ABS, a classification and technical services provider to marine and offshore industries, announced that it was awarded a Third-Party Organization (TPO) contract by Cenac Marine Services, to support compliance with US Coast Guard Subchapter M requirements.
This contract establishes ABS as Cenac’s only TPO, providing oversight of their Internal Survey program and additional support with ABS surveyors when required.
Cenac aims to achieving complete Subchapter M compliance, through a tailored solution strategy, specific to their business objectives.
“Cenac Marine Services’ diligence in researching and aligning ourselves with other industry leading companies, has lead us to enter into a partnership with ABS to ensure that our safety and maintenance standards are in complete compliance with USCG Subchapter M requirements. Cenac feels very confident that our relationship with ABS will be successful and only grow into the future,” stated Cenac Marine Services owner, Arlen “Benny” Cenac Jr.
More and more tugboat operators want to achieve compliance with Subchapter M compliance, ABS Americas Division President Jamie Smith said, while adding that “With the Certification of Inspection date rapidly approaching, ABS is guiding owners to find the right compliance solution – suited for their unique needs – while also considering operational demands.”