The marine industry is undergoing a significant evolution in quality assessment methodologies with the introduction of remote inspection technologies and Optimiza’s unique TQS service. This service offers unique remote technical quality assurance support tailored to shipbuilding and maintenance processes, providing technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.
With Optimiza’s TQS technical support service, yacht owners, captains, project managers and shipyards, among others, now have access to remote quality assurance services designed to improve operational efficiency, accuracy and regulatory compliance in construction and maintenance projects. This article explores the key components of this collaboration and its impact on revolutionising quality assessment practices in the marine industry.
Optimiza’s TQS (Technical Quality Solutions) Service
Remote technical support service for quality assurance on coating projects.
Technical specifications:
Development or review of technical documentation by Optimiza experts to ensure alignment with marine industry standards and project requirements.
Inspection point plans and acceptance/rejection criteria:
Design of customised inspection point plans and acceptance/rejection criteria to guide quality assessments and decision-making processes, promoting clarity and consistency in assessments.
Condition inspection and assessment in maintenance projects:
Conducting comprehensive condition inspections and assessments during maintenance projects to evaluate the condition of equipment, identify areas for improvement and optimise the tendering process.
Training of personnel in inspection and use of equipment:
Provision of specialised training programmes for naval QA personnel to improve their competence in inspection techniques and use of coating inspection equipment, enabling them to actively contribute to quality assurance initiatives.
Technical assistance at conferences and meetings:
Provide technical support and expertise during naval conferences and meetings to provide guidance and information to align project activities with quality standards, objectives and expectations.
Real-time remote technical support with digital inspection tools:
Leveraging advanced digital inspection tools, Optimiza offers real-time remote technical support, facilitating seamless collaboration between on-site teams and specialised remote digital tools for efficient problem solving and decision making.
Continuous online technical support during projects:
Continuous daily online technical support from Optimiza experts throughout naval projects, ensuring timely responses to queries, issues and QA requirements.
Scheduled on-site technical audit visits:
Conducting scheduled on-site technical audit visits to assess project progress, compliance with quality standards and technical specifications, providing valuable information for project improvement.
Quality assurance in laboratory testing of project specimens:
Use of state-of-the-art laboratories for quality assurance in testing of samples applied in the project, validating material properties, performance characteristics and compliance with contractual requirements.
Final on-site inspection and comprehensive project documentation:
Final on-site inspection performed by Optimiza’s experts, accompanied by detailed documentation and reports covering all aspects of the project, ensuring transparency and accountability, as well as a complete documentary dossier that will support asset maintenance strategy decisions.
The integration of remote inspection technologies and Optimiza’s TQS service represents a transformational change in quality assurance practices in the naval domain. By adopting these innovative services, the various stakeholders in a project can optimise operations, maintain quality standards and achieve excellence in construction and maintenance projects. This collaborative approach aims to empower naval professionals to perform comprehensive inspections with expert technical support, fostering a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement in the naval sector.