Quality Management International, Inc.

Mark serves as an associate consultant and instructor for QMII. Mark brings to QMII over 27 years of experience in the maritime industry, with experience spanning service as a Captain to managing complex operations ashore in the upstream Oil and Gas Sector.

In the various leadership roles held by Mark, he has led and managed integrated quality, environmental, safety, security and risk management programs to drive improvement in a constantly changing environment. He played a pivotal role in developing the SMS for one organization, has led the SMS as a DPA as well as developed and led integrated audit programs. Mark has set up new business operations in international locations and been involved in ensuring business continuity within the positions he held. Mark is a trained auditor in ISO 9001, ISM, ISPS, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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Fires on containerships, in particular originating in containers, have gained increasing visibility in recent years 🔥

Cargo fire safety onboard container vessels can be considered a topic with two essential dimensions requiring due consideration in any safety risk analysis. The first is related to the ship systems for detection and response to fires, and the second on the carriage, handling, declaration and segregation of dangerous goods (DGs).

Find out more on European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)'s website: www.emsa.europa.eu/containership-safety/cargosafe.html

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“Learning is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. Improvement is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. But to survive, we must learn.” ~W. Edwards Deming

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

When you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to . Visit nsc.org/justdrive to find out why distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves; they’re a danger to everyone else on the road.

Portugal accedes to ship recycling convention 🇵🇹

Portugal is the latest country to accede to IMO's treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling – the Hong Kong Convention. The Convention covers the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships, and preparation for ship recycling in order to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency of ships.

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Myths Debunked : Understanding the ISO 9001 Implementation Process

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Myths Debunked: Understanding the ISO 9001 Implementation Process - QMII ISO 9001 has become an increasingly popular quality management system (QMS) standard for companies around the world. However, there are many myths surrounding the implementation and certification process that can discourage organizations from pursuing it. In this article, we will debunk these myths....

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Join us in our next FREE webinar and learn how to "Audit Risk-Based Thinking in a Management System."

QMII President and CEO, Dr. IJ Arora will present the following:

1. Audit techniques to assess the effectiveness of meeting the requirements of risk-based thinking.

2. Differentiation between risk-based thinking and risk management.

3. Auditing of undocumented systems.

4. Auditing leadership's commitment to risk based-thinking.

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Do you want to become a better auditor of Responsible Care®?

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Building a Sustainable Management System QMII Vice President, Anjalika Singh, discusses the topic in this short video clip. ...

Did you miss the registration deadline for the Combined ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training this week?

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Learn the requirements of the standard and how it relates to their aerospace quality management system.

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The solution often turns out more beautiful than the puzzle." - Richard Dawkins

QMII would like to wish our alumni, clients, and friends a Happy Easter this weekend! May your Easter be filled with joy, happiness, and peace this season and always.

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Risk Management is a Crucial Process for Any Organization - QMII Risk management is a crucial process for any organization, regardless of its size or industry. It involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the organization's objectives. One widely used framework for risk management is ISO 31000:2018, which provides guidelines and prin...

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How to Write a Non Conformity Statement QMII Senior VP, Julius DeSilva, discusses how to write a Non Conformity statement.

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Add value to your skill set and learn from QMII's field-experienced maritime instructors. Don't miss out on an opportunity to take your maritime qualifications to the next level!

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Do you want to become a better auditor of Responsible Care®?

Learn the environmental, health, safety, and security (EHSS) requirements of RC14001, RCMS, the codes and how to relate those requirements to your business management system.

Click the link to secure your spot today: https://www.qmii.com/rc-14001-and-rcms-lead-auditor/

Grab one of the remaining seats today!

Learn how to use the management system to manage enviormental and workplace risks, reduce waste and prevent accidents.

The next scheduled dates for our Combined ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training course are as follows:

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"Improve quality, you automatically improve productivity."-
W Edwards Deming

What do the changes in this revision mean for your organization?

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ISO 27001:2022-What Are The Key Changes? - QMII ISO 27001:2022 is the latest update to the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), replacing the previous version of ISO 27001:2013. The update brings about several changes, including updates to Annex A, which outlines the controls that organizations must implement...

What should a good quality manual include and what should be avoided?

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Key Elements of a Quality Manual QMII Senior VP, Julius DeSilva, discusses the key elements of a quality manual.