They provide Leask Marine with independent auditing and certification and ensure the recognition of compliance to national and international standards throughout the business.
Steel Construction Certification SchemeThe Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS) is the UKAS Accredited Certification Body specifically for companies engaged in the design, manufacture and installation of structural steelwork and its associated products and services
BS 1090 is : CE marking of construction products placed in the European and UK markets became mandatory where the product is covered by a harmonised European Standard (hEN). Post-Brexit, the UKCA has introduced new markings, UKCA and CE+UKNI, that will replace CE marking for the UK. The BS EN 1090 series covers fabricated steel and aluminium components for ‘permanent incorporation into construction works’. It includes components used directly in construction, those sold as kits for construction, and those used in composite steel and concrete products.
Acclaim AccreditationAs well as receiving SSIP accreditation through British Assessment Bureau we were assessed through Constructionline who use Acclaim Accreditation for Safety Schemes in Procurement and achieved Acclaim Accreditation of Health & Safety. Our certification number is 159198
Living Hours EmployerLeask Marine is an accredited Living Hours Employer, building on the Company’s commitment to our existing Living Wage accreditation to provide our staff with the security and stability of hours.
Central Dredging AssociationLeask Marine are members of The Central Dredging Association, established on 12 June 1978, is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, professional society that provides a forum for exchange of knowledge on all aspects of dredging. CEDA has members in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East.
Predator Free CertificationThe Predator Free Certification is run by Biosecurity for Scotland. It is a voluntary accreditation for commercial boat operators around Scotland providing training and support on integrating biosecurity into daily operations. Biosecurity for Scotland is also developing sustainable measures and systems to reduce biosecurity risks along incursion pathways, ways and means by which invasive predators can get to an island, anyone travelling to a seabird island has a role here in undertaking basic checks before setting off.
Cycle Friendly Employer AwardLeask Marine has received the Cycle Friendly Employer Award, The Cycling Friendly award is a recognition of the effort and hard work undertaken by an organisation to support people to cycle. There are over 400 Cycle Friendly Awards in Scotland including some big name employers such as NHS Scotland, HMRC, Sainsburys.
Ocean Energy EuropeLeask Marine are proud to be members of Ocean Energy Europe is the largest network of ocean energy professionals in the world. Over 120 organisations, including Europe’s leading utilities, industrialists and research institutes, trust OEE to represent the interests of Europe’s Ocean energy sector. As a not-for-profit organisation to promote the European ocean energy industry.
Caithness Chamber of CommerceLeask Marine are members of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation that exists to provide a wide range of services and benefits to businesses in the North Highlands. The Chamber undertakes a range of lobbying activities on behalf of its members, helping to ensure that their concerns are made known at local, regional and national levels. As part of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, an umbrella organisation covering 26 Chambers of Commerce across Scotland, they provide a national voice and get access to policy-makers at the highest level.
Aberdeen Renewable Energy GroupLeask Marine are members of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) plays a key role in developing a sustainable renewable energy sector in Scotland and the UK through supporting members and attracting investment.
AREG achieve this by aligning opportunities with capabilities in the supply chain, supporting renewable energy businesses such as Leask Marine Ltd, facilitating the transfer of technology, skills and expertise, promoting AREG members nationally and internationally, and enabling, supporting and promoting local renewable projects.
Orkney Renewable Energy ForumLeask marine are members of the Orkney Renewable Energy Forum (OREF) has been an integral part of the development of a diverse and successful renewable energy industry in Orkney. As a membership organisation, OREF is open to businesses and individuals with an involvement or interest in Orkney’s renewable energy sector. Main differentiator or unique selling principles are OREF aims to address strategic issues affecting Orkney’s renewables sector through focused collaboration with members, the local community, key stakeholders, and Orkney’s world-leading academic and research organisations.
Scottish Renewables Leask Marine are members of the Scottish Renewables is the representative body of the Scottish renewable energy industry. Since 1996, it has aimed to present a united voice to decision makers who make energy policy. Scottish Renewables represents over 300 members and member organisations are wide ranging across all technologies and supply chains. Scottish Renewables has developed 14 focus areas to fully represent the renewable energy industry. These include: offshore wind power, onshore wind power, bioenergy, heat, hydro, marine energy, and microgeneration.
