Marine Operation Policy
It is the policy of UIL to carry out marine operations strictly within existing marine regulations and guidelines applicable in the marine industry, to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other third parties.
In pursuance of the above mentioned, the following must be adhered to:
- All UIL and client's company marine procedures shall be applied in all operations.
- Competent marine personnel shall be employed to supervise marine operations.
- No night journey on inland waterways between 1800 hours and 0600 hours except in cases of emergencies involving significant threat to life or property.
- Entire crew members and visitors that come on board shall use life jackets/vests.
- All passengers shall be briefed on marine safety.
- A logbook or register shall be completed for all trips and maintained.
- Lifesaving and firefighting equipment on board shall be regularly always checked and kept in top working condition.
- A good radio communication network manned 24 hours shall be part of contingency planning.
Any marine activity, which is not in agreement with this policy, shall not be started or continued.
