DP World Vancouver first marine terminal in Americas to achieve international standard for security management
DP World Vancouver has become the first marine terminal in the Americas to achieve international certification for its security management systems and operations.
Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), an independent international auditing body, has audited global marine terminal operator DP World’s Canadian terminal for compliance with the international standard ISO/PAS 28000:2006. This follows certification at both DP World’s corporate head office in Dubai, UAE, and pilot site, Djibouti Container Terminal, in September last year.
ISO/PAS 28000 is the management system that DP World has adopted as the base standard for implementing and managing its corporate security policies. The international system underpins all of DP World’s internal and external security initiatives and activities, and is being phased in across the entire DP World network of terminals under the supervision of Hart security consultants. DP World aims to certify 13 of its terminals this year.
DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf said:
‘This is an important milestone in ensuring we have secure facilities at this crucial gateway to North America. By implementing the highest security systems and processes, DP World Vancouver is contributing to the security of the whole supply chain. We look forward to achieving similar certification at other facilities around the world.’
DP World Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas, Dave Sanborn said:
‘We are proud that DP World Vancouver has been recognised in this way. Since the inception of the US-led International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements for security, the DP World Vancouver terminal has been regarded by local authorities as a leading example of best practices for security. This achievement has reaffirmed our commitment to maintaining the highest international standards.’
DP World’s Latin America gateway to the United States, Puerto Caucedo in the Dominican Republic, is the next terminal due to be certified. Puerto Caucedo is already a participant in the US Container Security Initiative (CSI) which sees US Customs officers located at the terminal to check cargo destined for the US.
As a result of DP World’s adoption and implementation of the standard, its network of terminals will have the ability to effectively implement mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establish preventive action plans. All terminals will also be required to continually assess security measurements in place to both protect its business interests and ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements. The standard will complement all international security legislative codes DP World already conforms to at its terminals.
