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Version 02. Original date: 18 April 2013. Version date: 12 June 2015. 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 supports the strategic goals of BOURBON. Through this policy, BOURBON
defines the standards of crewing and the principles on which crewing is conducted throughout the Company.
BOURBON is built on people. BOURBON seafarers support operations, run vessels, and occupy positions to
support them. BOURBON considers all positions and ranks equally important to operate vessels in a safe,
professional and efficient manner. All seafarers have a contributing part in BOURBON’s safety commitment,
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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It 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 develop each seafarer’s potential 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 respecting and abiding 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 monitoring 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 as a result of knowledge, communication and
co-worker trust.
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for all nationalities. BOURBON operates vessels in various points of the world
and promulgates a “blind” policy regarding seafarers’ nationalities, offering equal opportunities to all
seafarers who comply with BOURBON’s standards, regardless of their nationality.
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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 promote transparency and functional reporting.
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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