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These
are a few of the FAQs (frequently asked questions) that we get.
Hopefully it will be of help to you. If not, please go to 'Feedback' to let us know how we can help.
Sorry, I've never heard of CIG before?
Well, we are a traditionally a regional organization. So it's not
surprising if you've never heard of us. Perhaps you haven't traded in
the Black Sea, Med or the Baltic Sea before, or you've been working
with your current inspector for far too long!.
We are able to offer references from major well-known trading
organizations. Don't worry, We offer a premium inspection service.
We're growing each year and meeting new people all the time - so, we're
pleased to meet you now!
Mention
a few company names you've RECENTLY worked for?
We hate name-dropping, but if you insist....BP, Shell, ExxonMobile, Total, Glencore,
Fortum, Chevron......must
we go on?
How
many people work for you?
We currently employ about 100 full time staff across the organization.
That includes the 16 companies in the group. Most of those employees
are 'front-line' inspectors.
What
hours do you work?
We are a 24 hour operation. As long as there are ships loading cargo,
we are on call. Our operations office is normally up and running 3
hours before London, 2 hours before Geneva. And we're there until the
day's business is done, Monday to Friday, most of Saturday and Sunday.
Our communications are checked regularly outside of office hours. Other
than that our clients always have our direct numbers.
What
makes an independent inspection company?
It takes a professional attitude, training and experience, years and
years of it. It takes knowledge of the industry and a sustained
track-record of client support. If you can put that into a successful
business enterprise you've started. While there are many local
companies with talented personnel, few companies manage to compete on
the international petroleum market. Some of the names that have been
successful in the industry still exist but as divisions of large
corporations, such as Caleb Brett (ITS), Redwood (SGS), Chas. Martin
(Inspectorate, which itself is part of BSi),
Saybolt (Core Labs). CIG is
completely independent.
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