HSEQ Policies

Our Commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality

At Hersek Shipyard, Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) form the cornerstone of all our ship repair and shipbuilding activities. We operate with a sustainable, risk-based approach, ensuring the highest standards for our employees, business partners, and the marine environment.

Health and Safety Policy

The health and safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors are our fundamental priorities. We are committed to conducting our operations safely, responsibly, and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. In line with this commitment, we aim to:

• Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel and visitors.
• Proactive Prevention: Prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses through proactive safety practices.
• Environmental Protection: Protect the marine and natural environment by minimizing pollution and environmental impact.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with national and international maritime regulations and standards.
• Safety Culture & Training: Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through training, communication, and encouraging all personnel to actively participate in our safety culture.

Quality Policy

Our mission is to provide innovative, high-quality solutions that add value to our customers and employees. Operating within the framework of our Quality Management System, we adopt a risk-based thinking approach and the principle of continuous improvement. We commit to delivering the best service by:

• Customer Focus: Considering our customers as business partners and meeting the expectations of all stakeholders at the highest level.
• Ethics & Innovation: Acting in accordance with ethical principles while prioritizing innovation and digitalization.
• Standard Compliance: Providing services in accordance with national and international maritime standards and full legal compliance.
• Risk Management: Systematically managing processes, evaluating operational risks, and taking proactive actions to reduce them.
• Employee Development: Increasing the competence of our employees, supporting their continuous development, and keeping communication channels always open.
• Stakeholder Cooperation: Working in effective cooperation with our suppliers to achieve common goals.
• System Effectiveness: Ensuring our quality requirements are adopted at all levels and continuously improving the effectiveness of our Quality Management System.

Environmental Policy

We accept the protection of the environment as one of our core responsibilities and pledge to act with a sustainable environmental management approach. To protect ecosystem integrity and biodiversity, we commit to:

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with national and international environmental laws and regulations.
• Resource & Waste Management: Managing processes from the planning stage to reduce waste at the source, ensure recycling, and protect natural resources.
• Energy & Climate Action: Reducing our impact on climate change by prioritizing energy efficiency, opting for advanced technologies, and increasing the use of renewable and clean energy sources.
• Pollution Prevention: Taking all necessary measures to prevent marine, air, and soil pollution.
• Risk Control: Assessing environmental risks, being prepared for potential accidents, and minimizing impacts.
• Awareness & Training: Organizing training programs to raise environmental awareness among our employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Consistently monitoring and improving our environmental management system and performance.