The Company management is committed to a safe, healthy and productive working environment for all employees, both shore-based and aboard managed vessels.It is the policy of the Company and the owners of the vessels the company manages, that
no seafarer, whatever rank,
will navigate the vessel or operate any equipment,
while impaired by drugs or alcohol, or
where there is any risk of such impairment
In following this policy, the Company:
1. Prohibits the use by crewmembers of all substances, which are defined as narcotic and are illegal.
2. Has implemented random testing of all Crew, Officers and Ratings, for alcohol abuse before or during the performance of their duties and for use of drugs.
3. Controls the issue and use of all medical supplies and prescribed medicines on board the vessels they manage.
4. Will dismiss instantly anybody:
- Using alcohol or banned substances on board the vessel, at all times;
- Caught in possession of alcohol or banned substances;
- Found to have been instrumental in bringing alcohol or banned substances on board the vessel;
- Found to have a positive trace in any random testing sample, unless prior notice and authorization for use has been provided;
5. Requires all seagoing staff and new recruits to sign a Declaration of Acceptance of the Company's Drugs and Alcohol Policy.