance.
Discuss Your Next Survey with ABS
Connect with your local ABS office to discuss a potential Data-Enabled Verification application.
To help define the scope, be ready to share:
- The applicable survey task.
- The equipment or area involved.
- Your proposed Data-Enabled Verification technique.
- Available evidence and approval basis.
- Known evidence gaps or operational constraints.
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