Derrick Service Limited awarded API 4F & ISO – 9001:2000 Accreditation

Derrick Services Limited (http://www.derricksl.com), specialists in Derrick erection, outfitting, rig refurbishment, inspection and fabrication, has recently been awarded accreditation to API 4F & ISO 9000. The accreditation is for design, manufacture, repair, upgrade, installation and decommissioning of hoisting equipment and drilling structures; plus provision of rig audits and inspection/survey services.

The ISO 9000 accreditation is a series of Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), based in Geneva, Switzerland. This organisation of nearly 100 member nations drafts and approves international standards that are used to facilitate the worldwide exchange of goods and services.

DSL has always been dedicated to complete integrity of its operations and services and this is reflected in the commitment to Quality and HSE. The company has developed and implemented a Quality Management System that has allowed them the new API accreditation

Its HSE Management System is based on HS(G)65 and comprises of 10 elements, each element containing expectations which are continually developed and improved upon to ensure the intent of the element can be implemented via the HSEMS.

The training program implemented at DSL, especially for Rig Building Crews & Inspection personnel is designed to ensure that all customers are provided with the most competent and safest personnel available in the industry. As part of this investment DSL has designed and built a training structure based on a conventional derrick so as additional training and competency assessment with regard to activities such as derrick erection & dismantling, crown block removal, track replacement etc can be carried out to the unique Industry Approved Standard.

Mike Smith Managing Director of DSL commented ‘our API 4F accreditation is extremely important to us as it confirms to the industry that DSL has both the experience and Technical/Engineering capability to service all the requirements of our customers regarding Drilling Structures, and in particular Derricks. This combined with our ISO 9001:2000 & API Q1 accreditation further confirms our commitment to maintaining a high standard of service to our customers.’

DSL provides an accumulation of experience and knowledge that goes back over 25 years. They have an enviable portfolio of projects that demonstrate their ability to accommodate everything from design capability to decommissioning. If you would like further information about DSL and its range of services please contact enquiries@derricksl.com or visit the website at http://www.derricksl.com.