EMPIRE NAVIGATION INC was established in February 2009 and certified by ABS on August 2009 to provide commercial and technical management to modern oil and chemical tanker vessels. As managers of such vessels, we are committed to maintain highest standards of quality and safety in all our operations.
Empire Navigation offices are located in Elliniko, Athens, Greece.
Our company is a member of INTERTANKO, our Safety Management System is designed to meet all relevant requirements of ISO 9001-2008 (Quality), ISO 14001-2004 (Environment) and TMSA.
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Type: Oil Tanker
DWT: 158.573,80
Yard / Year of construction
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd, South Korea /
2011
Type: Oil/ Chemical Tanker
DWT: 49,999.00
Yard / Year of construction
SSP Shipbuilding Co Ltd, South Korea /
2009
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
DWT: 49,999.00
Yard / Year of construction
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. South Korea. /
2019
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
DWT: 49,999.00
Yard / Year of construction
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. South Korea. /
2019
Type: Oil Tanker
DWT: 158,574
Yard / Year of construction
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd, South Korea / 2011
The Company is committed to providing a Quality service, which consistently & continuously meets the requirements of its customers whilst protecting assets under its care, its employees and the environment in general.
This is achieved by establishing & discharging managerial & operational processes, which have emerged from the combination of sound managerial principles and established experience in the Shipping Industry.
The Company aims to remain a quality service provider by:
In order to meet the above objectives the company has developed and implements a Management System, which as a minimum shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IMO ISM Code and the MLC 2006.
All Company employees are responsible for implementing the company's Quality Policy.
The Company’s management is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the Quality Policy at regular intervals in order to ensure that:
Company’s Quality Policy is also available to all interested parties.
It is the Company’s Policy to promote and enhance Health and Safety at Sea, Prevention of Human Injury or loss of life, welfare of employees and avoidance of any adverse impact on the environment.
The Company aims at safety and environmental excellence which is accomplished though the following objectives:
In order to effectively implement its Health, Safety Management & Environmental Protection Policy the Company:
All Company employees, shore based and seafarers are responsible for implementing the Company’s Safety, Health & Environment Protection Policy and are required to comply with the applicable standards and with the ship’s occupational safety and health policy and program.
All Company employees, shore based and sea going are responsible for implementing the Company’s Health, Safety Management & Environmental Protection Policy.
The Company’s senior officers and managers are responsible to always lead by example in safety-related issues.
The Company’s Management is responsible for monitoring and reviewing this Policy at regular intervals in order to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.
The consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on company vessels is prohibited.
No person may be intoxicated, impaired or under the influence of alcohol while onboard a Company vessel. The Company for the purpose of alcohol abuse has defined intoxication, impairment or being under the influence a limit of not greater than 0.04% blood alcohol content (BAC) or 0.25 mg of alcohol per liter of breath (BrAC).
The misuse of legitimate drugs, or the use, possession, distribution or sale of illicit or unprescribed controlled drugs on board is strictly prohibited. A seafarer who is taking a prescription drug is required to present to the Company a statement from the prescribing physician that the prescription drug will not impair the seafarers work performance.
The following substances are not allowed on Company-managed vessels:
Alcoholic beverages including those purchased ashore
Illegal drugs such as but not limited to:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Cannabinoides
- Amphetamines
- Methamphetamine
- Phencyclidine
- Opiates
and their derivatives.
In order to enforce this policy:
1) Consumption and possession of alcohol for private or any other use on board Company vessels is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
2) The possession, use, trafficking of any kind of illegal drugs and for any reason on board the ship is prohibited.
3) The Company implements procedures which meet or exceed the relevant Flag State legislation and/or ICS/OCIMF guidelines and enforces a strict blood/breath and/or urine test schedule involving:
• mandatory pre-joining tests for all seafarers
• periodical random testing/screening on board vessels.
• Unannounced alcohol testing by third parties
• Post incident alcohol testing part of incident investigation process.
In the interest of the health and safety of its employees, the Company reserves the right to inspect and search, at random unannounced times, any packages, boxes, clothing, or any other personal belongings carried on or off company property.
Seafarers found to be in violation of this Policy shall be immediately released from duty and dismissal / disciplinary action will be taken. Refusal to be subjected to D&A testing would equal to admission of guilt and the person will be subject to the same repercussions as any offender.
Adherence to this Policy is considered as a term of employment.
If you are interested in applying for a career at Empire Navigation Inc. send your CV to careers@empirenavigation.com
By submitting your CV you confirm that you have read and agreed to our Company Data Protection Policy and Job Applicants Privacy Notice.
Press release 31/1/24
Empire Navigation Inc., managers of M/T St. Nikolas (IMO No. 9524475, Flag: Marshall Islands), continues to closely monitor the health and wellbeing of 18 remaining seafarers onboard the vessel, which remains at the Bandar Abbas anchorage in Iran. All crew members are reported in good health and in regular contact with their families. Also, Empire Navigation remains in close contact with pertinent National Authorities in Philippines and Iran (through the local appointed agent) and envisages that will be able to report further developments soon regarding the repatriation arrangements of the 18 remaining seafarers onboard the St. Nikolas.
On 11 January, the vessel was sailing laden, with a cargo of about 145,000 mts of crude oil loaded in Basrah, Iraq and destined to Aliaga (Turkey), via the Suez Canal, when she was seized by Iranian authorities.
Press release 6/2/24
Empire Navigation Inc., managers of M/T St. Nikolas (IMO No 9524475, Flag: Marshall Islands), confirm that their vessel remains anchored in the Bandar Abbas Anchorage since its arrival there after it was seized by Iranian Authorities on January 11th.
The confirmation is issued following queries received by the Company about the position of their vessel, allegedly shown to be in Türkiye on maritime vessel tracking platforms. Vessel’s the satellite communications system still remains disabled and AIS switched off.
For further information please contact:
Marina Leonidhopoulos
mleonidhopoulos@mtinetwork.gr
+30 6937 393999