Intertek ShipCare Awarded “Supplier of the Year”
25 Sep 2014
(Darlington, United Kingdom) Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, has been presented with the “Supplier of the Year” award during the recent Incentra General Council Meeting in Asker, Norway.
Intertek ShipCare were presented with the “Supplier of the Year” award. This is the fifth award in this category Intertek ShipCare (formerly Lintec Testing Services Ltd), has received from Incentra in the past six years.
Incentra SA is a marine purchasing organization, with a current membership of 44 Norwegian-based ship owners, ship managers and rig companies. Incentra facilitates framework agreements with original manufacturers and suppliers of goods and services for operation and maintenance of ships.
Incentra is selective in choosing product areas and suppliers, where suppliers must comply with Incentra's quality standards within health, safety, the environment and a supplier code of conduct, with Incentra performing regular audits of all suppliers. Incentra encourages contribution, loyalty and active commitment from both members and suppliers.
Intertek ShipCare marine services support the world’s maritime shipping industry, helping clients run their business more effectively and with less risk. ShipCare expertise and capabilities include global bunker fuel quality testing, bunker quantity survey inspection (BQS), oil condition monitoring (OCM), marine fire foam testing, marine environmental services, and ship potable water analysis.
Ship owners, fleet managers, and others benefit from ShipCare marine solutions tailored specifically for the maritime industry. From bunker fuel and oil-condition-monitoring sampling, testing and inspection, to fuel advisory, environmental & regulatory consultation and more, ShipCare services are available at ports worldwide.
Intertek bunker fuel quality program provides customers real-time updates and reporting through the ShipCare Priority Advantage Desk (PAD) tool, a valued-added service helping customers achieve greater efficiency in communications.
Steve Bee, ShipCare Global Business Director, and Mark Hancock, ShipCare UK Laboratory Manager, accepted the award on behalf of Intertek ShipCare. Steve commented, “This is a great honour for Intertek ShipCare, formerly Lintec Testing Services Ltd. We humbly thank Incentra for this recognition. We endorse Incentra’s vision of developing long-term partnerships with suppliers who provide high quality added-value services, backed with a commitment to corporate social responsibility.”
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About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of markets around the world, including bunker fuel testing, inspection, and other maritime industry services. Intertek people add value and sustainability to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek supports customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries. www.intertek.com
Business Contact:
Maurice O’Donoghue
ShipCare Business Development Manager (Intertek Lintec)
Tel: +44 1325 390180
Email: maurice.odonoghue@intertek.com
Media Contact:
Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, ShipCare
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: erik.holladay@intertek.com