Pole Star Global Expands ISO 9001:2015 Certification Across Maritime Services

Pole Star Global has expanded its ISO 9001:2015 certification to cover its entire core maritime intelligence service portfolio, a move that underscores the company’s commitment to consistent quality and clear accountability. This certification, which now encompasses LRIT Conformance Testing and Certification Solutions, Maritime Domain Awareness, National Maritime Data Centre Technology and Operation Support Services, Vessel Fleet Monitoring, Voyage Analytics and Performance Monitoring Services, and Maritime Compliance, Risk Screening, and Sanctions Management Services, was published in October 2026.

The company has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification continuously since 2009, ensuring that its services meet stringent quality standards. Additionally, Pole Star Global holds ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security management, providing governments, flag administrations, shipowners, and financial institutions with assurance that their data is both managed and protected effectively.

Robert Skea, CEO of Pole Star Global, stated that the company’s customers rely on it to support decisions with real operational, regulatory, and security consequences.

The updated Quality Policy, published in October 2026, applies across the full scope of services and commits Pole Star Global to the continual improvement of its quality management system. According to the policy, quality objectives are set annually and reviewed by management. Regular management reviews assess performance and the actions that follow from it. Internal audits ensure that processes operate as intended, and customer feedback is gathered and integrated into the delivery of services.

Katie Derbyshire, Account Manager at ISO Quality Services Ltd, noted the company’s dedication to its certification journey.

Pole Star Global’s expansion of ISO 9001:2015 certification across its core services demonstrates its ongoing commitment to quality and reliability in the maritime intelligence sector. The company’s services, which enhance voyage planning, emissions control, safety, compliance, and risk management, are now backed by rigorous quality and information security standards. This certification is particularly important for customers such as Flag states, who depend on accurate LRIT data to meet their obligations under SOLAS, national maritime data centres who need operational support they can audit, and compliance teams screening vessels against sanctions lists who need confidence that the process producing a result is as consistent as the result itself.

The company’s continuous adherence to ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2009, coupled with its ISO 27001:2022 certification, ensures that Pole Star Global’s services are both reliable and secure. This commitment to quality and security is reflected in the company’s ongoing efforts to improve its quality management system and maintain the highest standards in the maritime intelligence industry.