Work agreements, tasks, responsibilities and competences are clearly laid down which makes for a streamlined production and delivery pro- cess.

Detailed operating instructions exist for each piece of machinery and every ships part has an exact job description.

Every incoming part is subjected to inspection following which the manager writes a list detailing the repairs to be carried out.

ARBO and the environment Working conditions within Van West are excellent as well as safe.

ARBO standards apply, and these are the subject of substantial investment each year.

The use of various aids and appliances by employees, certification of Hoists and pulleys, inspection of every steel wire are just a few of the many examples which could be mentioned.

As for the environment we can be short and to the point. Van West has been concerned for the environment ever since its foundation.

We are thinking in particular of the process of recycling used parts which are brought back into the market as new; furthermore, the work- shops are equipped with the best possible extraction units and low noise, mainly computer controlled, machinery.