Verification Unit
“Where the ocean remembers you”
The Institute of Nautical and Port Education, A.C., through its accredited Verification Unit (IENPAC UV), performs compliance verifications under national and international maritime and port regulations: verified gross mass of containers, portworker development, maritime classification and inspection services, and compliance with concessions and standards.
Accredited verifications for the maritime and port sector.
MSC.1/Circ.1475 — SOLAS Convention, Chapter VI, Regulation 2
IENPAC is currently the only institution accredited and approved to provide the Verified Gross Mass service for packed containers, including the issuance of the corresponding verification certificates.
We join the IMO’s effort to prevent incidents with material and human losses caused by misdeclaration and overweight containers. Since November 2014 we have followed the SOLAS amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 94).
Mexico is a signatory of SOLAS, so every amendment applies automatically and is mandatory. Under Circular 1475, no export container may be loaded unless the master, their representative or the terminal representative has the container’s gross mass verification certificate available before loading.
ILO development programme for port workers
IENPAC is the only institution at national level holding the ILO authorizations and the experience to implement the Portworker Development Programme (PDP).
The PDP was developed by the ILO so that governments, port authorities, private operators and institutes can establish systematic and effective training schemes that improve cargo handling, working conditions and practices, and the welfare of port workers, with direct impact on port results.
The programme consists of 30 units, equivalent to 1,000 hours of training with teaching materials: container terminal operations, stowage, loading and unloading of container ships, securing systems, safe work and terminal supervision, among others.
In alliance with Isthmus Bureau of Shipping (Class IBS)
As partners of Class IBS we work as a Classification Society, with expert technical personnel performing surveys that ensure the correct application of national and international regulations on existing or newly built vessels: safety, security and pollution prevention.
We also carry out inspections on behalf of flags of convenience and coastal administrations, verifying safety management systems under the ISM Code and the ISPS Code.
Class IBS is recognized by the maritime administrations of Panama, Belize, Jamaica, Honduras, Bolivia, Moldova, Vanuatu and Tanzania-Zanzibar, and vessels classed by Class IBS are insured by the world’s most prestigious houses and clubs. Statutory services: SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Lines.
Authorized by the DG of Ports (SCT) and the Ministry of Tourism
We are authorized by the Directorate General of Ports to verify compliance with concessions, permits, authorizations and partial assignment or port-service contracts, at the request of the authority or the interested parties themselves.
The Ministry of Tourism authorizes us to verify NOM-07-TUR-2002 (civil liability insurance for lodging providers) and NOM-010-TUR-2001 (requirements for contracts with tourist users).
Our UV can also perform compliance verifications under national and international legislation.
Centers holding a valid verification certificate issued by IENPAC UV.
The largest and most central logistics activity center in Mexico City.
picalpantaco.com.mx →
Storage of foreign or domestic goods in bonded general warehouses and customs regime.
logisticainternacional.com.mx →
Import, manufacture and sale of home appliances and professional video equipment.
panasonic.com →
Tool manufacturer; its exports represent 90% of the sector’s exports.
truper.com.mx →
Manufacturer of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
jnj.com →
Storage, care and delivery of bulk or palletized products.
acerossonora.mx →
Logistics, supervision and reforwarding of cargo by sea, rail and land.
seisalogistics.mx →
Terminal contributing to Manzanillo’s growth as the leading Pacific port.
tapterminal.com →
Golf club and ball manufacturer with worldwide presence.
cmp.callawaygolf.com →
International logistics services for transport and storage.
janssen.com →
Bombardier Recreational Products: world-renowned recreational vehicles.
brp.com →
Inndigo Logistics Solutions: logistics and transport services.
inndigo.com.mx →
International logistics services for transport and storage.
mepacsa.com →The Institute of Nautical and Port Education, A.C. (IENPAC) has the mission of providing training, competency certification and verification services in accordance with existing regulations, through services that meet our clients’ needs for professional growth, improve their social well-being and quality of life, and contribute to the preservation of the country’s natural resources.
To be an institution that, through training, competency certification and verification, contributes to the social welfare, quality of life and professional development of our clients, offering a comprehensive service that responds to new challenges and maintains an active presence in world trade.
IENPAC is committed to providing training, competency certification and verification services according to the needs expressed by its clients, with duly recognized services and personnel that, through the continuous improvement of its Integrated Management System based on ISO 9001, ISO 17024 and ISO 17020, comply with the national and international statutes governing the sector.
This document is published in Spanish. The Spanish version is the binding one.
El Instituto de Educación Náutica y Portuaria, A.C., IENPAC, reconoce la importancia de la imparcialidad en el ejercicio de sus actividades, por lo que, para evitar conflictos de intereses y mantener la objetividad, la Alta Dirección de IENPAC se compromete a:
DIRECCIÓN GENERAL
Vigente desde abril del 2014
Process and foundations of the Verification Unit. Tap one to view or download it.
