Progressing well

Employee involvement is crucial for developing the shipping company's health and safety policies. Continuous training, dialogue, and effective management of reports contribute to a safe work environment and ongoing improvement.

These points can be pursued if you have already initiated the DEI agenda in your company

  • Involve employees in the development of the company’s policies, programs, and implementation plans.
  • Allocate responsibility for the implementation of the crew’s health, safety, and psychological security so that no one is in doubt.
  • If the company uses ship managers, clarify your expectations for the onboard work environment and integrate goals and reporting into the contracts.
  • Raise awareness among the crew and emphasize the importance of ongoing education and dialogue.
  • Offer conflict management training.
  • Implement methods to monitor efforts against bullying and harassment.
  • Regularly assess reported incidents, trends, and feedback for continuous improvements (e.g., trust in the reporting system and the number of unreported cases).