Developments Archive

June 2010 – Ship Owner/Operator Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

June 28, 2010 — New Jersey based ship owner Great American Lines, Inc. and its vessel managing company Fairfield-Maxwell Services, LTD have achieved ISO 9001 certification for vessel operations including service provided by the M/V Sunbelt Spirit (vehicle/refridgerated cargo carrier). The certification supplements ISO 14001 certification that has been maintained for several years. SMSLLC consultants assisted in the design, development and implementation of a sustainable approach to quality management for both clients.

See www.galinj.com/ for additional details regarding Great American Lines, Inc.

See www.fmslnj.com/ for additional details regarding Fairfield-Maxwell Services, LTD.

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February 2010 – Aviation Developments

Jet engine being repairedFebruary 2010 – SMSLLC has been contracted by Pepin Associates, Inc. to provide advisory services with respect to quality management system implementation in accordance with Boeing standards. Pepin Associates is an aerospace composite structures research and development company based in Greenville, ME.
SMSLLC is pleased to provide support in the aviation sector and anticipates additional developments as a result of pending FAA regulations pertaining to safety management systems for domestic airports.