31 Aug 2012

(Hamburg, Germany) Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, will present ShipCare marine industry testing and inspection solutions at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International trade fair (SMM Hamburg) conference, September 4 to 7.

SMM Hamburg is located at the Hamburg Messe und Congress Fairgrounds. The Intertek booth is located in Hall A2, at Booth 127.

Intertek ShipCare marine services support the world's maritime shipping industry, helping clients run their business more effectively and with less risk. Expertise and capabilities include global bunker fuel quality testing, bunker quantity survey inspection (BQS), oil condition monitoring (OCM), cargo testing & inspection, tank calibration, marine fire foam testing, marine environmental services, and management systems certification.

Ship owners, fleet managers, fuel refiners, distributors, and others benefit from Intertek Lintec marine solutions tailored specifically for the maritime industry. From bunker fuel and oil-condition-monitoring sampling, testing and inspection, to fuel advisory, environmental & regulatory consultation and more, ShipCare services are available at ports worldwide.

Intertek bunker fuel quality program provides customers real-time updates and reporting through the Lintec Priority Advantage Desk (PAD) tool, a valued-added service helping customers achieve greater efficiency in communications.

Steve Bee, ShipCare Global Business Director, said "Intertek bunker fuel experts are attending SMM Hamburg and are staffing our exhibit booth. The Intertek Lintec team are ready to meet delegates and discuss their marine services needs in-depth. By helping ship owners, operators, suppliers, and other stakeholders reduce risk and achieve growth, we help them achieve commercial success in today's demanding business climate. The ShipCare program helps our clients avoid costly delays, repairs, regulatory fines, and other losses which can harm marine operational and business activities."

Learn more about Intertek's maritime industry services and expertise:

About Intertek:

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of markets around the world, including bunker fuel testing, inspection, and other maritime industry services. Intertek people add value and sustainability to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek supports customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 33,000 people in more than 100 countries.

SMM Hamburg 2012:http://smm-hamburg.de/en/

Business and SMM Hamburg 2012 Contacts:

Maurice O'Donoghue
ShipCare Business Development Manager (Lintec)
Tel: +44 1325 390180
maurice.odonoghue@intertek.com

Media Contact:

Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director Commodities
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
erik.holladay@intertek.com