ISPO delivers a quality and safety management system with clear standardized documented procedures. The pilot organization’s manual details everyone’s duties and responsibilities. ISPO promotes a safety culture, mitigates risks and allows for continuous improvement. ISPO creates transparency for all relevant stakeholders.
The benefits of ISPO for maritime pilot organizations are:
- It is developed by pilots for pilots.
- It is designed to support national and international legislation and does not conflict with it.
- It helps identify risks and implement mitigating measures.
- It provides a better understanding of stakeholder needs.
- It ensures that the quality and safety management system is audited by an independent classification society.
- It enhances transparency for all relevant stakeholders.
- It defines the minimum requirements that must be assured.
- It allows each organization the freedom to determine how these requirements are met within their own operational context.
