ABU DHABI, 15th February, 2017 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirates commercial and community ports, as well as the Khalifa Industrial Zone, has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognised standard for quality management systems.
The scope of the ISO certification covers all units and subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Ports, including Abu Dhabi Marine Services, SAFEEN, and Maqta Gateway, the companys innovative port community system. The certification was awarded to Abu Dhabi Ports following a successful audit of the companys management system by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance, LRQA. Commenting on the occasion, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said, "Since inception, instituting quality management processes has been at the top of our priorities in order to achieve excellence and enhance competitiveness. This has been reflected in the services we provide to our customers to meet their demands and the expectations of the ports and maritime transportation sector. Becoming an ISO 9001:2015 certified company complements the list of acclamations we have acquired over the years. It reaffirms our commitment to maintaining world-class standards that serve the industry and facilitate global maritime trade. We are extremely proud of this achievement and I would like to thank the team at Abu Dhabi Ports for their dedication which has resulted in attaining this prominent certification."The ISO certification for quality management systems is based on principles including customer focus, risk- and process-based approaches, and the commitment of top management to continuous improvement. Organisations with the ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customers demand and regulatory requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2017.