Marine Energy WalesLeask Marine are members of the Marine Energy Wales brings together technology developers, the supply chain, academia and the public sector aiming to establish Wales as a global leader in sustainable marine energy generation and making a significant contribution to a low carbon economy. The benefits of this industry are being felt throughout the entire supply chain creating green sustainable jobs, growth and skills, providing significant development opportunities for Wales.
Road Hauliers AssociationLeask Marine are members of the Road Hauliers Association who assist in ensuring that the Company delivers continuous and effective management of our vehicle fleet operations. Being members ensures we are kept up to date with the latest industry expertise, guidance, and support for our business. We also use the RHA Conditions of Carriage.
UK Marine Energy Council (MEC)
British Assessment Bureau
Leask Marines independent ISO Standard assessments are conducted by the leading UKAS accredited Certification Body, the British Assessment Bureau.
Our accredited certificates all come with the coveted ‘Crown & Tick’ mark, underlining the security that only comes from Government-backed certification.
ISO 45001 was introduced in 2018 and requires organisations to assess their risk and implement an effective occupational health and safety management system to promote a safe and healthy working environment. Certified organisations are committed to continuous improvement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being maintained.
This certification demonstrates Leask Marine’s commitment to Health & Safety for all stakeholders.
ISO 27001:2017 requires organisations to demonstrate that they do what they say they do and that they have an information security management system in place to ensure consistency and improvement; leading to high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. Certified organisations are committed to continuous improvement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being maintained.
Leask Marine has shown that it has excellent service, product reliability process controls, and safe and secure procedures which means lower costs for our clients.
ISO 9001 was first introduced in 1987 and requires organisations to demonstrate that they do what they say they do and that they have a quality management system in place to ensure consistency and improvement; leading to high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. Certified organisations are committed to continuous improvement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being maintained.
Leask Marine has shown that it has excellent service, product reliability and process controls, which means lower costs for our clients.
ISO 14001, first launched in 1996, is a standard with a set of requirements to help organisations create an effective Environmental Management System (EMS), allowing them to benchmark their current environmental performance (e.g. energy use, recycling rate, waste created) and set out ways to improve on it. Certified organisations are committed to continuous improvement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being maintained.
This recognition declares that the environment is a top priority in all our actions and demonstrates we can provide an environmentally friendly solution from quotation to delivery of service for our clients.
Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR)Leask Marine are one of the first companies in the UK to attain Fit For Offshore Renewable Certification.
Leask Marine was among 20 companies selected to participate in the pilot programme, and being accepted onto the programme due to our desire to further increase our capability, competence and competitiveness, and accelerate the growth in the offshore renewable energy industry. Our Certification demonstrates Leask Marine’s commitment to support the development of an increasingly competent, capable and competitive UK offshore renewable energy supply chain.
DNVLeask Marine are recognised DNV Certificate of Approval of Service Supplier for In-Water Surveys of ships and mobile offshore units.
RINALeask Marine are recognised RINA Certificate of Approval of Service Supplier” for In-Water Surveys of ships and mobile offshore units.
American Bureau of ShippingLeask Marine are recognised American Bureau of Shipping External Specialist Service Supplier for In-Water Surveys.
Cyber EssentialsLeask Marine are accredited Cyber Essentials PLUS, the highest level of Cyber Essentials certification to the Cyber Essentials Scheme Certification, building sound foundations of corporate Information Technology systems. Implementation of these controls significantly reduce the risk of prevalent cyber-attacks.
Cyber Essentials PLUS defines the Company’s commitment to upholding the best controls that provide basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threats coming from the Internet. In particular, it focuses on threats are widely available online.
Leask Marine believes that the Cyber Essentials PLUS accreditation is fundamental for the company taking action to protect all I.T. information.
Scottish Business Pledge
Leask Marine are proud to have signed up to the Scottish Business Pledge supporting the very best in business practices. This is a mutual pledge to promote prosperity, innovation, fairness and opportunities across Scottish Government & Businesses. At its core are the ambitions of boosting productivity, competitiveness, sustainable employment, and workforce engagement and development.
British Standards Institution
Leask Marine Ltd is fully accredited member of the British Standards Institution which is the national standards body of the United Kingdom. As we are committed to having the highest standards and performing better it’s important to use the benefits as a member of the extraordinary information resources available that current UK legislation is identified and adhered to within all operations of the company. Leask marine use this resource to ensure that we stay up to date with newly enacted legislation that may affect the business
You can find out more about the British Standards Institution by visiting www.bsigroup.com
Safety Schemes in Procurement
SSIP assessments are all judged on core criteria approved by HSE for a construction business to comply with basic health and safety law. With the new CDM 2015 Regulations, SSIP have adopted the HSE Core Criteria to become part of the SSIP Terms of reference. Leask Marine Ltd has earned the right to display the coveted SSIP accreditation and forms an additional part of our ISO 9001 certification.
