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The following list and links to internet sites are provided as a courtesy only. With the exception of Coating Test Laboratories, ABS does not certify laboratories and cautions that users of a laboratory double check the current certification of any chosen laboratory.
ABS cannot be responsible for the accuracy of these lists and retains the right to review all information presented from a laboratory prior to accepting the data as pedigree of the product presented for ABS evaluation.
- IMO List of Laboratories
(http://www.imo.org/blast/blastDataHelper.asp?data_id=30497&filename=41.pdf)
- US Department of Labor, Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
(http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html)
- USCG Listing of Labs Approved to Conduct Testing for the US Administration
(http://cgmix.uscg.mil/eqlabs/)
- United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Accredited Laboratories
(http://www.ukas.com/search-accredited-organisations)
- International Accreditation Service, Inc.
(http://www.iasonline.org)
Resources
Brochure: Type Approval
Type Approval Procedure
EU Marine Equipment Directive
EU Mutual Recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Recognized Laboratories
External Specialist Database
Search for ABS Recognized External Specialist to conduct specialized inspection and maintenance in support of classification or statutory services.
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Type Approval Forms and Publications
Brochure: Type Approval
Type Approval Product Design Assessment
Type Approval Product Design Assessment: Duplicate Request
EU MED Application
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