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Version 01. Original date: 18 April 2013. Version date: N/A. Valid version only on QMS site.
Policy prepared by: Head of Crewing. Approved by: COMEX. Validated by: Quality Director of BOURBON.
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The BOURBON Crewing Policy is supporting the strategic goals of BOURBON. Through this policy,
BOURBON is defining the standards of crewing and the principles on which Crewing is conducted
throughout the company.
BOURBON recognizes our seafarers as a primary asset and our most valuable resource. BOURBON
considers all positions and ranks as equally important to operate vessels in a safe, professional and efficient
manner. All seafarers have a contributing part in BOURBON
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s commitment safety, to our clients, and the
operational standard and quality that is BOURBON.
To meet our standards BOURBON will give priority to:
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is defined as the sum of skill, experience and application. It is a priority to train
all seafarers according to the standards of BOURBON and to value level of experience. When
applying both skills and experience to a situation, BOURBON defines this as Application. BOURBON
does its utmost to improve skills and development potential of each seafarer through a specific skill
development program.
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BOURBON commits to abide by the international legislation and
agreements that regulate the crewing and employment of seafarers. When operating in areas,
regions, countries where the working conditions of seafarers are regulated by mutual collective
agreements, BOURBON commits to respect and abide by such agreements.
BOURBON believes that a total remunerations and benefits package is a vital part of building a long
term relationship with our employees.
BOURBON commits to monitor its retention rate for senior officers and does its utmost to improve it.
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Employee health and safety is fundamental to the operating
philosophy of BOURBON. BOURBON believes that safety comes through knowledge,
communication and co-worker trust.
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whatever nationalities are. BOURBON operates vessel wherever in the world
and promulgates a “blind” policy regar
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BOURBON will evaluate and implement tools to support the crewing functions on
both management and Affiliate level. BOURBON will strive to deploy uniform tools that enhance and
facilitate the quality of our crewing services and promotes transparency and functional reporting.
Christian Lefèvre
Chief Executive Officer
Gaël Bodénès
Chief Operating Officer
Laurent Renard
Chief Financial Officer
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