Novoroslesexport (a Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port subsidiary) Has Passed a Complex Certification of the Integrated Management System
Certification association Russian Register has granted Novoroslesexport a series of certificates confirming that the company meets the requirements of ISO International Standards. The certificates received on January 17, 2008 include ISO 9001:2000 “Quality Management Systems. Requirements,” ISO 14001:2004 “Environmental Management Systems Requirements and Management Applications,” and OHSAS 18001:1999 “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems,” as well as the IQNet International Certificate in Quality.
The Integrated Management System was implemented into Novoroslesexport purposely to optimization of port operations and the introduction of world class service level, as well as the geographical expansion on the market of shipping services of lumber, container and general cargo. The Integrated Management System also provides a high level of ecological and professional safety for the company.
The integration of the International Management System started July 16, 2007 is a part of NCSP`s investment program based on the development and capacity growth with a focus on highly profitable cargo.
NCSP
NCSP operates primarily at the Port of Novorossiysk (the "Port"), a multi-purpose, yearround, deep-water port located on the Russian shore of the Black Sea which has geographic, topographic and infrastructure advantages in comparison to ports and potential port sites in the Black Sea-Azov basin. The Port is Russia's largest sea port in terms of cargo turnover volume according to the Association of Russian Sea Ports, and Europe's fifth largest commercial sea port by cargo volume in 2005, according to Global Insight/ISL.
NCSP is a key Southern gateway for the import and export of a wide range of cargoes to and from the Russian economy (including oil, oil products, timber, grain, fertilizers, ferrous metals, containers, automobiles and general cargo). NCSP handles approximately 20% by volume of cargoes shipped through Russian sea ports according to the Association of Russian Sea Ports.
During 2006, NCSP consolidated its shareholdings in the majority of other operators and stevedores in the Port.
For additional information please contact:
NCSP PJSC
Head of Investor Relations
Alexander Rybin
Tel. + 7 (495) 783-54-34
Rybin@nmtp.info
PR Director
Maria Kakturskaya
Tel. + 7 (495) 783-54-34
Kakturskaya@nmtp.info