ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection activities structured around competence, impartiality, process control, technical records and controlled reporting.
INSPECTION BODY FRAMEWORK
CERTIFICATION
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INSPECTION
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MARINE SERVICES
COMPLIANCE FOR A SAFER TOMORROW
Certification, inspection and marine services for organizations that value competence, impartiality and confidence.
WHAT WE DO
Our Core Services
ISO Certification
Management system certification for internationally recognized ISO standards.
→Inspection Services
Independent inspection services structured around competence and impartiality.
→ARL Classification Society
Marine surveys, technical services and classification framework development.
→CompetenceQualified personnel and controlled processes
ImpartialityIndependent and objective assessment
ConfidenceControlled records and transparent results
MANAGEMENT
ARL Management System
ARL Middle East operates its certification activities through controlled management-system processes designed to support competence, consistency, impartiality and confidence.
Our management framework covers certification planning, competence, audit activities, technical review, decision-making, records and continual improvement.
IMPARTIALITY
Independent and objective assessment
ARL maintains controls intended to identify, evaluate and
manage risks to impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
ARL MIDDLE EAST
Independent Inspection Services
Our inspection framework is designed around competence, impartiality, consistent methods, technical records and evidence-based reporting.
Marine Inspection
Marine inspection activities are developed within the applicable competence, technical, accreditation and authorization framework.
MARINE & TECHNICALInspection Process
Application review, planning, competent personnel, inspection evidence, technical records, reporting and controlled review.
CONTROLLED PROCESSDigital Inspection
Digital capabilities supporting controlled checklists, technical records, evidence collection, reporting and traceability.
DIGITAL CAPABILITY
Competence & Impartiality
Inspection activities are structured to support objective assessment, controlled technical records and transparent reporting.
ARL CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Marine Surveys &
Marine Surveys &
Technical Services
A dedicated ARL project focused on marine surveys, technical services and the development of a controlled classification framework, subject to the applicable legal, regulatory, recognition and authorization requirements for each service.
ARL
MARINE & CLASSIFICATION
A Structured Framework for Marine Technical Services
The ARL marine project is being structured around controlled technical processes, competent personnel, documented survey methodologies and traceable technical requirements.
Classification Framework
Development of a controlled framework for marine classification activities, technical requirements, survey processes and associated documentation.
Explore frameworkMarine Surveys
Structured marine survey activities supported by defined methodologies, technical records, reporting controls and applicable requirements.
Survey frameworkStatutory Services
Statutory certification activities are planned within the applicable maritime regulatory and authorization framework and shall only be offered where the required authority and recognition are in place.
Applicable frameworkTechnical Services
Controlled technical processes, survey methodologies, engineering support and technical documentation within the applicable framework.
Technical approach
TECHNICAL RULES
Controlled Technical Rule Framework
ARL Classification Society is developing a controlled technical rule framework with traceable sources, defined applicability, revision control, technical review and approval requirements.
Traceable technical sources
Applicability and revision control
Controlled technical review
Documented approval requirements
Recognition, Authorization & Independence
Marine and statutory activities are subject to the applicable maritime legislation, flag-state requirements, regulatory recognition, authorization and technical conditions. Services will only be represented as formally authorized or recognized where the relevant evidence is in place.
ARL CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
VERIFY CERTIFICATE
Verify an ARL Certificate
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MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION
MLC 2006
Maritime Labour Certification & Inspection Services
A dedicated framework for maritime labour compliance, inspection, verification, documentation and technical support under the applicable Maritime Labour Convention requirements and authorization framework.
MLC
2006
MLC 2006 FRAMEWORK
Maritime Labour Requirements
The MLC framework covers important aspects of seafarers' working and living conditions and requires structured inspection, verification, documentation and corrective action processes.
Maritime Labour Certificate
Support for the controlled preparation, review and verification processes associated with Maritime Labour certification, subject to the applicable authority and recognition requirements.
DMLC Part I & Part II
Structured review of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, including applicable requirements, ship-specific measures and supporting evidence.
MLC Surveys & Inspections
Initial, intermediate, renewal and applicable inspection activities supported by controlled checklists, survey records and technical reporting.
Seafarers' Conditions
Review areas may include employment agreements, wages, hours of work and rest, accommodation, food, medical care and welfare arrangements.
Health & Safety
Assessment and documentation of applicable occupational health, safety and welfare controls affecting seafarers on board.
Repatriation
Review of applicable arrangements and financial security relating to the repatriation of seafarers in accordance with the applicable framework.
On-board Complaints
Structured review of procedures for receiving, documenting and addressing seafarer complaints and related corrective actions.
Financial Security
Review of applicable financial security arrangements relating to repatriation and shipowners' liability, where applicable.
MLC INSPECTION PROCESS
Structured MLC Survey & Verification
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Application Review
Review of vessel information, applicable requirements and requested scope.
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Document Review
Review of applicable MLC documentation, DMLC information and supporting records.
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On-board Inspection
Structured inspection against the applicable requirements and approved checklist.
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Reporting & Follow-up
Findings, corrective actions, technical review and controlled follow-up.
ISO/IEC 17020
Type A Inspection Body
A structured framework for an independent inspection body based on impartiality, competence, consistent inspection processes and controlled technical records.
TYPE A
INSPECTION BODY
Impartiality
Identification, evaluation and control of risks to impartiality and independence.
Competence
Defined competence requirements, personnel qualification and competence evaluation.
Inspection Process
Controlled application review, inspection planning, execution, reporting and review.
Inspection Reports
Controlled technical reports, records, findings and inspection conclusions.
Independence
Organizational arrangements designed to protect the independence of inspection activities.
Management System
Documented procedures, records, corrective actions, complaints and continual improvement.
TYPE A INSPECTION SCOPE
Marine & Technical Inspection
The inspection scope shall be formally defined, technically justified and controlled according to the applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
DIGITAL DOCUMENT CONTROL
MLC & Inspection Records
The planned ARL system can support controlled applications, checklists, survey reports, deficiencies, corrective actions, technical review, approvals and certificate-related records.
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Updates and technical information related to marine inspection, classification development and technical services.