Human Rights Policy

Human Rights Management

Shih Wei regards human-rights protection as the core foundation of sustainable operations. We follow internationally recognized human-rights conventions, formulate commitments and implementation guidelines, and ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

We safeguard employees’ freedom of association and collective bargaining; seafarers may freely choose to join a seafarers’ union or a masters’ association, and the Company does not interfere.

Scope

The Human Rights Policy applies to all entities within the Group (including subsidiaries), all employees, and all operations. The same standards are extended to suppliers, outsourcers, contractors, and customers across the value chain.

Since 2023, the Human Rights Policy URL has been added to the order system and email signatures to improve accessibility; advocacy continues so that value-chain partners jointly respect human rights.

During the reporting period, no major suppliers were found to be involved in discrimination, child labor, or forced labor, reflecting the effectiveness of policy implementation. Shih Wei will continue to deepen communication and oversight, joining value chain partners to uphold human rights and promote sustainable development.

Guiding Principles

• UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNUDHR)
• UN Global Compact (UNGC)
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPBHR)
• International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Commitments and Policies

Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. is committed to complying with the human rights protection laws and guidelines in areas where we operate worldwide. Where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights principles and the laws and regulations of a country, we will seek ways to respect internationally recognized human rights principles in our operations to the maximum extent possible. We exercise due diligence to prevent human rights infringements on everyone and build a culture of equality, respect, care, and security within our company by the following principles. We also supervise our value chain partners in the protection of human rights:

1. Prohibit the use of all forms of forced labor
2. Prohibit the hiring of child labor
3. Implement equal employment opportunity and equal treatment, and create a friendly work environment that is diverse and inclusive, free from discrimination, free from harassment, with gender equality, ensuring women's rights, and has zero tolerance for discrimination
4. Provide fair wages, leave system, working hours and equal remuneration that are compliant with the law
5. Ensure the safety and health of the workplace, as well as of the places where we provide meals and accommodation, and strive to protect the physical and mental health of our employees
6. Respect our employees’ right to freedom of association, i.e., the right to form or join any groups or organizations having a common viewpoint or purpose