Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued its first certificate under the ISPO (International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organizations) standard of best practice for pilots and pilot organizations to the pilotage authority, the Port of Cork, Ireland.

The ISPO certification covers the pilotage services and Vessel Traffic Management System. It is an accessible industry specific standard, managed by a group of users, that improves safety and quality and provides transparency to ship owners and stakeholders on pilotage standards.

The ISPO certification for the Port of Cork covers twelve pilots who safely managed mixed marine traffic handling over 9 million tonnes of cargo and 56 cruise ship calls during 2015.