American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the Singapore container line’s participation in book-and-claim registries for alternative marine fuels.

Under the agreement, ABS will act as an independent third-party verifier for PIL’s fuel consumption, transport activity and emissions data, helping strengthen the credibility of claims linked to low- and zero-emission marine fuels.

The arrangement brings together PIL’s operational experience, fleet data and customer insight with ABS’s expertise in classification, certification and assurance.

Rostom Merzouki, ABS vice president for global sustainability, said: “ABS is committed to helping clients navigate maritime digitalisation with clarity and confidence. As digitalisation accelerates, independent data verification is essential to building the trust that drives meaningful progress. ABS brings deep technical expertise to this work, and we are pleased to support PIL's commitment to reducing emissions across its fleet.”

Abhishek Chawla, PIL chief marine officer, noted: “PIL is committed to advancing practical decarbonization solutions for customers and industry. Our MoU with ABS enhances oversight and independent assurance for Book and Claim, ensuring consistent and reliable assessment of emissions and fuel data. This supports broader adoption of low- and zero-emission fuels as their availability grows, while maintaining accuracy in emissions claims.”

The long-term collaboration will focus on transparency and continuous improvement in monitoring and reporting. It also supports PIL’s wider decarbonisation plans in line with the International Maritime Organization’s emissions-reduction goals.

PIL is a Singapore-based container shipping company serving customers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania and the Pacific Islands.

ABS provides classification services for the marine and offshore industries, with a global network of surveyors, engineers and technology specialists.