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Cruise Ship Services

Driven by Innovation, Focused on Safety

ABS provides industry-leading support for the cruise ship industry. Leveraging decades of passenger vessel experience, we work closely with cruise ship owners to provide a seamless class experience that takes into consideration the latest regulations, technology innovations and safety initiatives. The ABS Cruise Ship Team is ready to assist you in your next project, connect with us today!

The ABS Difference

Cruise at Seaport

Cruise Center of Expertise - Through the ABS Cruise Center of Expertise, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ABS clients are connected to specialists who can provide timely responses to technical questions for swift decision-making.

Safety Excellence - ABS’ commitment to safety is demonstrated by its first-place Port State Control ranking on a global composite basis since 2017 and consistent top-tier IACS performance. 

Local Presence - For more than 160 years, ABS has been the class of choice for North American ship owners and operators. With our global headquarters in Houston and surveyors located in all major North American ports and shipyards, ABS is positioned to provide rapid support.

Global Reach - With engineering offices in Italy, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom, along with surveyors located in countries with key shipyards, such as Korea, Italy, Germany, Finland and France, ABS is positioned to provide timely support from new construction to vessel operations.

Regulatory Guidance - ABS works closely with the U.S. government and the IMO to gain a better understanding of regulations to better assist clients as they navigate a complex regulatory landscape.

Technical Expertise - Through its ground-breaking work in the advancement of maritime decarbonization, ABS provides the latest insights to support our clients’ decarbonization journeys. Whether building a LNG-fueled cruise ship, retrofitting fuel cells, or contemplating methanol as fuel, ABS has the experience to support your next project.  


Class

Classing your vessels with ABS means gaining access to the most advanced technologies to support classification, regulatory compliance and safe operations.


ABS Solutions Beyond Class

Leveraging its decades of experience in the latest marine advancements, ABS provides solutions that assist clients in confidently complying with the latest regulations, safely and efficiently.

Asset and Portfolio Improvement – ABS supports cruise operators in evaluating and benchmarking. ABS also offers sustainability-driven evaluations for new and existing cruise ships, addressing energy efficiency, operational performance, and machinery improvements.

Alternative Fuels Support – ABS understands the complex world of alternative fuels, whether providing guidance on safety considerations or design support through approvals in principle, the ABS team has the experience needed to be your trusted advisor through the energy transition. Learn More

Decarbonization Strategy Development – ABS works closely with its clients to develop decarbonization strategies, leveraging tools such as ESG Reporting and Assurance, Carbon Accounting, Benchmarking and Advanced Simulations to determine the optimal approach to meet the client’s decarbonization goals.

Carbon Accounting and GHG Inventory – ABS provides comprehensive GHG inventory development in conformance with ISO 14060 standards, ensuring cruise ship owners can accurately measure, report, and mitigate their carbon footprint. Learn More

Sustainable Financing Support – ABS bridges the gap between financial advisory and deep maritime expertise, helping cruise ship owners build compelling, investment-ready cases. Whether you’re seeking capital through funds of funds, private equity, or banks, we provide tailored strategies, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation to enhance your project’s credibility and unlock sustainable financing.

Training Solutions - ABS Training Solutions offers a premium curriculum of targeted training to meet the technical, operational and management needs of the cruise ship industry. Learn More

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The ABS Difference

Cruise at Seaport

Cruise Center of Expertise - Through the ABS Cruise Center of Expertise, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ABS clients are connected to specialists who can provide timely responses to technical questions for swift decision-making.

Safety Excellence - ABS’ commitment to safety is demonstrated by its first-place Port State Control ranking on a global composite basis since 2017 and consistent top-tier IACS performance. 

Local Presence - For more than 160 years, ABS has been the class of choice for North American ship owners and operators. With our global headquarters in Houston and surveyors located in all major North American ports and shipyards, ABS is positioned to provide rapid support.

Global Reach - With engineering offices in Italy, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom, along with surveyors located in countries with key shipyards, such as Korea, Italy, Germany, Finland and France, ABS is positioned to provide timely support from new construction to vessel operations.

Regulatory Guidance - ABS works closely with the U.S. government and the IMO to gain a better understanding of regulations to better assist clients as they navigate a complex regulatory landscape.

Technical Expertise - Through its ground-breaking work in the advancement of maritime decarbonization, ABS provides the latest insights to support our clients’ decarbonization journeys. Whether building a LNG-fueled cruise ship, retrofitting fuel cells, or contemplating methanol as fuel, ABS has the experience to support your next project.  


Class

Classing your vessels with ABS means gaining access to the most advanced technologies to support classification, regulatory compliance and safe operations.

ABS Solutions Beyond Class

Leveraging its decades of experience in the latest marine advancements, ABS provides solutions that assist clients in confidently complying with the latest regulations, safely and efficiently.

ABS Solutions

Asset and Portfolio Improvement – ABS supports cruise operators in evaluating and benchmarking. ABS also offers sustainability-driven evaluations for new and existing cruise ships, addressing energy efficiency, operational performance, and machinery improvements.

Alternative Fuels Support – ABS understands the complex world of alternative fuels, whether providing guidance on safety considerations or design support through approvals in principle, the ABS team has the experience needed to be your trusted advisor through the energy transition.

Learn More

Decarbonization Strategy Development – ABS works closely with its clients to develop decarbonization strategies, leveraging tools such as ESG Reporting and Assurance, Carbon Accounting, Benchmarking and Advanced Simulations to determine the optimal approach to meet the client’s decarbonization goals.

Carbon Accounting and GHG Inventory – ABS provides comprehensive GHG inventory development in conformance with ISO 14060 standards, ensuring cruise ship owners can accurately measure, report, and mitigate their carbon footprint.

Learn More

Sustainable Financing Support – ABS bridges the gap between financial advisory and deep maritime expertise, helping cruise ship owners build compelling, investment-ready cases. Whether you’re seeking capital through funds of funds, private equity, or banks, we provide tailored strategies, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation to enhance your project’s credibility and unlock sustainable financing.

Training Solutions - ABS Training Solutions offers a premium curriculum of targeted training to meet the technical, operational and management needs of the cruise ship industry.

Learn More