HIP receives ISO Integrated Management System Standards

Standing from left: Upul Nishantha- AM-Administration, Rohan Sanjeewa- Manager-QHSE, Joey Feng- Head of QHSE, Jeevan Premasara- SGM- HR and Admin, Captain Ravi Jayawickreme- CEO HIPS, Mohamed Muzahil- Lead Auditor System Certification- Bureau Veritas, Raj Wettasinghe- Consultant- Nexus Business Solutions, Sarathchandra Kumara-Senior Specialist Oil and bunkering, Suresh Kodithuwakku- AM- QHSE

Hambantota International Port (HIP) was the recipient of ISO Integrated Management System standards for its quality, environmental consciousness and health and safety.  

This was an initiative, which supported cross-functional project commitment of all staff who are focused on the port’s ‘Quality and Consistency’ values. 

The ISO Integrated Management system will enhance performance driving everyone from bottom to top levels for better quality, environmental consciousness and health and safety standards and practice. HIP is the first Sri Lankan Port to receive this certification.

The accreditations received were ISO 9001:2015 for Quality, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental protection and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety, all of which are a pioneering achievement for the region in terms of the port/terminal industry. 

In line with the IMS certification process, the port successfully faced the stage-2 external audit from the 5th to 16th July, conducted by Bureau Veritas Lanka (Private) Limited. 

“The Hambantota International Port Group (Private) Limited. (HIPG) and Hambantota International Port Services Company (Private) Limited. (HIPS) are committed to providing and maintaining the highest quality standards in all our services by applying the best international practices in all aspects of our operations. 

As a responsible corporate citizen, we ensure the safety and security of our people and maintain a sustainable environment, while creating a favorable work environment for all our colleagues and partners operating within the port premises and immediate port vicinity. 

Emphasis is placed on ensuring human health, operational safety, environmental protection, quality enhancement and community goodwill. This commitment is in the best interest of all our stakeholders,” said Tissa Wickremasinghe, COO, HIPG.

The accreditation process was launched in January 2021, under guidance and approval from the Executive Committee of HIP, who considered HIP ready. An ISO Quality circle was formed consisting of representatives from all departments. 

Nexus Business Solutions, the local consultant, provided the introduction, guided and assisted the port team, via training and process management throughout the process of certification.