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Vendor Rule Books

ABS Vendor Rule Books compile applicable sections of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules—unless otherwise noted—into a streamlined, equipment-specific format. This enables vendors, manufacturers and integrators to identify relevant requirements efficiently without navigating the full rule set.

Vendor Rule Books

Validity Date

Propellers

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Switchboards (Offshore)

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Jacking and Associated Systems

Jan 2026 - Jun 2026

Jacking and Associated Systems

Jul 2026 – Dec 2026

Motors rated about 100kW for Essential Services

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Boilers and Pressure

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Electric Motor Generator

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Internal Combustion Engine

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Steering Gear

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Thrusters

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Gears

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

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Vendor Rule Books provide a focused subset of requirements and are intended as a supplemental reference. They are focused on the approval and compliance of newly manufactured products and are not intended for repair or refurbishment of equipment already in service. For full rule context, cross-referenced content and advanced search capabilities, access ABS Rules through our Rule Manager.

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