
Reliable quality for maritime technologies
Independent quality testing, system audits and modern inspection procedures for shipping, offshore and energy technology.
Product Quality Assurance of Maritime Installations
QShore stands for technical consultancy of visions – specializing for the maritime industry and assessment of complex technical systems.
With over 50 years of experience in the maritime industry and environment, QShore supports companies in developing and obtaining approval for their products and systems in a safe, efficient and compliant manner.
Requirement Analysis
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Determining and structuring system requirements
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Facilitating workshops with stakeholders
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Creating and assessing requirements specifications and directives
Process optimization
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Analysis and target optimization of existing technical processes and procedures
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Identification of weaknesses and bottlenecks
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Derivation of optimization measures and support in developing key performance indicators (KPIs)
Technology consulting
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Evaluation of suitable technologies, architectures, and methods
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Consulting on the introduction of new technologies and tools
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Support with make-or-buy decisions
Risk and safety assessment
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Identification of technical and organizational risks
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Assessment of safety and security aspects
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Definition of risk reduction measures
Our services in quality testing and consulting
QShore offers consulting and support services to understand, evaluate and/or further develop complex systems.

Understanding of objectives, framework conditions, and stakeholders
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System analysis, risk or gap analysis
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Identification of critical issues and priorities
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Development of solutions, strategies, and alternatives
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Definition of integration, testing, and approval pathways
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Operational support, moderation, reviews
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Support during tests, audits, and acceptance procedures
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Completion of documentation
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Support with testing and approval processes
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Knowledge transfer to the team
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Derivation of lessons learned and optimizations
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Support throughout all project phases
QShore provides holistic support for projects throughout their entire life cycle – typically in the following steps:
Understanding of objectives, framework conditions, and stakeholders
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System analysis, risk or gap analysis
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Identification of critical issues and priorities
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Development of solutions, strategies, and alternatives
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Definition of integration, testing, and approval pathways
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Operational support, moderation, reviews
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Support during tests, audits, and acceptance procedures
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Completion of documentation
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Support with testing and approval processes
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Knowledge transfer to the team
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Derivation of lessons learned and optimizations
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Initial consultation & needs assessment
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Understanding of objectives, framework conditions, and stakeholders
Analysis phase
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System analysis, risk or gap analysis
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Identification of critical issues and priorities
Concept and feasibility phase
Development of solutions, strategies, and alternatives
Definition of integration, testing, and approval pathways
Implementation and Integration Phase
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Operational support, moderation, reviews
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Support for tests, audits, and acceptance procedures
Documentation & Certification
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Completion of documentation
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Support with testing and approval processes
Training & continuous improvement
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Knowledge transfer to the team
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Derivation of lessons learned and optimizations
Support throughout all project phases
QShore provides holistic support for projects throughout their entire life cycle – typically in the following steps:
Ulrich Förster / CEO
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marine Engineering,
Hochschule Wismar
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Engine Plant and Systems
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Maintenance Optimisation
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Regulatory Compliance
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Process Audit skills
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Optimisation of ship operation
50 Years Experience in the marine and offshore sector
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Managing Director Lloyd’s register
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Quality Assurance GmbH, Köln
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Senior Vice President Business Development Industrial Services North East Asia
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Managing Director Lloyd's Register Group Central and Northern Europe
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Representative of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in the EU, Maritime Directives (MED, MR), Brussels
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Auditing of national, internal maritime plant engineering companies
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F/E Project management of the development of alternative certification procedures for maritime plant technology
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Consultant to VDMA in the field of ship classification
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Factory and product approvals for the American market – Authorized Inspection Supervisor (NIBC, USA)
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Technical Manager Marine Machinery Systems of Seagoing Vessels

Our expertise in complex systems
Our expertise in complex systems

Ulrich Förster / CEO
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marine Engineering,
Hochschule Wismar
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Engine Plant and Systems
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Maintenance Optimisation
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Regulatory Compliance
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Process Audit skills
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Optimisation of ship operation
50 Years Experience in the marine and offshore sector
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Managing Director Lloyd’s register
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Quality Assurance GmbH, Köln
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Senior Vice President Business Development Industrial Services North East Asia
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Managing Director Lloyd's Register Group Central and Northern Europe
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Representative of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in the EU, Maritime Directives (MED, MR), Brussels
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Auditing of national, internal maritime plant engineering companies
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F/E Project management of the development of alternative certification procedures for maritime plant technology
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Consultant to VDMA in the field of ship classification
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Factory and product approvals for the American market – Authorized Inspection Supervisor (NIBC, USA)
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Technical Manager Marine Machinery Systems of Seagoing Vessels
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