Napier Port engaged Asset Dynamics to assess its asset management maturity against ISO 55001. The assessment gave the port a clear baseline and recommendations it could act on immediately.
- Service
- Asset management maturity assessment
- Reference standard
- ISO 55001
- Completed
- 2024
Situation
Napier Port is a busy seaport that connects Hawke’s Bay to world markets, unloads cargoes that keep the economy running, and welcomes tourists to explore the region. It is one of New Zealand’s largest ports and handles close to five million tonnes of cargo each year.
The business has a significant physical asset portfolio. It comprises wharves and sea defences, mobile plant including cranes and container handlers, tugs, and extensive civil assets and buildings.
Napier Port identified that improving its asset management capabilities would support its strategic goals, including driving increased value from networked infrastructure and harnessing data and technology. It would also ensure that the business plays its role in increasing the resilience of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure.
To understand its current asset management maturity, Napier Port engaged Asset Dynamics to undertake an asset management maturity assessment using ISO 55001, the international standard for asset management.
“We needed a clear and objective perspective on our asset management capability: what we were doing well, and where there were opportunities to improve.”
General Manager Assets and Infrastructure, Napier Port
“It was important that we used an appropriate reference standard and an experienced assessor who could apply the standard in our context,” says David.
Approach
Asset Dynamics’ team of Certified Asset Management Assessors worked with Napier Port to scope and plan the assessment, which ran in three phases.
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Phase 1
Document review
A review of the documentation of Napier Port’s asset management system, as well as supporting records.
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Phase 2
Interviews and evidence
Structured interviews with Napier Port personnel across each business area, and examination of further documents, asset management practices and information.
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Phase 3
Analysis and reporting
Analysis of the data collected to determine Napier Port’s maturity against each of the clauses of ISO 55001, and development of the report.
What the assessment covers
The assessment covers each of the seven key elements of ISO 55001, providing a comprehensive statement of the current status of the asset management system.
- Clause 4 Context of the organisation
- Clause 5 Leadership and commitment
- Clause 6 Planning
- Clause 7 Support
- Clause 8 Operation
- Clause 9 Performance evaluation
- Clause 10 Improvement
A maturity level is determined for each requirement
- Learning
- Applying
- Embedding
- ISO 55001 conformance
- Beyond ISO 55001
This identifies areas of strength that can be built upon and areas of opportunity for development. The results are presented in forms that suit a range of stakeholders.
Outputs and benefits
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Findings and recommendations
Napier Port received a detailed report containing the findings of the maturity assessment and practical recommendations for improvement.
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Presented to the teams involved
The findings and recommendations were presented to senior management and technical teams to build understanding and allow questions and discussion.
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Wider understanding of ISO 55001
The assessment process increased people’s understanding of the standard and the role of the asset management system within the organisation.
“Asset Dynamics’ assessment was rigorous and gave us a clear baseline. The report was high quality and provides recommendations that we can start to move on immediately. I’m excited about the value that enhancing our asset management capabilities can bring to the business.”
General Manager Assets and Infrastructure, Napier Port