What we do:
We conduct inspections under all the CDI Protocols. Marine, IMPCAS, Terminals & Bulk Carriers.
The CDI – Marine scheme inspection needs to be applied for through the CDI- Adminstration Department. We can assist by guiding you.
The IMPCAS, Terminal & Bulk scheme audit can be conducted by you contacting us directly.
Additionally, we provide consultancy and support for preparation of vessels under all the schemes.
Consultants with experience guarantee results.
This is what it is:
The CDI is incorporated under the law of the Netherlands as the Stichting Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) and operates as a non-profit making foundation.
CDI is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven individuals nominated by the participating chemical companies. The Board of Directors establishes policy and is responsible for overall affairs of the foundation. Individual Executive Boards are elected to oversee and direct the staff managing day to day activities for the Marine, Terminals and Marine Packed Cargo Schemes.
CDI-Marine:
Despite the excellent operating standards in shipping, ships do have incidents and this is the reason for the practice of ship vetting. If the chartered ship sustains a casualty then all the eyes of the media and the authorities will be on the charterer. Ship vetting involves carrying out risk assessment on the ships offered for charter and avoidance of the deficient ship. If the worst does happen, for whatever reason, and the authorities become involved, the charterer will be required to demonstrate the application of due diligence in selecting the ship. It is the successful demonstration that every step possible was taken to ensure the ship met international regulations and industry best practice that will save the charterer from liability. This is the reason why the 69 chemical companies finance CDI.
CDI Marine provides ship inspection data in an electronic report format to members. The ship is inspected and the report is entered to the database. The ship owner then enters his comments and the report progresses to active status. Once on the active database, the report can be accessed by CDI members and used in their risk assessment process. The database awards a score to the ship for statutory, recommended and desired compliance. More importantly, the database provides full template functionality, which allows the user to run his own templates of selected questions, i.e. the minimum safety criteria for chartering a ship. The database also provides the very latest Port State Control records and casualty information on the ship. Several large users of CDI have direct interfaces with the database, automatically downloading data immediately when the new inspection report arrives.Today, there are over 4000 chemical and gas ships registered on the database with over 1900 inspection reports active and available 24 hours per day.
CDI-Terminals:
The CDI-T scheme was developed in 1997 and similar to the Marine scheme, it’s purpose was to improve the safety and quality performance of bulk liquid storage terminals.
The major chemical storage terminal companies are participant in the Terminals scheme. Over 20 CDI-T Accredited inspectors, carry out the detailed management and technical inspections of liquid storage terminals in all continents of the world.
The aim of the Terminal Inspection Report (TIR) is to give an accurate assessment of the terminal at the time the inspection is carried out. The TIR is essentially a quality assessment of the terminal, its operations and personnel, which also incorporates essential aspects of safety and environmental protection. The TIR does not attempt to pass or fail the terminal.
CDI-IMPCAS:
Packed cargo scheme. The IMPCAS scheme is potentially the largest project of it’s kind in the world, with almost 200 auditors based in the major container handling ports. Developed to provide audit reports on each category of service provider involved in the distribution supply chain, the scheme extends to include: Shipping Companies, Ships, Tank Container Operators, Container Freight Stations, Freight Forwarders, Agents, and Container Terminals. Recognizing that marine packed cargo is not limited to the chemical industry, the IMPCAS scheme is open for participation by non-chemical companies. Following the transparency example of CDI-M, access to audit reports is extended to international authorities with a vested interest in verifying cargo security. The flexibility of the audit protocols allows for rapid amendment to include new elements.
Marine accidents and container inspection results show that the main causes and deficiencies appear to stem from the incorrect actions of the cargo originator. Every element of the supply chain is at risk from careless handling and security breaches outside of their immediate control. Both chemical companies and logistics companies need confidence in the supply chain and assurance that the package will be handled and forwarded correctly and securely throughout the distribution process, and also confidence that the package will not create risk whilst in their custody.
HSE regimes and ISO registration indicate compliance with the regional HSE schemes and the Quality Standards, but these are often non-specific to dangerous goods. ISO registration provides certification, but not the YES/NO answers necessary for statistical risk analysis. Comprehensive risk assessment requires consistent audit data, but conducting audits calls for considerable investment and often creates an unnecessary burden upon the distribution industry; the solution is a joint industry initiative. What is equally important is to recognise that marine packed cargo is a global activity, it is therefore necessary to have a global standard that can be applied on an international basis. By utilising an independent report, the cost saving is substantial and the burden of multiple audit is avoided. IMPCAS provides an international standard for consistent data, against which risk assessment processes can be applied to the entire supply chain; measuring not only safety and quality performance, but also compliance with the international regulations.
Security is a major issue for the distribution industry. IMO, US Customs, European Commission and others have either developed or are actively developing security regimes for Ports and Ocean Carriers. Whilst x-ray machines and advance declarations may substantially improve security, the question has to be asked as to who will monitor compliance in the far out regions from where the container originates? Marine packed cargo is a global activity, it is therefore necessary to reach the very depths of the supply chain with an international standard that can be applied on a global basis. Using an international standard to provide consistent data, a verification process can be adopted by all parties and applied to the entire supply chain. IMPCAS protocols contain detailed chapters on security and the combined scheme provides a valuable tool to effectively monitor security across the global supply chain.
Recognizing that marine packed cargo is not limited to the chemical industry, the IMPCAS scheme is open for participation by non-chemical companies. Access to audit reports will be extended to international authorities with a vested interest in verifying cargo security and the audit protocols can be rapidly amended to include new elements.
CDI-Bulk:
With hands one exposure to OBO’s that carried Bulk & Ore Cargoes we have accredited inspectors that can conduct Bulk Carrier inspections.
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