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How Can The Shipping Companies Benefit from The Strict Safety Policies?

by Anika Shah Manager
Operating a ship crew management company is not an easy task. Every now and then, new rules and regulations regarding the protection of the marine environment or the personnel present on the ship are introduced. Whilst the newly introduced regulations might seem a bit intimidating at the beginning, the company will surely benefit in the long run. The shipping companies operate the ships under the ISM code for ensuring that the safety of the crew on the ship is not compromised at any cost.

In this article, we will talk about the top 5 ways by which a company can benefit from the new strict safety policies introduced.

1. A Healthier Crew

Shipping companies leave no stone unturned in making sure that the entire crew is fit and healthy and therefore aims to eradicate every sign of fatigue and stress that they undergo in order to ensure a timely operation of the ships.

2. Increased Efficiency

The main reason behind the implementation of the safety policies on the ships is to ensure the safety of the crewmembers in spite of the absence of immediate medical facilities.

3. Reduction in the Cost of Medical Treatment

In the instances of an injury to a professional in the ship, the company has to bear the entire cost of the treatment at the nearest port. Since the cost of such treatments is often high, it is beneficial for the professionals.

4. Reduction in the Number of Leaves

Since a ship has a limited number of people working on it, absence of even a single person can make the operations of the ship suffer and some tasks may end up in being compromised. A strict safety policy will ensure that people will not fall sick time to time and therefore it will mean that the number of absentees will also decrease.

5. Reduction in the Maintenance Cost of the Machinery

The safety and health policies on the ships also include the safe and proper operation of the machinery. If safety measures are being adhered to regularly, a lot of money will be saved in the repair and damage costs of the entire machinery and systems on the ship.

These were some of the benefits that the shipping management companies can get out of the safety guidelines issued for the personnel on the ships. If you are in search of hiring new crew for a vessel, you can contact Westline, one of the best providers of shipping management services.

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About Anika Shah Junior   Manager

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