NMP qualifies ISO 9001:2008 re-certification audit

By National Maritime Polytechnic
April 23, 2015

TACLOBAN CITY – The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), a premier government maritime training and research agency located at Brgy. Cabalawan, Tacloban City, and its Satellite Office in Makati underwent the re-certification audit of its Quality Management System (QMS) under ISO 9001:2008 by the Anglo Japanese American (AJA) Registrars Limited on April 21-23, 2015.

NMP’s quality procedures and manuals and other system documentation have been reviewed by AJA Lead Auditor Capt. Nicanor Altares against the requirements of the relevant standards. He looked into the Agency’s several processes including enrollment and registration procedures, course delivery (training), assessment/examination, documentation, provision of resources, issuance of certificate of completion, post delivery services and other administrative support services during the audit.

Although there had been some observations and minor corrective action requests (CARs) cited, the audit report recommended for re-certification status for NMP.

During the exit conference with Capt. Altares, NMP OIC Executive Director Manuel Roldan expressed his appreciation to the lead auditor for his objectivity in the performance of his task. “This is not only an audit per se but a help to NMP for us to continue to improve on our QMS,” Director Roldan disclosed.

First received its ISO certification in 2000, NMP has continually passed several surveillance and re-certification audits until this recent achievement. The Agency’s Quality Management Section through its Quality Management Representative is tasked to oversee the compliance of the Agency to its quality management system.

AJA Registrars Limited is an independent third party registrar (certification body) accredited to perform ISO 9001:2008 assessments. ISO 9001:2008 is now well-established as an internationally-recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard that provides benefits through continual improvement, consistency in supply and increased marketing power.