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The company's drug and alcohol abuse policy exceeds the
recommendations contained in ocimf's guidelines for the control of
drugs and alcohol on board ship.
With regard to alcohol, this policy is based on the following:
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The maximum permissible blood alcohol content (bac) whilst on board the company's ships is 40mg / 100ml. |
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1 hour of abstinence for each unit of alcohol consumed. |
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Total abstinence from alcohol for 4 hours prior to a period of scheduled responsibility, i.e. Watchkeeping duties, port arrival/departure etc. |
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Flag, port or coastal state requirements, which exceed the requirements of this policy, shall be adhered to as if included in this policy. |
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Any form of drug, with the exception of prescribed drugs, is totally
banned from company managed vessels. Personnel on prescribed drugs
must declare this fact to the master upon joining the vessel, or
upon prescription if prescribed during the period of service
onboard. The master if on prescribed drugs must declare this fact to
the company prior to joining the vessel, or upon prescription during
the period of service onboard
The master monitors the effective implementation
of this policy on board. In addition, officers and ratings shall
undergo appropriate tests carried out during routine medical
examinations, as well as unannounced random tests conducted by
qualified personnel to port state and owner's requirements.
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