and gas operations. relevant Rules and Guides of ABS. Azeri Technical Safety Law. on a major offshore project in Azerbaijan. Officer, ABS Europe. oil and gas industry in the Azerbaijan Republic. similar to the NPD in Norway, HSE in UK and MMS in the US. offshore operations concerns in the Azeri sector of the Caspian. of ABS Rules and Guides or other internationally recognized standards. established. between ABS and GGTN of the Azerbaijan Republic. drilling rig located in the Caspian Sea. setting standards,” says Lino Costa.