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Cargo Operations Policy

V.Ships has a policy to conduct all cargo operations with high standards of safety and pollution prevention. The company's procedures contained in the Vessel Management System aim to provide safe cargo practices and protect against risks, continually improve skills for emergencies, comply with regulations, and ensure cargo is carefully handled from start to finish. Personnel must be trained on cargo hazards and equipment used.

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Cargo Operations Policy

V.Ships has a policy to conduct all cargo operations with high standards of safety and pollution prevention. The company's procedures contained in the Vessel Management System aim to provide safe cargo practices and protect against risks, continually improve skills for emergencies, comply with regulations, and ensure cargo is carefully handled from start to finish. Personnel must be trained on cargo hazards and equipment used.

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V.

SHIPS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (VMS)

Cargo Operations Policy

In considering that safe cargo operations re integral to its business performance, it is V.Ships policy
that all operations related to loading, stowage, carriage and discharge of all types of cargo are carried
out ensuring high and continually improving standards with regards to safety and the prevention of
pollution.

Procedures for safe cargo operations are contained within the VMS and in particular the various ship
type specific parts. In following and complying with such procedures, the Company’s objectives are to:

1. Provide for safe practices in cargo operations and a safe working environment

2. Establish safeguards against all identified risks

3. Continually improve the skills of personnel ashore and afloat including preparing for
emergencies related to both safety & environmental protection

4. Comply with all regulations, flag state and international law as well as industry codes,
guidelines and best practice

5. Ensure complete care of cargo from loading through to discharge

6. Keep all personnel appraised of known or potential hazards relating to the cargo that may
effect persons, the ship or the environment

7. Ensure relevant personnel are suitably trained in relation to the cargo being handled and the
cargo equipment used.

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Created: October 2007 Revision Number: 03

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