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ABS Marine Services, Inc—

The Best Qualified "Qualified Individual" For OPA '90

According to OPA '90 tank vessel and facility owners and operators must submit to the U.S. Coast Guard an oil L spill response plan designating a "qualified individual" (QI) who can act on their behalf to implement the plan.

There is no one better prepared or qualified than ABS

Marine Services, Inc. (ABS MSI) to serve as a QI. ABS MSI has immediate access to an experienced staff of dedicated sur- veyors located at more than 30 offices in ports strategically located along all U.S. coasts.

ABS MSI can also assist in preparing and implementing the response plan and is available to provide a comprehen- sive range of services to help owners and operators comply with the wide array of OPA '90 requirements as well.

CONTACT:

ABS Marine Services, Inc. 16855 Northchase Drive

Houston, TX 77060

Tel: (713) 874-6419

Fax: (713) 874-9551

FOUNDED 1862

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING & AFFILIATED COMPANIES

Offices in 159 Major Ports

Corporate Office: Two World Trade Center, 106th Floor, New York, NY, USA 10048

Tel: (212)839-5000 Fax:(212)839-5130 Tlx: 232099 ABNY UR

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