ABS Opens Marine and Offshore Support Center in Bergen, Norway

ABS, a classification services provider, has expanded its capabilities in the Norwegian maritime market with the opening of a state-of-the-art support center in Bergen, bringing advanced engineering, technology, sustainability, and inspection resources to one of the world's most strategically important energy and maritime regions.

The ABS Marine and Offshore Support Center houses research and development engineers focused on technological development and and collaboration with local industry, as well as design approval engineers who support the Norwegian fleet and connect clients directly with ABS's global engineering network.

"Our commitment to Norway goes beyond sector excellence. We consider Norway a leading hub for innovation and expertise that will help define the future of the maritime sector. As we expand our presence in the country, we are investing in capabilities that support both traditional maritime services and related disciplines that are becoming increasingly important to our clients, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, subsea technologies, and risk consulting and management services. These investments will strengthen our ability to help clients operate safely, efficiently, and competitively in a rapidly evolving sector," stated John McDonald, ABS President and CEO.

Norway has long been a powerhouse for offshore energy, maritime innovation, and naval engineering.

The North Sea drives some of the most technically demanding work in the industry, encompassing conventional offshore operations, the emerging development of offshore wind energy, advanced vessel design, and the push towards cleaner, lower-emission operations.