- Provide for safe practices in ship operations and a safe working environment;
- Establish safeguards against all identified risks; and to
- Continuously improve Safety Management Skills of its personnel ashore and on board ships, including preparing for emergency responses related both to safety and environment protection.
- Mandatory rules and regulations; and
- Applicable codes, guidelines and standards issued by the Transport Authority, Flag Administrations, Classification Societies and the International Maritime Organisations.
For achieving and maintaining these standards, the Company is certified in quality management and is accredited under ISO Quality 9001:2008. It adopts a Safety Management System that is fully compliant with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for its vessels larger than 500 gross tonnes and furthermore conforms to the ISPS code.
In December 2015 Tug Malta achieved the internationally recognised ISO 14001:2004 certification for its commitment to environmental management.
Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Policy
Tug Malta is committed to pursue a policy of the highest standards of service quality levels and environmental consciousness.
Policy Statement
At Tug Malta Ltd, we are committed to providing exceptional towage services while prioritizing quality, environmental regulations, and the health and safety of our employees, clients, and the communities in which we operate.
Along with the mandatory requirements laid down by IMO, relevant Flag States, Classification Societies, Maritime Organisations and the NCV code of the Maltese Flag, we voluntarily adhere to all the principles of ISO 9001,14001, and 45001 to ensure that our operations are effective, efficient, and responsible.
Quality Commitment
Top Management has established, implemented and maintained a quality policy that:
1. is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization and supports its strategic direction;
2. provides a framework for setting quality objectives;
3. includes a commitment to satisfy applicable requirements;
4. includes a commitment to continual improvement of the quality management system.
The quality policy is established as follows:
Tug Malta Ltd is committed to render towage services in a responsible and profitable manner, whilst striving for a high level of quality, safety, customer satisfaction and maintaining its competitiveness through risk-based thinking approach quality management system and in compliance to the legal and safety requirement.
Environmental Commitment
Top Management has established, implement, and maintain an Environmental Policy that:
1. is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization, including the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of its activities.
2. includes a commitment to the protection of the environment, including prevention of pollution, relevant to the context of the organization.
3. Includes a commitment to fulfil its compliance obligations.
4. commitment to a continual improvement of the Environmental Management System to enhance environmental performance.
The Environmental Policy established as follows:
Tug Malta Ltd is committed to conducting environmentally responsible maritime operations, including compliance with regulations, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, sustainable resource management, waste reduction, education, continuous improvement, community engagement, emergency preparedness, and transparent reporting.
Occupational Health and Safety Commitment
Top Management has established, implement, and maintain a OH&S Policy that:
1. includes a commitment to provide safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health and is appropriate to the purpose, size and context of the organization and to the specific nature of the OH&S risks and opportunities.
2. Includes a commitment to fulfil legal requirements and other requirements.
3. Includes a commitment to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks
4. Includes a commitment to continual improvement of the OH&S management system.
5. Includes a commitment to consultation and participation of workers, and, where they exist, worker’s representative.
Tug Malta Ltd. is dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment by proactively identifying and minimizing occupational health and safety risks, fostering employee engagement, and adhering to legal standards, with a commitment to continuous improvement and communication.
Integration and Continuous Improvement
• We will integrate quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems into our business operations.
• We will regularly monitor, review, and improve our policies, objectives, and procedures to enhance performance and sustainability.
• We will engage stakeholders, including employees, clients, and suppliers, in our commitment to quality, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety.
Responsibility and Accountability
• The management of Tug Malta is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to implement this policy effectively.
• All employees are responsible for adhering to this policy and actively participating in our quality, environmental, and health and safety initiatives.
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
This Policy is communicated to all staff and available to relevant interested parties.