Marine Sector
The marine industry is both diverse and well-regulated.
INTECA provides objectively a versatile array of dedicated inspection and audit services to the marine industry,
applicable for companies, facilities and public organisations, aiming to verify and elevate the quality
and operational conformity levels of the recipients of our services.
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INTECA’s inspections activities for the Marine domain, include:
- Audit and compliance assessment for shipping companies and ships, relevant to company / ship interface, control processes and related operational activities (i.e., ISM, ISPS, MLC, IHM codes etc);
- Audit and conformity services relevant to processes for training, certification and revalidation of capabilities of seafarers and crew;
- Control Inspections for hazardous materials for ships calling European waterways, in accordance with the EU 2020/C 349/01;
- Customised inspections, audits and tests such as quality audits, ships draft surveys, on-hire/off-hire surveys, ship condition surveys, etc.
- Evaluation and on site assessment of marine service suppliers and manufacturers of marine components and equipment, including testing and verification;
- Type examination audits and assessments on production quality assurance, product development, unit testing and verification in accordance with the requirements laid down in directive 2014/90/EU (i.e., Life saving appliances, fire protection equipment, navigation equipment);
- Inspection of Fire Safety Companies (Rescue/Firefighting), according to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS/IMO-MSC 98 (73), 5-12-2000);
- Compliance audits on the operational and procedural context for shippers, stevedores, service boat companies and other port service providers, inclusive of training and capabilities requirements;
- Audit and compliance assessment on the procedural framework for maritime pilotage, ship assist and tug services;
- Audit of the operating framework and related procedures for public maritime authorities, Public Inspectorate Divisions, Ship Registries and other public maritime institutions (i.e., IMO Codes, ISO standards, etc.);
- Assessment and control inspections on the operation of Port Organisations, Port Municipal Authorities, and local Port terminals, according to the National Port System of a country;
- Audit and conformity inspections for Public and Private Maritime Academies and Marine Training Centres, inclusive of testing of associated training equipment and context of seminars & workshops;
- Audit and assessment of the operating framework of Public Maritime Employment Institutions, Sailors Unions, and of other shipping agencies for compliance with relevant procedures;
- Audit and assessment of the operational context of Nautical Schools, Nautical Clubs, Diving Centers, etc.) inclusive of compliance inspection of associated yachts boats and other training equipment;
- Conformity audits and inspections of the operating framework of shipbuilding and repair companies, observance of health and safety conditions, register of employees, including processes for the construction/supply or manufacturing of maritime equipment;
- Inspection of port Infrastructure, assessment of operational processes and related service requirements;
- Audit and conformity services for companies/users operating and working within the Port Zone areas according to international and national standards including ship/port waste (solid, liquid, hazardous, etc.) infrastructure and decontamination processes;
- Assessment of companies that have an employment relationship, with contract, concession, etc. with the management/administration body of the Port Authorities (concerns all models of port management and facilities), including port construction companies;
- Inspections and assessment of Marinas operational context, dock yards, boatyards and personnel compliance with applicable requirements (i.e., Law 2160/93);
- Conformity assessment and inspection of ship breaking yards, recycling plants and of shipwreck removal companies, processes and personnel, in accordance with National and/or European legislation, as applicable;
- Audit of waste management companies and relevant procedures for the reception and disposal of all types of ship waste and related refinery activities (refineries), in accordance with National and European legislation;
- Conformity inspection and control checks on the procedural context according to relevant national legislation governing the licencing for use of seaplane waterways and seaplanes operational context;
- Audit and conformity assessment on the operating framework of marine amusement parks;