Our Policies
Nereus Shipping S.A. fosters cooperation with authorities and prioritizes ethical excellence in all operations.
Safety and Environmental Protection Policy
Nereus Shipping S.A. is committed to promoting safety at sea, preventing human injury and loss of life, protecting the environment, and safeguarding property. Our Safety Management System (SMS) integrates International and National Regulations, as also industry standards to achieve these objectives.
Key Objectives:
- Prevent loss of life, personal injury, and damage to ships, cargo, and the environment.
- Assess risks and establish safeguards to operate within ALARP standards.
- Provide safe practices and a secure working environment.
- Continuously improve personnel skills in safety and environmental management.
Functional Requirements of the SMS:
- Appoint dedicated personnel for safety and environmental oversight.
- Implement procedures aligned with international legislation and industry standards.
- Operate a robust risk management system.
- Monitor and improve safety and pollution prevention in all operations.
- Enhance emergency preparedness and response.
- Ensure compliance with all marine regulations.
- Define authority levels and communication lines between shore and ship.
- Conduct regular inspections, audits, and maintenance.
- Promote energy-saving and waste management practices.
- Take corrective and preventive actions to improve the SMS.
- Investigate accidents and near misses, sharing lessons learned.
- Foster a “just” culture.
- Provide resources to implement the SMS effectively.
All shore and sea staff are responsible for upholding this policy, with senior officers and management leading by example.
Health Policy
Nereus Shipping S.A. prioritizes health and hygiene, ensuring that all shore and sea personnel operate in safe and sanitary conditions.
Key Commitments:
- Appoint personnel responsible for overseeing health and hygiene matters.
- Establish procedures for maintaining a healthy working environment.
- Comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards, applying responsible practices where none exist.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate health and hygiene risks affecting employees, contractors, or the public.
- Assess employee medical fitness at hiring and periodically as needed.
- Provide medical services for occupational illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
- Implement protective measures and monitor health risks to employees.
- Collaborate with authorities to develop responsible health and hygiene regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of personal medical information, sharing only when legally required or with consent.
- Offer voluntary programs to promote mental health, well-being, and personal safety.
This policy supports a culture of care, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all.
Security Management Policy
Nereus Shipping S.A. is committed to managing security risks (physical and cyber) through an effective Security Management System that complies with the ISPS Code, IMO, and industry requirements.
Key Objectives:
- Develop and maintain:
- Ship Security Plans to detect threats and prevent incidents.
- Cyber Security Manuals for both shore and vessel operations.
- Shore Premises Security plan
- Assign clear security responsibilities to appropriate staff, also ensuring
- Collaborate with authorities and act on their advice.
- Promote security and cybersecurity awareness across all employees.
- Establish a system for reporting and recording all security and cybersecurity incidents.
- Implement and verify security measures on board and ashore. Implement specific cybersecurity measures for both on-board and shore-based operations to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, and unauthorized access
- Provide resources and support for security responsibilities.
- Investigate and report security breaches.
- Create contingency and recovery plans and emphasis to business continuation
- Monitor and update security procedures as needed.
