We are an independent company offering advisory, training and assessment services to vessel operating companies in the areas of Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems and also in the more traditional roles of vessel inspection and value. QSE understands ISM, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 and Risk Assessment in a marine context.
QSE focuses on offering a practical, no frills, cost efficient service to Professionals in the Maritime sector. Services are normally tailored to individual client’s needs but may be summarized as follows:
- Assisting clients with any aspect of management system requirements, consultancy, training, preparation of documentation etc.
- Performing internal safety/quality/environmental assessments on clients’ vessels or at subcontractor vessels or premises. These would be value added and may also include onboard training and preparation for PSC inspection or “vetting” if required
- Preparation of vessels for port state control inspection
- On board training
- Office internal assessments
- Preliminary or “trial” audits at client premises in preparation for external audit
- Facilitation of management review and analysis of non-conformance reporting for executive summary
- Training to IRCA Lead Assessor standard
- Assessment of third parties such as crewing agents or equipment suppliers
- DPA responsibilities, advice or training
- Shipboard risk assessment
- Emergency response attendance
- Preparation of cargo securing manuals
Most companies have a responsible attitude towards the management of safety and the environment onboard their vessels, as such we know that a value-added approach combined with a cost-effective attitude would supply a best solution to operators.
QSE work in association with a number of individuals and other organisations around the world so as to provide the necessary coverage both geographically and by specialisation. With these associates training courses are available for all STCW 95 requirements including the more specialised training required by the Cruise Industry.