ABS Consulting Inc.

ABS Nautical Systems is a subsidiary of ABS Infolink Inc., a member of the ABS Group of Companies and an affiliate of ABS, one of the world's largest classification societies. It is the supplier of one of the leading fleet management software packages available to the marine and offshore industries. It offers a fully integrated, modular approach to managing all the principal operational expenses associated with a vessel or offshore rig, ranging from crew payroll to purchasing, to maintenance and repair. ABS-NS is currently installed aboard several thousand vessels ranging from tugboats to vlccs. ( www.absconsulting.com )