Our accreditations and approvals
Our accreditations
ISO 17020: This accreditation demonstrates our technical competence, impartiality and integrity, as well as our commitment to quality in the field of product, service or facility inspection. It applies to Pressure Equipment Design Verification, New Construction Verification, and In-service Inspection. To include both Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Pressure Systems. With specificationmethods like : ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections I through XII, ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping, ASME PVHO, ASME FFS, ASME QAI-1, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), NB-360 and NB-369.
Download the accreditation for China
Download the accreditation for Japan
Download the accreditation for Korea
ISO 17020: This accreditation, delivered by the Singapore Accreditation Council, demonstrates our technical competence, impartiality and integrity, as well as our commitment to quality as inspection body. It applies for :
- Pressure Vessel/Lifting Equipment (PVLE)
- Structural Steelwork Inspection
- Technical Audit of Extension Schemes for Pressure Vessels.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an American professional organization for mechanical engineers and industry professionals. It is also a leading authority on the development of standards and codes of practice.
The leading standard for pressure equipment and components worldwide, the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provides requirements for manufacturer certification and quality assurance. It sets rules for the design, materials, manufacture, inspection, testing and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. Apave is accredited by ASME to carry out inspections on pressure equipment.
Authorized Inspection Agency for performance of inspection activities controlled from the above location to cover Sections I; IV; VIII, Divisions 1, 2, & 3; and X of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in accordance with QAI-1, Part 5
Designated Foreign Testing Agencies by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan
It allows overseas inspection and examination agencies to be registered as inspection and examination agencies based on the Industrial Safety and Health Act.
Any manufacturer who intends to export a boiler or pressure vessel to Japan shall undergo a ‘Designated Foreign Inspection’ as prescribed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare(MHLW) in Japan and get a Certificate of Compliance from a designated foreign inspection agency such as Apave.
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors:
The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) is an internationally recognized standard that governs and maintains rules for the installation, inspection, repair, and alteration of inservice pressure equipment. The National Board’s mission is to reduce the risk to life and property by promoting safety in the construction, installation, inspection, operation, over-pressure protection, and repair and alteration of boilers, pressure vessels, and other pressure-retaining items.
- Apave is accredited in accordance with NB-369, Accreditation of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Performing Inservice Inspection Activities.
- Apave meets the qualification and definition described in NB-360, National Board Acceptance of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Download the accreditatio NB 360
Download the accreditatio NB 369
(for Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia)
Our certifications
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised quality management standard. It helps organizations of all sizes in all sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how a quality management system (QMS) should be established, implemented, maintained and continuously improved.
The implementation of ISO 9001 at Apave means that we have established effective processes and trained our staff to consistently deliver quality services that meet the highest international standards.
(For Korea, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, China, Singapore delivered by BSI)
(For Vietnam delivered by LLC Certification)
(For Singapore delivered by LLC Certification)
(For China delivered by LLC Certification)
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to design and implement an EMS and continually improve their environmental performance. By adopting this standard, organisations can ensure that they are taking proactive steps to reduce their environmental footprint, comply with applicable legal requirements and achieve their environmental objectives.
The implementation of ISO 14001 within Apave means that we have established effective processes for the use of our resources, waste management, monitoring environmental performance and involving our employees in respecting the environment.
(For Korea, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, China, Singapore)
ISO 45001 is an International Standard that specifies the requirements to be met by an occupational health and safety (OHS) management system. It provides a framework for organizations to manage risk and improve their OH&S performance.
The standard defines criteria for establishing an OH&S policy and objectives, as well as for planning, implementing, achieving operational objectives, auditing and reviewing. Management commitment, worker participation, hazard identification and risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency planning, adverse event analysis and continual improvement are all key elements of the standard.
(For Korea, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, China, Singapore)
A set of integrated standards applicable to the whole phases of design, manufac-turing, installation, operation, testing, inspection and maintenance of electric power facilities and components so as to ensure their safety and reliability.
The KEPIC certification program is a system that the qualified organizations and personnel by KEA (Korea Electric Association) in accordance with KEPIC requirements perform their appropriate code activities for nuclear safety-related items so as to achieve the safety and reliability goals of electric power facilities, especially nuclear power plants.
The pressure equipment manufacturer and installer shall be inspected by an authorized inspector who is employed by the Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA).
