Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality

Strategy, Accreditation & Compliance

To maintain the Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Quality standards (HSSEQ), FOS incorporates robust and integrated management systems, tailored to the requirements of our operations in diverse geographical locations and business environments. Our strategy is to stay ahead of the curve by constantly investing in HSSEQ related areas including clean technologies, and effective employee training programmes to deliver long-term performance improvements.

The Company has demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest levels of quality and services through the Bureau Veritas accreditation in 2018, compliance to International Safety Management codes (ISM) and terms set by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF). Bureau Veritas accreditation includes Quality Management Standard ISO 9001: 2015, the Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001:2015, and the Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard ISO 45001:2015.

FOS is determined to continue maintaining our HSSEQ standards. In addition to the accreditation and compliance to ISM and OCIMF, the Company conducts periodic assessment of operational efficiency to identify opportunities to add value, create value chain partnerships in the international maritime services industry, and ultimately improve the quality of our services.

People

We believe that our People are our most valuable assets and understand the role we have to promote workplace diversity.

Due to its importance, FOS works to promote employee wellbeing, in order to attract and retain local top talent. All members of the FOS team are trained to collectively build a sustainable working environment and future.

We take pride in our diverse team and global presence. We have a rich mix of backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, skills and knowledge that strengthen our business performance and success, in combination with our hiring and retention strategy.

Environment

The Company simultaneously fulfills effective duties to care for operational safety, human health and environmental wellbeing, while sustainably improving the quality of FOS services and products.

The Company promotes multiple initiatives concerning environmental awareness and protection including "Zero Spills" in all operations, campaigning to stop single use plastics, reducing food waste and general waste management.

Health & Safety

The Company is committed to provide safe and healthy working conditions to prevent work-related injuries and ill health through:

Zero Incident achievement
Implementation of Integrated Safety Program
Reinforcement of the 'You and I Will Go Home Safely' priority
Stop Work obligation for any unsafe act and work

FOS provides consultation and participation of workers for work-related health and safety issues and establishes, implements and maintains processes needed for internal and external communications relevant to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) system.

FOS is committed to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks.

The Company's commitment towards occupational health and safety of its workers is realised through ISO 45001 certification.

Security

FOS adopts a security policy in order to consistently foster a secure working environment onshore and on board all managed vessels. The Company is dedicated to preventing a list of security breaches including theft, vandalism, terrorism and more in all working locations. All facilities dealing with vessels follow the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). FOS is dedicated to evaluating and monitoring the security aspects of all shore-based facilities and managed vessels. The Company will set up protection against recognised risks in accordance to existing laws and regulations.

FOS maintains the following security-related initiatives:

Security Drills: Regular security drills are conducted and scheduled across all facilities and vessels to test preparedness and response capabilities in various security scenarios.
ISPS Code Compliance: We strictly adhere to the ISPS Code established by the IMO. This ensures that all our facilities dealing with vessels maintain rigorous security protocols to safeguard against security threats.

Environmental Protection

FOS is committed to sustainability and seeks to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment. This is done through the responsible use of resources with a mindset of reducing waste, pollution and safeguarding the environment by improving energy efficiency.

The Company maintains the following environmental protection-related initiatives:

Compliance with MARPOL Convention, requirements of ISO 14001 certification and other applicable environmental regulations
Identifying and mitigating sources of potential environmental risks
Protecting biodiversity by striving for “Zero Oil Spill”
Education, training and motivating all employees to be environmentally responsible
Continuous improvement of environmental performance through defining, monitoring and reviewing environmental targets

Quality

FOS strives for excellent quality and aims to understand current and future needs of our Clients to exceed expectations. The Company's commitment to quality is supported by ISO 9001 certification.

The Company will provide all necessary resources to support this HSSEQ policy and has clearly defined roles, responsibilities, accountability and authority for each employee.

FOS is committed to comply with applicable legal requirements, mandatory rules and regulations, and other relevant requirements.

It is the duty of each employee to comply with this HSSEQ policy. All employees will be held accountable for each individual performance and the performance of those working under the individual's supervision.

This FOS HSSEQ policy applies to all FOS employees and subcontractors, and will be reviewed annually to ensure relevance and suitability.