With the ultimate objective of protecting Human Life and the Environment and of assuring the highest standards of Safety at sea, the Company has established a “Zero Tolerance Policy” with respect to Consumption, Possession, Distribution or Sale of Drugs & Alcohol on board the vessels.
This Policy and the implementation details that are described below guaranty that:
- No seafarer will navigate a ship or operate its onboard equipment while impaired by substances
- All seafarers must be able to respond at any time in an emergency situation using their best capabilities and unobstructed judgment.
The Master is responsible for the implementation of the Zero Tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy onboard his/her ship. The company shall provide him/her with the equipment and the necessary guidance to administer alcohol tests for all employees, officers and ratings, as well as all the necessary support to implement the disciplinary action. These regulating policies apply to all Company personnel during their employment period whether onboard or ashore. Pilots, office personnel, guests, contractors, vendors and any other person onboard shall be required to comply with the policy concerning use, possession, distribution and sale of alcohol and drugs and provisions.
Those who violate the policy shall be sent away from the vessel and may be denied future access.