
AlfaTest has now gained its fifth official Service Supplier approval, this time from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
ABS auditors carried out a thorough inspection of Alfatests' procedures, training programs and work records without remark. This enabled AlfaTest to be awarded this new certification of approval.
To date, AlfaTest has carried out one major UTM survey on an ABS classed vessel, the 100,000 ton oil tanker m/t ELISE SCHULTE.
Preparing for the vessel's second Renewal Survey docking in Dubai, AlfaTest operators carried out UTM under ABS supervision as well as a full TCA (Tank Condition Assessment) for the owner.
The project was carried out at anchor on the Mississippi River, New Orleans and the local attending surveyor praised the AlfaTest operator's professionalism.
"Thank You Mate!", wrote the attending ABS surveyor, George A. Edmunds.
"You and your assistant were so professional and efficient. It was very pleasant to work with you!"
It's great when we get compliments like that!