AIMS audit / gap analysis are offered for upstream & downstream process plants and for Maritime industry covering cargo ships, LNG, chemical carriers etc.
The main stages in the assessment process are as follows:
Planning and preparation
Assessment meetings / interviews
Onsite consultations
AIM gap analysis
Determination of audit score
Evaluation and reporting
Separate protocols are used for process plants and maritime industries. These protocols are customizable before commencement of the gap analysis. In general, the following major elements are covered in the AGT AIM Protocols.
1.1 Policy & Leadership
1.2 Risk Assessment and Management
1.3 Legal Requirements & Standards of Operation
1.4 Strategic Planning, Goals & Objectives
2.1 Structure & Responsibility
2.2 Program & Procedures
2.3 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
2.4 Emergency Preparedness
2.5 Awareness, Training and Competency
2.6 Non-conformance, Investigation and Corrective Action
2.7 Communications
2.8 Document Control and Records
3.1 Measuring and Monitoring
3.2 Audits
4.1 Review
The assessment results are presented in spider web or river diagrams as depicted in the sample below for development & implementation of improvement plans.
