•   Meeting customer requirements as defined in the relevant Ship Management Agreements and Charter Parties;
•   Developing and implementing controlled processes;
•   Continual improvements in operational responsiveness;
•   Complying with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISM Code as well as continually improving its Management System;
•   Establishing and communicating measurable & consistent objectives and performance targets to company employees;
•   Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities that affect conformity of services and customers’ satisfaction;
•   Complying with applicable statutory requirements, international legislation and classification society requirements related to the services  provided ;
•   Operating vessels without accident(s) or incident(s) that could endanger company’s employees, the environment or assets under the  company’s care;
•   Complying with current Health & Safety legislation and;
•   Developing employee skills and increasing their contribution through effective training

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:

•   It remains relevant and effective;
•   It remains appropriate to the Company’s purpose and context, and
•   Supports the Company’s strategic direction.

Company’s Quality Policy is also available to all interested parties.

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 matters.
• Consistently  follows all national and international rules and regulations applicable to the Marine Industry.
• Takes into account applicable guidelines, standards, codes and publications which are issued by maritime organisations and are directed towards creating a safe and pollution free (zero spill) environment.
• 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.

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.

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. Each officer is to be tested at least once annually
• regular breathalyser tests on board, either as a routine control procedure, or during an investigative process.

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.

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Drugs and Alcohol Procedure CP19