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QHSE Coordinator
Designation: Inspection
& NDT Manager
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Operations Manager
Designation: Middle
East General Manager
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VINOTTE International
Middle East L.L.C. (VIME)
Company Profile
1 GENERAL
1.1
Contractor information
Dubai Office
Address :
P.O. Box 50346, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel.: +971 4 2975085
Fax.:+971 4 2975086
E-mail: vincotte@vincotte.ae
www.vincotte.ae
Shareholders:
Vinotte International Holding
Contact: Quang Nhut Dang, Chief International
Officer
J. Olieslagerslaan 35
B- 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 6745711
Fax: +32 2 6745959
E-mail: ndang@vincotte.be
www.vincotte.be
2 ORGANIZATION
2.1
Structure
Vinotte International Middle East (VIME) is a joint venture company between Vinotte International
(Belgium) and Al Mansoori Specialised Engineering Services (U.A.E.), and as such it is part of the Belgian
AIB-Vinotte Group. The overall International Organisational structure is shown below.
Vincotte group of companies offers its services internationally and provides a wide range of services
aimed at improving safety, quality and the environment. Over 1500 engineers, technicians and
consultants operate in 30 countries worldwide
Services provided by Vincotte includes non-destructive & destructive testing, inspection services, third
party inspection, as well as certification of management systems and products, nuclear safety, civil
engineering and construction services, training, design review and specialised assistance and
consultancy in Health & Safety, Environment, Quality and Food Safety.
The group was first established in the late 19th century, when first Vinotte and then AIB were
established, resp. in 1872 and 1890.
AIB-Vinotte Group is a group of companies operates under the umbrella of the holding company
Vinotte International where all corporate services are centralized.
A number of companies in different countries carry out the operational activities.
AIB-Vinotte Group in the Middle East was first established in Abu Dhabi in 1978, and the current joint
venture company was (established) in 2004, in order to implement the international growth strategy
from a local platform.
Geographical areas covered by VIME includes but not limited to; Nigeria, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Yemen,
KSA, U.A.E., Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and Pakistan, as well as the Russian
Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.
In the Middle East Vinotte has a branch in Muscat (Oman), and the main office is in Abu Dhabi-UAE and
another office is in Dubai. Together we employ over 150 engineers, inspectors, auditors, technicians, as
well as support staff in the Middle East.
Our local organisation includes two operational units, one for Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
conventional and Advanced, Third Party Inspection and Expediting (TPI) and Lifting Equipments
Inspection and certification, and the other one for Management System Services, such as certification and
training.
VIME provides professional and specialised services to our clients, mainly industries and especially the
Oil & Gas Sector. The companies in our regional Group are maintaining the high standards of the parent
company, while delivering services related to Quality, Safety and the Environment.
We believe that our strength is due to our highly qualified and experienced staff as well as continuous
training and development of our abilities, and through associations with well-reputed companies around
the world.
We aim to establish a co-operation with our customers in order to provide them with the services that fit
their needs, by means of the most appropriate solution, at the lowest possible cost, and in compliance
with the applicable regulations. To that end, we offer standard solutions where possible, and custommade solutions where needed.
2.2
The group performs the legally compulsory activities through a non-profit-making association (VZW), as
is laid down by law. All other activities are grouped in public limited companies (NV). Of the more than
EUR 165 million in group turnover recorded in 2009, around half was posted by AIB-Vinotte Belgium
VZW. The bulk of the other sales was recorded by AIB-Vinotte International, a public limited company
bringing together the commercial activities. The remainder comes from the groups other subsidiaries,
which are run from the Vinotte International holding company.
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2.3
Management System
A Certified Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems reference to ISO 9001, ISO
14001 & OHSAS 18001 has been developed, implemented and maintained within the Organisation. The
relevant documents can be made available upon request.
