ABS

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the world's leading ship classification societies. The primary purpose of ABS is to determine the structural and mechanical fitness of ships and other marine structures for their intended purpose. It does this through a procedure known as classification. 

Classification involves the establishing and administering of standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of marine
vessels and structures. 

As a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization, ABS acts as a self-regulating agency to the international marine industry, with the mission of promoting the safety of life, property, and natural environment. The company
also has affiliated companies which provide inspection, certification, verification, quality assurance and consulting services not only to the marine industry but industries worldwide.

For more information, visit the ABS website at www.eagle.org

ABS Approved Products

Kobelt Hydraulic Components are type-approved to the following Standards:

ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1999 (Part 4, Sections 4/8 7, 4/8 9.4, 4/8 9.9) ABS Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts 1990 (Section 18 11) United States Coast Guard - USCG 46CFR (Paragraphs 58 30-30, 58 30-35)

Hydraulic Cylinders

Helm Pumps

Electronic Controls 

Kobelt Electronic Components are type-approved to the following Standards:

ABS Rules sections 4-9-3/3.5.2, 4-9-2/11.3 (Steel Vessel Rules 2000)