We have established Integrated Management System (IMS) incorporating the Quality (ISO 9001:2000), Environment Management (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001) standards and ISM Code requirements. There is absolutely no compromise on the company's policy of quality, safety and environmental protection. In fact, our vessels regularly calling US ports have been recommended for their high standard of safety and pollution prevention measures.

Our Integrated Management System has been approved by DNV and Class NK. The documentation of the IMS has been structured into four tiers as follows:

1.      The Quality Management Manual

2.      Procedures including job descriptions

3.      Work instructions

4.      Forms and records.

The Shore based documentation consists of:

-          Quality Management Manual

-          Technical Department Procedures

-          Accounts Division Procedures

-          Fleet Personnel Office Manual

-          Emergency and Contingency Planning Manual

-          Approved workshops and suppliers

The Shipboard documentation consists of:

-          Quality Management Manual

-          Vessel Operation Manual and Vessel type specific Manual (as per type of ship)

-          Forms Manual

-          SOPEP/SMPEP

-          Emergency and Contingency Planning Manual and Ship Security Plan

-          Health, Safety and Environment Manual

-          Engine Room Procedures and Bridge Management Manual

These Manuals form the very core of our Integrated Management System. They document the policies and procedures to be followed both on board our ships as well as ashore in meticulous detail and to ensure that our aim of ZERO quality losses and “ON TIME ALL THE TIME” is being achieved at all times.

Training forms an integral part of our safety culture and to this end our in-house training institute SIMS imparts pre-joining training and familiarization to all our seafarers.

Finally audits are periodically done every six months in the office and at least yearly on our ships. This assists us to weed out system defects and to continually improve the IMS system to make it more effective and user friendly.