ABS and ShipParts.com signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) on the delivery of classification services and development of frontier technologies for our mutual client base. ABS Eastern Hemisphere Survey Operations Senior Vice President Eric Kleess, ABS Greater China Region Operations Vice President Paul Karam, and ShipParts.com Founder and Chief Executive Officer David Luan attended the signing.The execution of the SCA will be digital with integration for efficiency. ABS will provide services on ShipParts.com, and both parties will promote digitalization and technologies, which enhance  vessel safety and operational efficiency.

“Digital technology is reshaping the industry, and ABS is pleased to work closely with innovative companies like ShipParts.com who utilize digital technology to empower both the marine and offshore sectors of the traditional maritime industry,” said Paul Karam.

“It is our honor to partner with a leading classification society as ABS. We share a common vision with ABS in bringing value to our clients through digitalization firstly via eProcurement for spares and classification services followed by other service innovations arising from big data insights,” said David Luan.