Shih Wei Policy
Shih Wei Navigation has been upholding the four safety policies since foundation, namely the safety of lives, safety of ships, safety of cargos, and safety of environments, which have been serving as the profound cultural heritage within the Company that all onshore personnel and sea crews shall understand and abide by.
Safety of lives tops the four policies at Shih Wei Navigation because it is our belief that only when safety of lives is guaranteed can we guarantee the safety of ships and take into account cargos and environments. We conduct safety management in accordance with stringent domestic and foreign laws and regulations.
Safety of Lives |
To safely and effectively maintain and operate the fleet managed and operated by the Company so that the Company, the crew members and visitors, whether onboard or ashore, can obtain a safe and healthy working environment.. |
Safety of Ships |
In addition to adhering to the sailing and engineering skills, onshore personnel and sea crews have to ensure that the safety, survival, fire distinguishing and pollution prevention equipment on board can always be compliant with the highest standards of international conventions. |
Safety of Cargos |
The ship at all times when loading and uploading, safety inspection of all the equipment systems should also be carried afterward, and after loading, fastening procedures should also be carried to maintain the safety of the cargo. |
Safety of Environments |
Prevent incidents of oil spills or discharges and dumping of garbage or toxic substances in the waters the ship navigates and abide by the environmental control regulations and rules on air, water, and general environment set by the competent authorities or in accordance with international norms. |
Ensure Safety of Lives
Under the “Shih Wei Policies”, personnel safety is top priority. In accordance with the MLC, safety measures are implemented to protect seafarers and prevent accidents. Crew on board are equipped with appropriate workwear, safety footwear, and other PPE, and are required to wear them as specified during duty. If illness or injury occurs while at sea, first aid is administered by the Master or another qualified officer in accordance with Chapter 7 (Shipboard Medical Care) of the Shih Wei MLC Compliance Manual, and the Company is notified for further handling.
Ensure Safety of Ships
To reduce navigational incidents and achieve the goal of safe maritime transportation, Shih Wei's fleet regularly arranges education and training and provides hands-on instruction related to assigned duties to raise safety awareness and responsibility.
To uphold ship safety and zero navigational accidents, all cargoes entrusted for carriage are properly and safely loaded in accordance with the IMSBC Code, IMDG Code, MARPOL, and SOLAS. For equipment reliability, crew are required to perform maintenance as per manufacturers' manuals and recommended schedules.
Ensure Safety of Cargos
We agree on Cargo Exclusion Clauses with Charterers. Vessels designated to carry specified cargo during the contract period must hold appropriate certificates proving compliance with conditions permitted by the issuing classification society. Charterers are required to ensure that cargo loading/ unloading, stowage, and carriage comply with IMO and local laws. The Company and vessels retain relevant certificates. Cargo loading and carriage follow SOLAS, and, where applicable, the IMSBC Code and IMDG Code to ensure dangerous goods are fully compliant with IMDG and related international and port-state requirements. Prior to loading, Charterers must provide a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods or a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Ensure Safety of Environments
Maintain up-to-date awareness of relevant domestic and international regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
| Regulations/Policies | Response Measures |
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Taiwan -
Climate Change Response Act
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Implemented ISO 14064-1 organizational GHG inventory in 2023; target parent-company external assurance in 2024 and subsidiaries/fleet external assurance in 2025. |
| IMO - MARPOL |
Bilge water and sewage are treated via onboard systems and discharged in accordance with regulations to protect local waters and marine ecology. |
| IMO - International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, BWMC |
Vessels are equipped with ballast water treatment systems and follow ballast-water management procedures. |
| IMO - MARPOLSulphur cap |
Fuels are low sulphur to reduce SOx emissions and air pollution. |
