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At the 150th Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, three industry leaders were elected to the ABS Council. Following the Annual Meeting, the ABS Council met and elected industry leaders to both its Marine and Offshore Technical Committees. Individuals serving on the ABS Council and the Technical Committees help guide the class society in fulfilling its mission of promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment. “Classification represents the concept of self-regulation for the marine and offshore industry,” said ABS President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki.

ABS Group Inc. was chosen by Brazil's Agência Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) to develop the country's "Operational Safety Regulation for Exploration and Production Operations." The contract calls for the development of a comprehensive regulatory model to address all aspects of operational safety throughout field life for Brazil's offshore exploration and production, says Dr. Henrique Paula, vice president, South America, for ABS Group. "Our experience in researching and drafting Brazil's offshore regulatory model will place us in a knowledgeable position to assist operators worldwide that are eager to participate in Brazil's burgeoning deepwater market," said Paula. A final report on Brazil's offshore regulations, adds Paula, is expected to be in place before year-end.