Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA โ€” verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by American Bureau of Shipping ยท Texas ยท Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan holds $382M for 860 participants - about $444,008 per participant, down 30.3% over the 2022 plan year.

$382M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
860
covered participants
$444,008
avg assets per participant
-30.3%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $165M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$382M
Participants
860
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan

American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by American Bureau of Shipping, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $382M in total end-of-year assets and covers 860 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 134921556, and the plan has been effective since 1938-10-04. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $548M at the beginning of 2022 to $382M at year-end โ€” a decline of 30.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $381M, with reported net income of $-165,186,735 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows โ€” a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$548M
Total Assets (End of Year)$382M
Net Assets (End of Year)$381M
Net Income$-165,186,735
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN134921556
Plan Effective Date1938-10-04
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (American Bureau of Shipping)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,081 $635M
2023 2 2,123 $753M
2024 2 2,125 $771M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan holds $382M in total assets with 860 participants. It is sponsored by American Bureau of Shipping.
What type of plan is American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan?
American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1938-10-04. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 134921556.
Who sponsors the American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan?
American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan is sponsored by American Bureau of Shipping, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 134921556 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan perform in 2022?
American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan declined by 30.3% during 2022, moving from $548M to $382M in total assets. Net income was $-165,186,735.
Where can I find official filings for American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 134921556 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does American Bureau of Shipping Pension Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 134921556.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.