Bergen Tankers AS health, safety, environment and quality policy is based on the following priorities:
- Safety for human life and health
- Safety for the environment
- Safety for material values
Bergen Tankers AS has an active and practical safety and security policy based on the current security and safety situation. The company’s employees shall use the company’s plans, procedures and guidelines to protect crew, visitors, environment, ships and cargo.
The company also has the following goals:
- Safety for the crew and to avoid any lost time incidents.
- Good working conditions in order to avoid health problems, both on short and long term.
- All the company’s activities shall minimize the negative effects on the environment, both locally and globally.
- Safety precautions are to be established in order to identify risks.
- The company shall continuously evaluate and improve leadership both on shore and on board in regards to safety, protection of environment and crisis management in case of accidents.
- The company shall follow all rules and regulations regarding the trade and traffic it is involved in. This includes codes, standards, regulations from authorities and various maritime organisations.
To achieve this, employee’s must:
- Be in good health and provide an approved health certificate.
- Not be affected by alcohol or drugs when on duty.
- Have the necessary education for their position.
- Focus on safety in their work.
- Wear the correct protection equipment at all times.
- Have good knowledge of their work place.
- Be trained to act, both under normal and critical ship operations.