Intertek Group plc

04/15/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2021 14:01

Intertek Lintec expands global reach of Protek services to address pandemic risk management for the Maritime industry

Intertek Lintec expands global reach of Protek services to address pandemic risk management for the Maritime industry

April 15, 2021

London: Intertek Lintec, a leader in providing services for the shipping community, is pleased to announce the launch of Intertek Protek Maritime, a comprehensive and practical health and safety solution for the maritime industry that will provide guidance on Intertek's high standards of safety, health and hygiene to ship owners and crew.

Over the past year, the Maritime industry has been affected severely by the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only has it been a battle to prevent the virus from spreading to crew members onboard ships as they deliver vital cargoes around the world, but it has also caused a humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of sailors have been unable to return home to their families at the end of their employment contracts.

Focused on reducing pathogen transmission risks, Protek Maritime protects and assures port authorities, ship agents, surveyors, pilots, ship crews and other stakeholders that recommended measures from IMO/WHO guidelines and industry best practice are being rigorously followed in seafaring accommodation areas and land-based facilities.

Intertek Lintec performs a complete health management assessment to identify and prioritize virus risk reduction strategies, guide implementation of preferred administrative and engineering controls, and provide compliance reporting and certification. Beyond masks, physical distancing and enhanced cleaning, a comprehensive and strategic approach to reduce both airborne and direct contact transmission risks and provide assurance to stakeholders is needed.

The assessment will also identify opportunities to support the morale and wellbeing of seafarers. Protek Certification is achieved if applicable best practices for pathogen transmission risk reduction have been implemented. Integral to the offering to the maritime segment is the Protek People Assurance, the on-demand eLearning and certification program empowering companies to deliver essential employee training on health and safety.

Hauk Wahl, Business Development Manager Intertek Lintec, said: 'Having sailed as a crew member onboard container vessels in the past, I can sympathize with the stress and uncertainty that seafarers have faced since the onslaught of the pandemic. Protek Maritime offers a complete health management assessment to identify and prioritize virus risk reduction strategies, guide implementation of preferred administrative and engineering controls, identify opportunities to support the morale and wellbeing of seafarers, and provide compliance reporting.'

Intertek Lintec's service offerings have continually expanded allowing Intertek Lintec to satisfy a vast range of services for the shipping community.

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About Intertek

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

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About Protek

Based on Intertek's unique, systemic approach to quality assurance, Protek is a comprehensive service offering, providing audits, training and service solutions across people, systems & processes, facilities, materials & surfaces and products. Protek includes end-to-end employee learning and certification solutions, services for operating systems and procedures, assessments of materials and surfaces and services to ensure products are made with quality, safety and sustainability in mind.

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