2013-02-25 13:41:27 - SGS Azeri Ltd carries out independent third party inspections and construction supervision services for a shipyard construction project in Baku, Azerbaijan for Baku Shipyard LLC.

The new yard on a greenfield site by the Baku Shipyard LLC is designed to support the construction of different vessels ranging from offshore support vessels to tankers as well as ship repairs and conversions. The first vessels will be launched in September 2013.

SGS is providing construction supervision specifically tailored to safeguard the successful completion of the Baku shipyard facility. The inspection, testing and certification company has been involved into the project to minimize risks related to the quality of works in order to achieve successful and punctual completion. During the geological investigation, topography survey, newly bench-marked installation processes and reclamation and compaction activities, SGS is supervising concrete, steel structure, electrical and mechanical works and controlling site documentation.

By performing

these diverse duties, SGS services ensure that the Baku shipyard will be completed on time and on budget and that all components, installations and construction are compliant to relevant regulations and meet quality standards.

A permanent on-site SGS team of supervisors is implementing quality requirements in accordance with guidelines mandated by British project design company, Royal Haskoning. Uninterrupted SGS supervision is reducing technical risks and preventing construction errors. SGS inspectors are verifying that all construction is in compliance with local building regulations, quality standards, Royal Haskoning guidelines, specified technical documentation and the construction permit. SGS authorities are working to correctly complete and issue all documents, declarations and certifications necessary for the Baku Shipyard LLC project.

SGS provides extensive experience spanning all aspects of construction regardless of project size or location. When looking for a reliable partner for construction supervision , SGS is the first choice among public institutions, private investors, real estate owners and insurance and construction companies around the world.

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For further information, please contact:

SGS Industrial Services
Nazim Shirinov
Industrial Business Manager
OSCAR Business Centre
3001, Tbilisi avenue
AZ1102 Baku, Azerbaijan
t: +994 12 430 33 80
f: +994 50 372 15 42
Email: industrial.pr@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/construction