The objective of this policy is to develop a drug and alcohol free work place, which will help to ensure a safe and productive working environment. Use and misuse of alcohol, drugs and illegal substances impair the ability of an employee to perform his/her duties and may endanger the employee, his/her co-workers and the public as well as property.

The use or possessions of drugs, or illegal substances and abuse or possession of illegal quantities of alcohol is strictly forbidden onboard this vessel. The owner of this vessel will co-operate fully with the coast guard, police or other public authorities in the prosecution of any person using, possessing or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other illegal substances onboard.
Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action including termination. The policy applies to all employees of the company regarding of rank or position and include temporary employees. Search procedures, conducted under reasonable cause, such as inspection of cabins and luggage will be maintained as part of the company’s security measures. All employees will be expected to cooperate when there is reasonable suspicion to believe that an employee may be in possession of drugs or alcohol.

Monitoring the policy:

The company can have unannounced / random testing of the employees to monitor this policy. There can also be with cause testing, which will be based on one or several of the following criteria:

Special circumstances:
Inspections can be carried out when drug or alcohol is found within a safety critical area, or information from reliable sources like police regarding possession of drug or alcohol can be criteria. It is important that caution and discretion must be shown in such circumstances.

Behavior:
A certain type of behavior at the work place can cause suspicion about drug and alcohol use. Such behavior can be expressed through: unusual behavior, troubled balance, unusual manner of speaking, obvious change of personality, smell / sight of alcohol / drugs.

Incidents:
Certain incidents/ events can raise suspicions regarding an individual’s behavior. Testing with cause can be carried out independent of the incidents has caused damage or not.

Testing with serious accidents:
Testing can be actual because the police investigators demands it, the internal investigation in the company demands it, or the involved parts demands it to be clear of suspicion.

Kjell Lundal
Managing Director

02 May 2011