RINA certification for green Greek shipping
Greece-based Technomar Shipping has been recognised for its ‘green’ work and has been certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management standards.
Technomar is the second Greek ship management company to achieve ISO 50001 certification by RINA Services, following IASON Hellenic Shipping last year.
“Technomar is committed to minimising our impact on the environment and reducing energy consumption. Going through the rigorous process to reach these standards underlines how important this is to us,” said George Youroukos, chairman, Technomar. “We hope that the certification will underline the quality of service we provide to our charterers and the care we give to the global community.”
RINA says it’s currently working with other leading Greek companies to help them improve their environmental performance.
“Managing environmental impact and energy consumption gives companies a competitive edge,” added Michele Francioni, CEO, RINA Services. “We are very proud to help Technomar to achieve these high standards.”
ISO 14001 sets out the measures for an environmental management system and maps out a framework that a company can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. RINA says the benefits of using ISO 14001:2004 can include reduced cost of waste management, savings in consumption of energy and materials, lower distribution costs and improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public.
It also provides assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
ISO 50001 lists requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system, which enables an organisation to improve energy efficiency, energy use and consumption.
Technomar, which is based in Athens, operates a fleet of 37 container vessels and bulkers.
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