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    This whistleblowing policy outlines procedures for reporting misconduct or illegal activities within the company. It encourages reporting of issues like crimes, health and safety violations, environmental damage, dishonesty, or other unethical conduct to company representatives. It assures whistleblowers that their identity will be kept confidential and protects them from retaliation. The policy provides multiple channels to report concerns, including directly to managers, a whistleblowing hotline, email, app, or online form.

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    This whistleblowing policy outlines procedures for reporting misconduct or illegal activities within the company. It encourages reporting of issues like crimes, health and safety violations, environmental damage, dishonesty, or other unethical conduct to company representatives. It assures whistleblowers that their identity will be kept confidential and protects them from retaliation. The policy provides multiple channels to report concerns, including directly to managers, a whistleblowing hotline, email, app, or online form.

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    Whistleblowing Policy

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    Raven Lee Paler
    This whistleblowing policy outlines procedures for reporting misconduct or illegal activities within the company. It encourages reporting of issues like crimes, health and safety violations, environmental damage, dishonesty, or other unethical conduct to company representatives. It assures whistleblowers that their identity will be kept confidential and protects them from retaliation. The policy provides multiple channels to report concerns, including directly to managers, a whistleblowing hotline, email, app, or online form.

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    WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY

    We are committed to conducting our business with honesty and integrity and expect all staff, whether ashore or
    at sea to maintain these high standards.

    You must comply with International Law as mandated by IMO conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL and the
    National Laws of the Port State the vessel is in.

    Non-compliance and malpractice is unacceptable and will be taken very seriously.

    If, at any time, you are aware of, or suspect, any of the events listed below, report the matter to the Company
    immediately so that we can deal with it appropriately. Failure to notify is considered grounds for disciplinary
    action including dismissal.

    The following examples qualify as information which may be raised under this policy:

    • A crime is being, has been, is suspected, or is likely to be committed;


    • Non-compliance with legislation and/or Company procedures, in particular health and safety at work;
    • Environmental damage;
    • Dishonesty, either verbally, written or through deliberate falsification of official log books or records;
    • Malpractice or unethical conduct;
    • Breach of legal obligation or regulatory requirement;
    • Miscarriage of justice; and
    • Deliberate concealment of any of the above

    Notification
    If you have a legitimate concern and believe that the information relates to one of the above subjects raise the
    matter with the Master, the DPA or other Company representative who may be able to agree a way of resolving
    the concern quickly and effectively.

    If you prefer not to raise the matter with your management or you feel management did not address the
    matter adequately, contact:
    Email: whistleblower@vships.com
    Emails to the above email address will be monitored on a regular basis.
    Telephone: +44 (0) 141 305 7721 (voice) Text: +44 (0) 7624 802240
    The Whistleblowing Hotline is connected to an answer machine which is monitored on a regular basis

    NOTE: EFFECTIVE FROM THE 1ST APRIL 2019 THE WHISTLEBLOWER DETAILS WILL CHANGE
    App: Download the “Speaking Up” app and use access code vships
    Telephone: +44 (0) 121 395 2585
    Online: https://wrs.expolink.co.uk/vships
    You do not have to give your nam e and there is no punishm ent for m aking a genuine report

    Victimisation of a “whistleblower”, or attempting to deter someone from reporting is regarded as


    a serious disciplinary offence and will result in disciplinary action.

    Any costs incurred in a legitimate case e.g. use of personal cell phone, can be claimed back from the Crew
    Manning Office once you have disembarked.

    __________________________
    General Manager / Managing Director
    <Company>

    Core Policy – Whistleblowing Revision: 5.1

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