DNV GL presents award to shipowner Oskar Wehr for its environmental management system
DNV GL has recognized Oskar Wehr’s commitment to sustainability and quality management and recently awarded the German shipowner with the standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Olaf Quas, Global Head of Practice ISM/ISPS/MLC, 2006 at DNV GL – Maritime, presented the certificate to the company’s CEO Thomas Wehr at their Hamburg headquarters.
“These ISO certificates confirm the efficiency of our internal operating procedures. We are working with DNV GL to continually search for possible improvements and to increase customer satisfaction,” said Thomas Wehr.
Oskar Wehr had previously undertaken to comply with the ISO standards voluntarily, while enhancing work processes and the sustainability of its fleet. “Oskar Wehr has been very proactive in optimizing internal operations and we look forward to continue working closely with them in the future,” explained Olaf Quas.
DNV GL awards these internationally recognized certificates for the introduction of and compliance with quality and environmental standards. ISO 9001 confirms the highest standard of quality management, whereas ISO 14001 rewards a company’s efforts to build its commercial operations while recognizing its environmental responsibilities.
About Oskar Wehr
Oskar Wehr was founded in 1945 and operates a fleet of 26 bulk carriers and containerships. Headquartered in Hamburg, Oskar Wehr is a full service provider for both container vessels and bulker vessels. The service range comprises supervision of new buildings, chartering, crewing and technical management.
For more information visit: www.wehrship.de
About DNV GL
Driven by its purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. Operating in more than 100 countries, the company’s 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping their customers in the maritime, oil & gas, energy and other industries to make the world safer, smarter and greener.