Samsung’s Nigerian yard quality management is world class with ISO certification
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria’s fabrication and integration yard joint venture, the SHI-MCE FZE, has established itself internationally by securing best-in-class ISO certification. The certifications will allow the yard to service customers who require work guaranteed to be of the highest quality. The combination of ISO certification and the size and extensive facilities of our yard is unique in Africa.
The certification application processes are rigorous and a sign of Samsung Heavy Industries’ long-term commitment to further building up the ability of local operations to bid on international work. The potential international business opportunities will ensure significant benefits to small and medium-sized Nigerian enterprises through local content rules, as well as the broader West African region.
The fabrication and integration yard’s quality management systems have been certified as International Standards Organisation (ISO) 9001:2015 and ISO 29001:2010 compliant in December 2018. This means that it is able to carry out the highest quality and reliable work for the oil and gas industry. In addition, the yard’s security has been awarded International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) certification.
“Securing these certifications was time-consuming, complex and required significant preparation. The achievements reflect the determination of our staff to proving the world class quality of the SHI-MCE FZE fabrication and integration yard. Samsung Heavy Industries is in it for the long run and will continue to invest in Nigeria’s success.” says Ekanem Sunday Ekanem, General Assistant Manager of SHI-MCI FZE.