DNV: Major Indian marine terminal certifies supply chain to reduce risks

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30 Jan 2009

DNV recently certified the Indian marine terminal operator DP World Nhava Sheva to the standard ISO 28000, with specifications for security management systems. The ISO 28000 standard is developed to reduce risks to goods and people within supply chains. DP World's Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal Private Limited (NSICT), also known as DP World Nhava Sheva, is going to have its entire network of 48 terminals worldwide certified according to the ISO 28000 standard. “Receiving this certification could not have been better timed, as today more than ever before, the government together with the private sector partnerships in India need to take on more efficient and effective measures to secure Indian waters, ports and other infrastructure. With this certification, NSICT has the unique distinction of becoming the first container terminal in India to achieve ISO 28000 certification. It underlines our commitment and drive to safety and security at all levels within our organisation,” says Ganesh Raj, he is the senior vice-president and managing director of DP World in the Indian Subcontinent Region.
Safety and security in mind
DP World's focus on security management systems has been recognised by the US Customs Border Protection agency, which invited DP World to join its Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme.
“The certification was done after a stringent security audit of the facility, focused principally on container security, physical access controls, personnel security, procedural security, security training and threat awareness, business partner requirements and IT security. We appreciate the security insights and value brought by DNV's auditors, who underlined the importance of continually reviewing security threats and our response to it," says Ankit Vaishnav, regional head of QHSSE and training in DP World for the Indian Subcontinent Region.
Greater security focus
The ISO 28000 standard address potential security issues in the supply process, intended to meet threats from terrorism, fraud and piracy.
“In the wake of the 26/11 terror attacks in India the sea route security on the peninsula has come under greater scrutiny. The ISO 28000 standards will help certified organisations to take a systematic view of their security exposures. Taking a supply chain perspective will help in bringing an integrated approach,” says Krishnakumar Neelkanta Ramesh the director of operations for India and Middle East in DNV.
Captain Rustom Dastoor, CEO DP World Nhava Sheva says: "Having an internationally recognised and certified security management system will greatly benefit DP World's customers and other terminal users and stakeholders who can now be assured that robust systems are in place to provide for the safety of their cargo and people using the terminal facilities in DP World Nhava Sheva.

Source: DNV