A
ccording to a recent University of
top priority as such. On the list of desired
the use of a quality system as such. Ade-
Turku study (composed by Brahea,
features, ‘Necessary certification (e.g. CE
quate proof of expertise must be provided,
the Centre for Maritime Studies) top qual-
markings)’ is ranked 11th. With a grade of
of course, but this can be achieved via e.g.
ities in a subcontractor are perceived to
3.73/5, the certification issue is assessed
references, recommendations and audits.
be the ability to stick to the schedules,
to be between ‘important’ and ‘somewhat
The report also shows that ‘Neces-
reliability, quality and know-how. These
important’ (and a lot closer to the afore-
sary certification’ is one rare area where
issues keep surfacing in the report time
mentioned, one may add).
the study participants do not see eye-toeye, as is the case with most other issues.
and again. In addition, when looking into
the development efforts – and the reasons
NICE TO HAVE: QUALITY SYSTEM?
The views on certification are, in fact, quite
that led to the termination of subcontract-
The failure of certification to make it to
mixed: some value it quite high, while oth-
ing – this very same criteria was cited.
TOP10 is explained, in part, by the report’s
ers downplay its significance. For example,
finding that most customers do not require
the interviewed shipyards do not require
Being certified, however, is not a
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