Dipo Olowookere
By Dipo Olowookere
Nigeria-based world-class inspection, rope access and training company, JC International, has added another feather to its cap.
The firm, which has its headquarters in Lagos, has bagged an Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
This is part of its commitment to continually meet national and international standards and provide best-in-class services to clients.
It was learnt that the certification, an upgrade of the ABS Non-ESP, has qualified JC International to perform Hull Gauging services on ABS class of oil tank vessels, oil bunkers, FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading), rigs and tank farms.
Speaking on the milestone, Service Delivery Manager, JC International, Mr Charles Onyuku, explained that the company will continue to provide best-in-class solutions to address clients’ specific challenges.
“As market demands expand, we will continue to invest in our people and processes; and maintain excellence in conformance with international standards,” he assured.
Also, Head, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), JC International, Theo Aren, noted that the certification has again affirmed JC International’s Quality Management System ability to steadily provide gauging services on MODU, oil tank vessels, FPSOs, tank farms and oil bunkers which ABS surveyors may rely on to make decisions affecting classification or statutory surveys.
The Principal Surveyor-in-charge, ABS Lagos, Richard Ighoroje commended JC International for its commitment towards maintaining international standards, stating that the certification was awarded to the company after a rigorous audit during which the company was found worthy, in accordance with ABS guidelines and requirements for service providers.
