Rostom Merzouki
Rostom Merzouki is the Vice President of Sustainability for the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). His team is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing ABS’ sustainability strategy and initiatives. This critical role helps ensure that ABS operates responsibly and is positively contributing to the maritime industry while carrying out the company’s safety mission.
With over 30 years of experience in the marine industry, Merzouki has established a distinguished career that spans sailing, engineering, project management, and vessel management. He finished his sailing career with Maersk as a Chief Engineer after serving on gas carriers, FGSOs, tankers, OSVs, and PSVs.
Prior to joining ABS, he worked at one of the largest LNGC companies in the world, managing Q-Max and Q-Flex vessels. He also looked after strategic projects including new builds of LNGCs, dual fuel conversions, acquisitions, sustainability and decarbonization.
Merzouki holds a Chief Engineer’s dual license and an MSc degree in Marine Engineering from the University of Strathclyde – Glasgow.



