The facts about certification

The aim of the risk analysis is to identify where there are risks of misstatements or non-conformities in the procedures and emissions report, so that the verification activities can be focused on the higher risk areas.
The verifier considers the following inputs:
Based on the outcome of the strategic and risks analysis, the verifier prepares a plan, which includes:
The verifier implements the verification plan in order to assess the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the monitoring systems, confirm that the collection of the data has been carried out in accordance with the applicable rules and check that the relevant records of the ship are complete and consistent.
The process analysis is based on interviews, document review, observation of systems and processes, and corroboration of information. The process includes:
The verifier may conduct spot checks during the verification process to determine the reliability of reported data and information.
The verifier conducts a thorough analysis of fuel data and other relevant information to identify data gaps and highlight implausible and potentially erroneous values.
The verifier assesses the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the reported data and information relating to carbon emissions, in particular:
During this stage, the verifier will also:
Throughout each stage, the verifier maintains an Issues Log that lists all issues arising. This is shared with the shipping company so that there is a common list of issues to be closed out before completion of the audit.
Some issues that are not critical can be viewed as 'improvement opportunities' and carried forward for future implementation.
At the end of the verification, the verifier evaluates its findings and conduct a materiality analysis on any outstanding errors and misstatements. An opinion statement is then drafted which compiles all work papers and collected evidence into a verification pack.
Before a decision can be made to issue the final verification opinion, the verification pack must be independently reviewed and validated by an independent technical reviewer.
The objective of the independent review is to ensure that the verification process was conducted in accordance with the verification rules, that due professional care and judgment have been adopted, and that any verification risks have been minimised.
The verifier submits a verification opinion statement and a document of compliance to the ship operator. The document of compliance must be kept on board the ship to demonstrate compliance with the obligations for monitoring, reporting and verification.
The verifier must inform the Commission of the issuance of the document.
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