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“We’re an organization of engineers, technologists, digital engineers and coders and not just in your standard maritime practices; but now we have everything from AI experts,

Cyber experts, and moving into robotics, autonomy and nuclear.” – John Mcdonald, Chairman & CEO, ABS

Pictured: Operated by Asiatic Lloyd Maritime and classed by ABS, the bulk carrier MV

Castle Point was christened by Kelly McDonald in February 2025.

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