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2.4
Personnel
QA/QC
HSE consultants
NDT technicians (level II in MP, DP and RT, most also in UT)
NDT specialists (level III, TOFD, DEPEC, Incotest, MFL, PCM, )
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3 Services provided
Within our group of companies we provide a wide range of services as follows:
Third Party Inspection Services (Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication & Welding and
Painting)
Inspection and Certification of Cranes & Lifting Equipments
Third party Civil Construction Inspection Services (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical
& Fire Safety)
Non Destructive Testing (Visual, LPT, MPI, RT, UT Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic,
Radiographic, Hardness Testing, Holiday Detection etc.)
Advanced Non Destructive Testing (Ultrasonic Testing Phased Array (UTPA), Time of Flight and
Diffraction (TOFD) and Corrosion Mapping etc.)
Design Review
Tank Floor Mapping using Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Technique
Environmental Impact Assessment
Risk, Health & Safety Assessment
QA / QC Services in Civil Construction
Quality Management System Certification to ISO 9001Standards
Environmental Management System Certification to ISO 14001 Standard
Occupational Health and Safety certification to OHSAS 18001Standard
Site Safety Inspection
Environmental Services (Asbestos Survey, Noise Monitoring and Analysis, Risk/Hazard/Safety
studies etc.)
Training
Most of the above services are readily available in the Middle East, and some can be provided from other
offices within the group.
3.1 Middle East
Our offices are located in Abu Dhabi & Dubai in UAE. We provide services across Middle East & in CIS
countries. Our operations as detailed below are Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Third Party Civil
Inspection, Third Party Inspection and Expediting, Lifting Inspection Services (We are a member of LEEA).
VIME QHSE Management System is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 from BSI and
Training Courses are certified from VIME & GTSC.
We deploy our highly qualified & multi-disciplined permanent staff for all projects. We assess all projects
for needs and generate tailor made project plans for each project in addition to structure, clearly defined
responsibilities and communication flow and frequency.
NDT methods in the hands of trained and experienced technician are capable of detecting flaws or
defects with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. It is important that maintenance Engineering
personnel are fully knowledgeable of the capabilities of each method but it is equally important that they
recognize the limitations of the methods. We assure the capabilities of our technicians, while deputing
trained and experienced technicians for the tasks.
We provide RT, UT, MT, PT & VT various techniques from our base in Abu Dhabi, at various customer
locations in the Middle East and CIS countries through our ASNT qualified & Certified crews to;
Oil & gas industry at on shore and off shore locations
Contracting companies at on shore and off shore.
All of our core technicians are multi-skilled in the 4 basic disciplines.
Advanced techniques provided are MFL for tanks floor and PCM for pipelines.
Inspection and Certification of cranes and lifting equipment
As one of the most Known institutions for design review of cranes worldwide, it is only normal that
inspecting and certifying cranes and lifting equipment became one of our Group's main activities. In
Belgium, Holland and France we certify over one million lifting equipments per year, and in U.A.E. we
work for various companies and organisations, including the MOD, Total ABK, CAT Group, Al Muraikhi
and other construction and contracting companies.
Safety training, Consultation & Audits
We help to improve companies safety performance through: Hazard identification studies, risk
assessment analysis, safety audits, Environmental impact assessments, assistance in the development of
an HSE system, supply of safety managers and auditors, lifetime expectancy studies for new and used
equipment and plants. We can address immediate needs, and can conduct more comprehensive projects
with support from our European specialists.
Some of our international clients are: BP, Total, Mobil Oil, AMOCO, EXXON and Nestle Chemicals.
Non Destructive Testing Training & Certification, Consultancy and Level III Services
We are providing the training and certification of NDT personnel in following methods as per ASNT
Standard & recommended practice for Qualification & Certification of NDT personnel (CP 189 and SNTTC-1A) along with consultancy and level III services.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (PT)
Radiographic Testing (RT)
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Environment
The services in environmental protection and management include:
) acoustic measuring campaigns, simulation and modelling
) air measurements for general air quality, emission points, impact points
) asbestos inspections/surveys and supervision of asbestos removal
) measurement of comfort and hygiene parameters
) provision of environmental co-ordinators
) environmental survey, assessment and advice
) services in Health, Safety and Environmental protection and prevention
) soil pollution studies, environmental site assessment and rehabilitation project monitoring
) water analyses
We deliver these services to a wide variety of companies, going from small production and services
companies to large organisations such as Distrigas, Total, Oleon
Certification
We do certification of management systems against: ISO9001, QS9000, ISO/TS 16949, ISO14001, EMAS,
VCA, and OHSAS18001. Our customers are situated all around the world, and include a wide variety of
activities, such as hospitals, car manufacturers, chemical and petrochemical production, engineering,
nuclear services.
