Tag: ISO 14001

  The ISO Technical Committee, ISO/TC 207/WG 5, which is responsible for the revision of international environment management system standard ISO 14001, concluded their meeting in Chiswick, UK on Friday 24 April and has made significant progress towards the publication of ISO 14001:2015. During the latest meeting, the review of remaining comments which were received from the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage was completed and based upon this, it is expected that the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) will be published in June 2015 for the two month voting period to commence until August 2015. Based upon these timescales, it is currently expected that ISO 14001:2015 will be available in September 2015. LRQA System and Governance Manager, Steve Williams, is an IIOC (Independent International Organisation for Certification) representative on the committee and he explained why the outcome of last week’s meeting is so significant. “Based upon the volume of comments received at the DIS stage, we knew there was significant work ahead of us before we could prepare for the publication of the FDIS. Following five days of evaluation, all of the comments were reviewed and we can now drive the revision to ISO 14001 ahead of the previously anticipated ...

Greece’s Technomar Shipping has been certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management standards by RINA Services. George Youroukos, Chairman, Technomar Shipping says, “Technomar is committed to minimising our impact on the environment and reducing energy consumption. Going through the rigorous process to reach these standards underlines how important this is to us. We hope that the certification will underline the quality of service we provide to our charterers and the care we give to the global community.” Michele Francioni, CEO, RINA Services, says, “Managing environmental impact and energy consumption gives companies a competitive edge. We are very proud to help Technomar to achieve these high standards.” Theo Baltatzis, General Manager, Technomar Shipping, says, “RINA helps us take a disciplined approach to energy and the environment, and that helps us to perform better.” Technomar is the second Greek shipmanagement company to achieve ISO 50001 certification by RINA, following IASON Hellenic Shipping last year. RINA Services is currently working with other leading Greek companies to help them improve their environmental performance. Technomar operates a fleet of thirty-seven container vessels and bulkers and is based in Athens. Source: RINAIn the onset, I was frank with you propecia before and ...

MOL Ship Management a core ship management company in the corporate group headed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced acquisition of certifications from Nihon Kaiji Kyokai, for Energy Management Systems (ISO50001*1) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001*2). NK Executive Vice President Koichi Fujiwara presented the certificates to MOLSHIP President Furukawa in July 29 ceremony at NK headquarters. MOLSHIP'S certifications, which cover ship management of dry bulkers, car carriers, and other freighters, as well as shoreside office operations, are the first ISO50001 certifications ever awarded by NK. MOLSHIP has strived to improve the energy efficiency of its vessels, which include MOL's concept vessel ISHIN series typified by the world's first new hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace. The company also makes every effort to prevent ocean pollution in ship management operations. The acquisition of ISO150001 certification recognizes the company's ongoing work in these areas. (*1) ISO50001 is the international standard related to energy management, stipulated in June 2011. It is based on ISO14001 requirements, and calls for operational reforms to improve energy performance. (*2) ISO14001's basic structure is the PDCA system. This international standard aims at reduction of environmental risks, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and promoting ongoing improvement.   Source and ...