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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
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/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.
The Company aims at safety and environmental excellence which is accomplished though the following objectives:
• To provide for Safe Practices in ship Operation and a safe and healthy working environment.
• To prevent damage to the ship, her cargo and the environment.
• To assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment, establish appropriate safeguards and operate the ships within ALARP (“as low as reasonably practicable”) levels of risk;
• To determine the external and internal issues that are relevant to the Company’s purpose and that affect the Company’s ability to achieve the intended outcomes of the environmental management system. Such issues include the environmental conditions being affected by or capable of affecting the organization.
• To prevent loss of human life and personal injury.
• To ensure that seafarers’ work environment on board ships promotes occupational safety and health
• To continuously improve Safety Management skills of personnel ashore and aboard ships, including preparing for emergencies related both to Safety, Health & Environmental Protection.
In order to effectively implement its Health, Safety Management & Environmental Protection Policy the Company:
· Has appointed dedicated personnel with the responsibility to maintain an overview of Health, Safety and Environment and Energy Management matters.
· Promotes Health, Safety and Environmental excellence.
· Consistently follows all national and international rules and regulations applicable to the Marine Industry.
· Takes into account applicable codes, standards, guidelines and publications which are issued by flag administration and maritime organisations and are directed towards creating a safe and pollution free (zero spill) environment from sources such as, but not limited to, oil, associated products and chemicals, NLS, sewage, garbage, ballast water, cargo vapour and engine exhaust emissions, refrigerants, CFCs, noise and anti-fouling paint.
· Implements a Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Program (SOHSP)
· Continuously monitors all safety and occupational health aspects of the vessels.
· Frequently inspects and audits the vessels and carries out necessary maintenance and repairs.
· Continuously improves its management system by taking corrective & preventive action for identified problem areas.
· Provides adequate resources to effectively implement this management system.
· Provides a framework for setting & reviewing safety management system objectives and targets that are evaluated and reviewed during Management Review Meetings.
· Has carried out a generic Risk Assessment to its basic operations and practices and has established safeguards against identified risks.
· Undertakes an obligation to society (corporate social responsibility), in the form of commitment to local, national and international regulations, attention to environmental issues and adoption of a risk management policy.
· Makes every effort to provide a safe and healthy workplace and considers working safely a condition of employment.
· Provides necessary resources to implement the occupational health and safety program.
· Recognizes that no task is so important for an employee to put himself at risk of injury or illness in order to get it done.
· Protects the Health of seafarers and provides prompt access to Medical Care on board and ashore when needed.
· Provides a framework for managing waste in accordance with the applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
· Supports the purchase of energy efficient products and services, and where applicable supports design energy efficiency improvements.
· Sets the framework for familiarising all company personnel with this policy and for communicating it to third party contactors.
· Implements a Cyber Risk Management Policy and Procedure in order to manage cyber risks on board Company’s vessels and ashore.
· Promotes mental health and crew wellbeing programs.
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.
A seafarer must abstain from the consumption of alcohol for a minimum period of four hours prior to any watch keeping or scheduled duties in case he has recently returned from shore leave as onboard there is a complete ban of consumption or possession of alcohol.
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
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