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| American Bureau Of Shipping (ABS) Inspection service in the United States that inspects and surveys vessels and grants their "class" if the vessel meets the standards of construction, material, workmanship, and maintenance; and certifies the vessel as "seaworthy." ABS publishes the RECORD, which is an alphabetical register of vessels describing the date built, dimensions, engines, type of construction, and other pertinent data. |