Responsibility and commitment to quality implementation of the ISM Code rests with the highest Authority in the Company Management.

The management policy on safety and environment protection is structured on a combination of the right skills, knowledge and experience, taking into account the relevant international conventions, classification and national regulations, the direct involvement of the decision-making management, its attitude being reflected in Company policy and thus directly in the work of all the Company employees ashore and afloat with commitment, competence, attitudes and motivation, with a continuous process of measurable quality of improvement, and ensuring that the Master is not only competent and fully conversant with and dedicated to the maintenance of the company’s safety management system (SMS) and the appropriate safety and environmental protection standards, but also to ensure that he is given all the necessary support and authority to perform his duties properly and safely.

The Company maintains a direct link with those onboard through a Designated Person Ashore-DPA (or in his absence through the Deputy Designated Person Ashore-DDPA) as shown in the Organizational Chart. The DPA (or in his absence DDPA) shall have direct access to the highest level of management. Their authority and responsibility shall include monitoring the safety and pollution-prevention aspects of the operation of ships, ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are available at all times. The ultimate responsibility for safety and environment protection rests with the Managing Director of the Company.