Monaco Marine is proud to announce that its shipyards in La Ciotat, La Seyne Sur Mer, Cogolin, Antibes and Beaulieu Sur Mer have been accredited ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 by LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance). La Ciotat also achieves the ISO 50001 certification.

These ISO certifications are vital in the maritime industry as they provide structured frameworks for managing quality, environmental impact, safety, and energy use. They help companies meet international standards, enhance operational efficiency, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, all while promoting sustainable and safe practices in the maritime sector.

They represent the quality and efficiency of the companies that receive them. It is the result and proof of their ability to meet international standards, improve operational efficiency and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, while promoting sustainable and safe practices in the sector.

1. ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems

• Overview: ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to ensure consistent quality in their products and services.

• Relevance to the Maritime Industry: In the maritime sector, ISO 9001 helps shipping companies, shipbuilders, and maritime service providers to maintain high-quality standards across their operations. It covers everything from ship design and construction to crew management and customer service, ensuring that all processes meet customer and regulatory requirements.

For Monaco Marine, it's the recognition of the quality of the services we offer our customers. Always going the extra mile to provide owners with the services they expect.

2. ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems

• Overview: ISO 14001 is a standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It helps organizations minimize their environmental impact, comply with applicable laws, and continuously improve their environmental performance.

It's the best way to show customers our commitment to preserving the environment, how concerned we are and all the actions we're implementing to respect our planet.

• Relevance to the Maritime Industry: The maritime industry, with its significant environmental footprint, benefits greatly from ISO 14001. This standard helps maritime companies manage waste, emissions, and resource use. It is particularly important for complying with international regulations such as MARPOL (Marine Pollution) and reducing the environmental impact of shipping operations or maintenance work.

3. ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• Overview: ISO 45001 is a standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It aims to reduce workplace risks and ensure the safety of employees by providing a framework for identifying hazards, reducing risks, and improving safety measures.

• Relevance to Maritime Industry: The maritime industry involves high-risk environments, such as shipyards, offshore platforms, and at-sea operations. ISO 45001 helps maritime organizations protect their workforce by implementing effective safety management systems, reducing the risk of accidents, and ensuring compliance with international safety regulations.

By obtaining the ISO 45001 certification, we guarantee our employees and service providers the safety required to carry out work on our sites. We also reassure our customers by demonstrating our commitment to our staff and to safety standards.

4. ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems

This certification is particularly exceptional: to obtain it, Monaco Marine's La Ciotat shipyard had to comply with even more rigorous constraints, to increase efficiency in its management of resources and energies, for even greater commitment and more sustainable practices.  The electricity crisis and market volatility have also been a driving force behind the need to consume better.

• Overview: ISO 50001 is a standard for energy management systems (EnMS). It helps organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Relevance to Maritime Industry: The maritime industry is energy-intensive, with ships and ports consuming large amounts of fuel and electricity. The ISO 50001 helps maritime companies manage their energy use more effectively, leading to cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and compliance with energy regulations. It is particularly relevant in efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime operations.

Monaco Marine is committed to protecting its environment and its employees by complying with existing standards, and ensuring quality of service for all its customers.