(For Korea)
Our recognitions and approvals
The bizSAFE programme, supported by the Ministry of Manpower was designed to help companies build workplace safety and health capabilities. The programme includes SGSecure elements to help companies to put in place measures to manage potential terror threats. This certificate attests that Apave is conducting risk assessments for all work activities and processes under WSH (Risk Management) Regulations.
(For Singapore)
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is a department under the Ministry of Human Resources of Malaysia. This department is responsible for ensuring the safety, health and welfare of people at work as well as protecting other people from the safety and health hazards arising from the activities sectors.
Apave is authorised inspection body for the comprised the initial, repeat, and additional inspections of steam boilers, unfired pressure vessels, hoisting machinery, factories and installations, and other workplaces.
(For Malaysia)
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established across the world as the leading trade association for all those involved in the lifting industry.
- Eliminating accidents in Lifting and height safety industries
- Educating, influencing and enabling the best practices in everyday actions
- Forward looking to the future and developing solutions which ensure that employers stay ahead of the curve
- Insight sharing of our work and insights with members
- Excellence seeking
- Sustainability Conscious to support practices that manage physical and human resource needed in industries
Apave is recognised to test, examine, repair :
- Lifting equipement general
- Lifting machines manual
- Lifting machines power
- Offshore containers
(For Singapore)
The Ministry of Construction is a government ministry in Vietnam responsible for state administration on construction, building materials, housing and office buildings, architecture, urban and rural construction planning, urban infrastructure, public services; and representing the owner of state capital in state-owned enterprises.
Apave has Construction Capacity Certificate for:
- Design and verification of construction designs
- Management consultancy for construction investment projects
- Construction supervision consultancy
Download the certificate for Hai Phong Department
(For Vietnam)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is the government ministry in Vietnam responsible for the advancement, promotion, governance, regulation, management and growth of industry and trade.
Apave is authorised for:
- Technical inspection of occupational safety
- Electricity operating by Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade
(For Vietnam)
The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs is a government ministry in Vietnam responsible for state administration on labour, employment, occupational safety, social insurances and vocational training; policies for war invalids, martyrs and people with special contribution to the country; social protection and prevention of social evils; child care and gender equality.
Apave is authorised for technical inspection of occupational safety.
(For Vietnam)
The Ministry of Public Security is a public agency directly under the Government of Vietnam, performing the function of state management of security, order and social safety; counterintelligence; crime prevention investigation; fire prevention and rescue.
Apave is eligible for fire prevention and fighting service business by the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department
(For Vietnam)
Regulatory control of pressure equipment is essential to prevent serious accidents and interruptions to operations. In order to prevent such risks, the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore provides for monitoring of these installations during operation, including periodic inspections and re-qualifications.
Apave is authorised to conduct fabrication surveys of pressure systems (pipings) during construction for the purposes of the Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health Act.
(For Singapore)
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture.
Apave is Third-Party Inspection Bodies notified for:
- UN Recommendations on transport of dangerous goods (UN Standard)
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
- European Agreement on Road Transport of Dangerous Goods (ADR Standard)
- US Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 178-199 (US DOT Standard)
- Singapore Standard 586 (Hazard Communication for Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods)
Find the list of notified body
(For Singapore)
Apave is Inspection Body approved to carry inspection on vehicles base on above checklist for transport of petroleum and flammable materials.
- Prime mover and trailer (bulk tank, ISO tank) Road tanker (single entity lorry)
- Prime mover and trailer (trucking container containing petroleum or Flammable materials in package, examples drums, bottles, pallets etc)
- Vehicles constructed to carry goods (e.g. lorries, pick-ups)
- Enclosed Vehicles (e.g. Van or box up vehicle)
- Vehicles for LNG transportation (e.g. Prime Mover, Trailer and Road Tanker)
(For Singapore)
SCOR approval for the technical inspection of buildings to be covered by ten-year insurance, concerning standard building works with no exceptional features (subcontracting excluded).
(For Vietnam, Malaysia)
Apave is authorised for approval for Service Supplier on the activity fields :
- Seagoing ship
- River going ship
- Industry
- Marine works
- Motor vehicle
- Rail vehicle
(For Vietnam)
As the primary health and safety at work regulator, the worksafe new zealand’s role is to influence business to carry out their responsibilities – and to hold them to account if they don’t, in order to make Workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand healthier and safer.
Apave is recognised as Inspection Body for Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) according to the Regulations 1999.
(For Singapore)
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