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IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification

Ulrich Manigel, IMCI

Rue Abbé Cuypers 3 B-1040 Brussels

tel +32-2-741-6836 fax +32-2-741-2418

www.imci.org

INTERNATIONAL MARINE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

Member of:

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Marina di Varazze, Italy

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IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification provides . . .

• One rating system worldwide regardless of the location

• Star rating system, 1 to 5 stars

• Water tourism scope

• Lighthouse signal for quality

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Main Criteria

• Security / Safety

• Sanitary installation and hygiene

• Service

• Authorisation / External presentation

• Food supplies / Leisure

• Management, Environment protection and Disposal

• Storage option

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Catalogue of requirements includes...

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Benefits...

• Obvious and accepted system - easy to display

• Worldwide comparability regardless of country borders

• Reliable certification with inspection

• Re-inspection every 3 years assures constant quality

• Certified Marinas published in print media and internet

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Why IMCI...

• Non-profit organisation

• IMCI Board with 34 members in 19 countries

• Network of 39 inspectors in 20 countries

• Notified Body since 1996 for CE certification according to RCD

• Certified over 7000 boat models worldwide

• Has worked with over 2000 clients worldwide so far

• Certification programs for Retailer and Experts

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To sum up...

• Satisfied customer

• Expected and received quality will match

• Growing system with 34 Marinas already certified

• The IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification adds value to the boating industry

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INTERNATIONAL MARINE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

Rue Abbé Cuypers 3 B-1040 Brussels

phone +32-2-741-6836 fax +32-2-741-2418

www.imci.org

I would be happy to answer your questions!

Ulrich.Manigel@imci.org

For more information see our website:

www.imci.org