Operating principle

The implementation of the standard is the responsibility of each individual maritime pilot organization. The securing of the system, however, is the responsibility of the IUG. The standard has to be maintained and improved and/or developed, when necessary, by monitoring legislation and regulations as well as scientific developments and technical trends according to best practice of maritime pilot organizations.

ISPO Control manual

This part contains the use of uniform standards for managing the system. The features for a safety & quality management system are described and how the ISPO encompasses those features. This document explains the principle of safety and quality audits, and why internal and external verification should take place before a certificate is being issued to show that an individual pilot organization complies with the ISPO. You could call it the handbook for the IUG.

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