August 2010:

Onboard is happy to announce that it has now received ISO 9001:2008 certification by Certification International, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

What is ISO 9001:2008?

ISO 9001:2008 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization:
- needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and
- aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The ISO 9001:2008 accreditation was received by UKAS - the sole UK national accreditation body recognized by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards.

Benefits for our clients:
- accreditation by UKAS is the key to ensuring that consumers, suppliers, purchasers and specifiers can have confidence in the quality of services throughout the service portfolio.
- confidence in the services that you use and receive from Onboard
- trust in company's policies and high standards
- assurance that services match the claims made about them
- proving to customers all over the world that Onboard is capable of delivering services and products in full accordance to the ISO 9001:2008 standard requirements.

Why is this certification important to both Onboard and its customers?

Any organization aiming at continual improvement of its management policy and work processes can strongly benefit from being ISO 9001:2008 certified. Onboard meets all 8 principles defined by ISO which are a guarantee for the company's successful management and functioning:

- leadership;
- integration of the people, working at the organization;
- approach to processes;
- systematic management approach;
- constant improvement;
- decision-making based on facts;
- mutually beneficial relations with clients and suppliers;