Policy
Quality
Samskip's objective is to be a leader in its field by developing the standard of quality, and by employing skilful and satisfied employees. This will promote increased operational quality, as well as greater profitability and growth for the company.
To obtain its goals, Samskip applies the ideology of total quality management in its daily operations.
Samskip will without exception meet official requirements concerning its operations.
The company aspires to ensure the safety of food products during transportation and storage and for that purpose, it has implemented active internal control based on the Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points quality standard (HACCP).
Samskip places emphasis on fulfilling its undertakings for service and handling of goods by preventing defects and loss through safe and reliable working procedures.
Samskip intends to excel in the quality of its services. All operations of the company will implement an efficient quality management system.
Samskip's objective is to increase quality, to strengthen its image and to create a desirable workplace and an attractive service company.
Environment
Samskip aims to protect and preserve the environment. Samskip is determined to operate in such a way that conserves nature and minimises disruption of the eco-system.
Samskip plans to carry out the above policy in the following manner:
- By systematically inspecting the status of environmental issues within the company.
- By implementing and preserving the work ethics and work procedures that Samskip's quality system, including the International Safety Management code (ISM code), requires.
- By continuous training and development of personnel.
- By informing and communicating with personnel.
- By implementing improvements when applicable.
- By regularly reviewing policy and procedures.
Since success of environmental preservation is contingent on the positive attitude of all personnel, it is vital to ensure that everyone within the company is well aware of the company's environmental policy and its objectives. Therefore, Samskip places emphasis on informing all its personnel of the policy and creating a positive sentiment towards company policy, and goals concerning environmental issues.
Samskip observes all laws and regulations covering environmental matters within its working surroundings, including The International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG code), and the European agreement concerning the carriage of hazardous goods by road (ARD code).
Safety
Samskip is determined to operate in such a way that best secures the safety of its personnel and others.
Samskip plans to carry out the above policy in the following manner:
- By systematically inspecting the status of safety related issues within the company.
- By implementing and preserving the work ethics and modus operandi of Samskip's quality system, including the International Safety Management code (ISM code), that best ensures the safety and security of company personnel.
- By continuous training and development of personnel.
- By informing and communicating with personnel.
- By implementing improvements when applicable.
- By regularly reviewing policy and procedures.
Since the success of safety related issues is contingent on the positive attitude of all personnel, it is vital to ensure that everyone within the company is well aware of the company's safety policy and objectives. Therefore, Samskip places emphasis on informing all its personnel of the policy, and creating a positive sentiment towards company policy and goals regarding safety related matters.
Samskip observes all laws and regulations covering safety related matters within its working surroundings, including the international regulations on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG code), and the European agreement concerning the carriage of hazardous goods by road (ARD code).