We are also notified body for product certification for various types of equipment and to different
standards, including vehicle homologation.
Construction and facilities
We offer services in the following domains to consultants, contractors and facility managers, for the
construction and exploitation of industrial, commercial and residential real estate:
) construction site safety co-ordination
) civil engineering services
) coatings and coverings
) European directive 97/23/EG for pressure equipment
) heat production and air-conditioning, performance measurement and energy management
) inspection, diagnosis and assessment of lifts, electrical installations, and lifting equipment
) metallic structures
) sport and recreation equipment
Industrial equipment and machinery
With regard to equipment and machinery used in the workplace, our services cover the following
disciplines:
) acoustic properties
) CE directives and the European market
) CE certification and labels
) comfort and hygiene
) machinery, including electrical parts and equipment
) European directive 97/23/EG for pressure equipment
) certification, inspection, diagnosis and assessment of lifts, cranes
) the directive on work equipment
) thermograph
) inspection of equipment for nuclear installations
) metallurgy lab
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Once printed, the revision level of this document must be verified against the on-line document master.
If this printed document is not current, destroy it.
) specialised NDT (rotating machines, strain gauge measurements, ultrasound inspection of lift
drive shafts, vibration analysis)
Training
Standardised training is offered for a wide range of industrial and economic sectors. For in-company
training, these courses can be customised according to specific needs. The tutors possess ample
technical knowledge and experience, in the following domains:
) electrical installations
) occupational Health & Safety, including manual handling
) machinery and work equipment safety
) temporary and mobile construction sites
) pressure equipment
) quality management, environmental management, safety management
) food safety
) crane and forklift operators
) Non Destructive Testing Level I & II
Lifting
Inspection, diagnosis and assessment of: Lifts and lifting equipment and the directive on work
equipment, metal structures, lifting equipment, safety of escalators, sport and recreation equipment,
ultrasound inspection of lift drive shafts
Food safety
We do BRC supplier audits, as well as certification EUREP GAP, GMP, HACCP
Annexure 1
QUALITY POLICY
The management of Vinotte International Middle East L.L.C. commits itself to provide technical
inspection and management system certification services with the aim to fulfill the customers
requirements in accordance with their needs and expectations, by executing the work to their stated
requirements, the applicable standards and regulations.
We shall deploy this policy through the implementation and maintenance of a quality management
system in line with the international Standards ISO9001.
On an ongoing basis, but at least once per year, we will assess the performance of our management
system, define objectives and targets and management programmes to maintain and improve the
effectiveness of our quality management.
Wael Kamal
Middle East General Manager
Annexure 2
Expect all personnel to demonstrate commitment and leadership in health, safety and
environmental (HSE) protection, performance and compliance.
Managers will display and expect openness in decisions that impact safe and
environmentally responsible operations and demonstrate judgment based on safety as a
first priority.
Identify HSE hazards/aspects and assess the risks/impacts associated with our activities.
Take appropriate action to manage the risks/impacts in order to prevent or reduce the
impact of potential accidents or incidents.
Provide specific HSE training to all employees consistent with their work activities and
responsibilities.
Meet or exceed compliance with local regulations and other requirements.
Provide employees with a safe place to work and clear expectations regarding HSE
requirements.
We will recognize and actively support employee efforts to improve HSE performance.
Maintain a commitment to incident and pollution prevention and to continuous
improvement in our HSE performance.
Set annual HSE objectives and targets and openly report our performance.
Audit compliance with this policy and take corrective action where appropriate.
Make available appropriate resources to implement this policy.
VIME will periodically review and improve this policy, communicate it to all employees, and make it
available to the public as and when required.
Wael Kamal
Middle East General Manager
Annexure 3
Wael Kamal
Middle East General Manager