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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Use of the ISPO logo

The ISPO logo is a protected element of the ISPO identity and may only be used in accordance with the conditions established by the International Users Group (IUG).

Organizations holding a valid ISPO certification are authorized to use the ISPO logo in accordance with the applicable ISPO requirements. The official list of certified organizations is published on this website.

Organizations that are actively preparing for ISPO certification may use the ISPO logo solely on internal documentation during the implementation phase. Such use is intended to support the implementation of the ISPO Code and does not indicate that the organization is ISPO certified. If an organization does not successfully achieve ISPO certification, or if the certification process is discontinued, all use of the ISPO logo shall cease immediately.

The ISPO logo shall not be used by organizations that are not yet certified on websites, social media, marketing materials, stationery, proposals, presentations, certificates or any other external communications.

The IUG reserves the right to require the removal of the ISPO logo where its use is unauthorized, misleading or inconsistent with the principles of the ISPO Code.

For questions regarding the use of the ISPO logo, or to report suspected misuse, please contact the IUG Administrator.

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