This recognised accreditation puts us Leask Marine on a list of approved buyers throughout the construction industry and provides the confidence that we are competent in providing the very best services in Health & Safety management practices.
To verify the Leask Marine SSIP Certificate go online at http://www.ssipportal.org.uk and enter the “Leask Marine Ltd” name in the Organisation Name search.
Lloyd’s Register
Leask Marine are an accredited Lloyd’s Register EMEA service supplier for in-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units on the Lloyds Register of Approved Service Supplier Database, with our commercial diving team services.
Living Wage Accrediation
Leask Marine are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We are passionate that this qualifies the fact that every member of staff in our company earns not just the minimum wage but the Living Wage.
The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost of living in the UK. We believe that every member of staff deserves a Living Wage. You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting www.livingwage.org.uk
Achilles UVDBLeask Marine Ltd are fully qualified as a supplier on Achilles UVDB. Achilles UVDB helps utility companies manage risk within their supply chain and comply with EU Procurement Legislation.
Achilles First Point Assessment Database
Leask Marine Ltd is fully registered as a supplier on the Achilles First Point Assessment Database for suppliers to the Oil & Gas Industry for the provision of products and services. Achilles FPAL helps oil & gas companies manage risk within their supply chain.
The Association of Diving Contractors (ADC)The Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) is the trading name of UK ADC Ltd, the industry body representing diving contractors working Inland /Inshore in the UK and Ireland.
The ADC liaises on behalf of its members with the Health and Safety Executive and other organisations who recognise ADC as speaking on behalf of the majority of companies involved in this industry.
The stated objectives of the Association are:
The Workboat Association
The Workboat Association is the Trade association for Workboat Owners and Operators. The main function of the WA is to act as the liaison and focal point with our regulator, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The WA seeks to improve the operation of Workboats in two main areas; through close dialogue with the MCA an effective regulatory framework for the Safe Operation of Workboats, and relevant, appropriate qualifications for crew members operating these vessels.
The Association also give a forum for members to exchange views and concerns on a wide range of issues and a conduit to express those concerns as appropriate, to the MCA as the main regulator and other representative bodies, such as IMCA and the Maritime Skills Alliance.
Scottish Plant Owners Association
As an accredited Scottish Plant Owners Association member, Leask Marine Ltd can offer all clients the confidence of the SPOA Conditions of Hire and the backup of this organisations emphasis on Continual Professional Development and training. The SPOA works closely with ConstructionSkill, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).
Leask Marine has the ability to hire plant “as and when necessary”. Often this is expensive equipment required for only limited periods for specific tasks. Hiring allows our clients to avoid the cost of having to own and maintain every item of plant themselves.
You can find out more about the Scottish Plant Owners Association by visiting www.spoa.org.uk
ConstructionlineLeask Marine Ltd is fully accredited as a Gold Member on the Constructionline database, designed to provide a one stop shop for Third Party Governance & Risk Management. Constructionline is the UK's largest register of contractors, consultants and material suppliers for the construction industry. As a Gold (level 3) verified member of Constructionline Leask Marine is recognised that our company aligns to industry and government standards.
British Drilling Association
Leask Marine are pleased to be corporate members of the British Drilling Association who are committed to upholding the highest possible standards of health & safety, quality of workmanship and technical proficiency. In this Leask Marine Ltd commit to conforming to current industry guidance on good practice as laid down by the BDA & HSE.
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
Leask Marine remain accredited members of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) who are committed to upholding the highest possible standards of professional conduct in the lifting industry. It provides confidence that the company have appropriately trained staff for the examination and verification of lifting equipment accessories and ensure on-going staff training and development. LEEA developed the widely respected examination qualifications which have now successfully been accepted as a trade standard throughout the UK.
Offshore Wind Scotland
DeepWind supply chain cluster is now the largest offshore wind representative body in Scotland with over 320 members drawn from industry, academia and the public sector. Its main purpose is to help its members achieve greater benefit from the current and future development of offshore wind in the UK and internationally.
As the name suggests, it specialises in fixed and floating offshore wind in deeper waters, usually considered to be greater than a 40m depth, and Leask marine are active members.
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