Astrobulk Ltd. integrates sustainable practices into every aspect of the Company's operations. We recognize the importance of integrating responsible business practices that benefit the environment, our employees, community and society as a whole.
We are committed to ethical practices, transparency and fostering inclusivity throughout our organization and actively promote the adoption of effective strategies that ensure safe, pollution-free and commercially sustainable operations.
We are focused on ensuring a diverse, inclusive and mentally healthy workforce that values and respects our shore-based employees and seafarers through equal employment opportunities and benefits, adhering to labour laws, health and safety policies and procedures.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION POLICY
Our company is committed to maintaining environmentally conscious operations, striving to meet the highest safety and environmental standards in line with the requirements of the ISM Code.
We are committed to safe and secure transportation of dry bulk cargoes at sea and our goal is a continuous improvement of our procedures in order to reach zero spills to sea and reduction in permitted emissions through optimization of fuel consumption in compliance with EU and IMO regulations.
We are dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and addressing climate change as core aspects of our corporate strategy, thorough assessments of climate-related risks and acting proactively in order to manage potential challenges of the environmental hazards.
The Company outlines her commitment to the green shipping initiatives and implement best practices and innovative solutions in order to define a successful decarbonization strategy.
The basic safety policy of our Company is to ensure a safe work environment by implementing and upholding necessary security protocols to prevent Company’s employees from safety and pollution related incidents.
Our managed vessels are awarded by the United States Coast Guard with Qualship 21 Certification for meeting specified safety, regulatory and high quality requirements when calling ports in the United States.
The Company’s objectives regarding Safety Management System implementation is to:
- To comply with mandatory rules and regulations at all times
- Protect the environment by implementing safe and pollution free operations
- To assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment
- To continuously improve the safety management skills of personnel ashore and aboard managed vessels
- Provide resources for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment necessary to implement the occupational health and safety program
- Avoid incidents that could cause human injury, loss of life or damage to the environment, the property and assets under its management
- To define and document the organization, responsibility, authority of all personnel ashore and onboard managed vessels, involved in the Safety Management System
- To monitor the effectiveness of the Company’s Safety and Environmental Protection policy
- To use practices, techniques, materials, products, services or energy to avoid, reduce or control the creation, emission or discharge of any type of pollutant or waste
- Improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and onboard ships
In order to effectively implement Safety & Environmental Protection Policy the Company:
- Ensures compliance with all National, International and Flag Administration Legislation
- Implements a Safety Management System that provides clear responsibilities and instructions
- Implements procedures to prepare and respond to emergency situations
- Closely monitors all safety, operational and technical aspects of the managed fleet
- Provides adequate resources for effective operations
- Continuously improves by taking necessary action for identified problem areas
