Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary responsible for the marine transportation of Kuwait's crude oil, refined products and gas, has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 for its Head Office management systems following an independent recertification audit by SGS.
Certification to the three standards provides independent confirmation that KOTC's Head Office operates an integrated framework for delivering consistent service quality, managing its environmental responsibilities and protecting the health and safety of its people.
Certification Scope
The certifications cover the provision of centralized and shared services support for the business units managed by the groups under KOTC's Head Office, in line with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's standards guidance.
This scope supports how the Head Office enables KOTC's business units through common processes, governance and support functions, applied consistently across quality, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements.
About Kuwait Oil Tanker Company
Kuwait Oil Tanker Company is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Established in 1957, it is responsible for transporting Kuwait's crude oil, refined petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas to markets worldwide and for supplying LPG to the local market.
Headquartered in Shuwaikh, KOTC plays a key role in connecting Kuwait's energy sector to international markets.
About ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
ISO 9001 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems. It helps organizations consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements through a process-based approach, risk-based thinking and continual improvement.
ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems. It provides a framework for organizations to identify and control their environmental aspects, meet compliance obligations and improve environmental performance.
ISO 45001 is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It helps organizations prevent work-related injury and ill health, eliminate hazards and minimize risks through worker participation and strong leadership.
All three standards share a common high-level structure, allowing organizations to manage quality, environment and safety as one integrated system with aligned policies, objectives, audits and management reviews.
Benefits to the Business
Certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 provides practical value across KOTC's Head Office operations, including:
- Consistent service delivery: Defined processes and performance measures support reliable, efficient support services for KOTC's business units.
- Stronger environmental stewardship: Structured identification of environmental aspects and compliance obligations helps reduce environmental impact and supports sustainability goals.
- Safer workplaces: Systematic hazard identification, risk control and worker consultation help prevent incidents and protect employee wellbeing.
- Integrated governance: A common management framework across the three standards reduces duplication and establishes clear ownership, roles and responsibilities.
- Alignment with group standards: The system supports consistent application of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's standards guidance across the business.
- Increased stakeholder confidence: Independent third-party certification provides assurance that KOTC's management systems have been assessed against internationally recognized benchmarks.
- Continual improvement: Internal audits, management reviews, surveillance audits and corrective actions help keep the systems effective as operational needs and regulatory expectations evolve.
Together, these outcomes support the reliability and responsibility of the services that connect Kuwait's energy resources to global markets.
Part of a Broader Partnership with SGS
The certification builds on a wider collaboration between SGS and Kuwait's oil sector. In December 2024, SGS was appointed to deliver certification and pre-assessment auditing services against 12 ISO management system standards across Kuwait's major oil sector organizations. The program is designed to support international standards, operational excellence, sustainability and regulatory compliance across the industry. The standards covered by the program address areas including quality, environment, occupational health and safety, information security, energy management, risk management, social responsibility, IT service management, customer satisfaction, competence management, business continuity and oil and gas sector-specific quality management.
We congratulate Kuwait Oil Tanker Company on achieving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. This achievement reflects KOTC's commitment to service excellence, environmental responsibility and the safety of its people.
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