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Code of Conduct

 A Code of Conduct in shipping is a formal set of ethical, professional, and behavioral standards that all seafarers and shore staff must follow to ensure safety, discipline, fairness, and compliance with international regulations.

It is closely linked with requirements of:

  • International Maritime Organization

  • International Labour Organization

  • International Safety Management Code

  • Maritime Labour Convention

Purpose of Code of Conduct

  • Maintain professional behavior onboard

  • Ensure safe ship operation

  • Promote respect, equality, and discipline

  • Prevent harassment, abuse, corruption, and misconduct

  • Support company SMS and MLC compliance

Key Elements of a Maritime Code of Conduct

1️⃣ Professional Behaviour

  • Follow lawful orders of Master and officers

  • Perform duties competently and honestly

  • Respect hierarchy and chain of command

2️⃣ Safety & Environmental Responsibility

  • Comply with SMS, permits, and procedures

  • Use PPE correctly

  • Report unsafe acts, near-misses, and hazards

  • Prevent pollution (oil, garbage, sewage)

3️⃣ Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Abuse

  • Zero tolerance for:

    • Alcohol misuse

    • Drugs

  • Comply with company alcohol limits (e.g. 0.04% or zero)

  • Random testing allowed

4️⃣ Anti-Harassment & Anti-Bullying

  • No:

    • Harassment

    • Bullying

    • Discrimination

  • Applies to:

    • Gender

    • Nationality

    • Rank

    • Religion

(Strongly linked to MLC requirements)

5️⃣ Human Rights & Welfare

  • Respect dignity and rights of seafarers

  • Fair treatment

  • Right to complain without retaliation

  • Access to grievance procedures

6️⃣ Confidentiality & Cyber Conduct

  • Protect company and ship data

  • No unauthorized sharing of:

    • Voyage data

    • Photos

    • Documents

  • Follow cyber security procedures

7️⃣ Corruption & Bribery

  • No bribes, gifts, or facilitation payments

  • Transparent dealings with:

    • Port officials

    • Agents

    • Inspectors

8️⃣ Compliance with Laws & Regulations

  • Follow:

    • Flag State laws

    • Port State laws

    • International conventions

  • Violations may lead to:

    • Disciplinary action

    • Dismissal

    • Legal prosecution

Enforcement Onboard

  • Included in:

    • Company SMS

    • Crew handbook

  • Crew sign acknowledgement at joining

  • Violations handled through:

    • Warning

    • Suspension

    • Dismissal

  • Serious cases → reported to company/flag state

Role of Master & Chief Engineer

  • Lead by example

  • Enforce discipline fairly

  • Investigate misconduct

  • Ensure no retaliation against complainants

  • Maintain records

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