Odfjell is a leading company in the
global market for transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids,
edible oils and other special products.
Corporate Social Responsibility:
Odfjell’s corporate social
responsibility encompasses quality, health, safety and care for the environment
as well as business ethics, human rights, non-discrimination and
anti-corruption.
We aim at sustainable development for
our investors, customers, employees and the communities in which we operate
through balancing financial results and corporate social responsibility within
our sphere of influence.
We work in accordance with
international and national regulations that govern our business and take
positive measures beyond mandatory compliance.
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Ship Recycling:
Fleet renewal is necessary to improve
efficiency. Demolition or recycling of ships has not been internationally
regulated and the work often takes place under inadequate conditions. This is a
concern for both Odfjell and the shipping industry in general.
The high expectations mean that all
Odfjell vessels, regardless of age, must maintain a certain quality. Therefore,
when a ship is to be phased out it is normally in a condition that makes sale
for further trading a reasonable alternative. When ships are sold for further
trading Odfjell may not dictate their future recycling procedures.
However, until the announced IMO
Convention of Ship Recycling enters into force, Odfjell will follow the
industry’s own “Interim Measures for Shipowners intending to sell Ships for
Recycling” with guidelines on yard selection, inventory of hazardous materials,
gas freeing and reporting to flag state.
For mapping of hazardous materials
Odfjell uses the Green Passport Inventory concept developed by the
classification societies.
All Odfjell owned ships above 20 years of age shall
have such an inventory list.
Source: Odfjell website.
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