# Company Policies ## 4.1 Overview In safety, health, environmental protection, and workplace practices, outcomes depend on the commitment, competence, motivation, and attitudes of individuals at every level. The policies in this section are reviewed every 12 months to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with **Yachting Concept Monaco**’s objectives. The Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection policy statements are signed by the Director of **Yachting Concept Monaco** and must be displayed on board the yacht and in the office ashore. **Yachting Concept Monaco** recognises the overriding authority of the Master and the Master’s responsibility to make decisions on safety and pollution prevention. The Company will provide the resources necessary to support the Master in discharging these duties. ## 4.2 Safety policy The safe operation of managed yachts and the safety, health, and security of all persons on board are paramount to **Yachting Concept Monaco**. The Company operates a Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and has appointed a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to maintain an effective link between senior management and personnel on board. The DPA encourages dialogue and feedback from all parties involved in, or affected by, the SMS to support continual improvement. This policy aims to reduce the risk of accidents, incidents, and work‑related ill health. The Company will ensure that all personnel involved in the management and operation of yachts receive adequate training and maintain competence. While the objective is to prevent incidents and accidents, the SMS enables an efficient response to emergencies and a safe return to normal operations as soon as practicable. ## 4.3 Environmental protection policy **Yachting Concept Monaco** recognises the adverse impact that pollution has on the marine environment. Masters and crew are expected to adopt a responsible attitude, comply with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and all applicable laws and regulations, and take utmost care to prevent pollution. In the event of a pollution incident involving any managed yacht, **Yachting Concept Monaco** will provide appropriate assistance to the yacht and to Flag and Port States to minimise environmental impact and will assist, as requested, with clean‑up efforts. Waste must be disposed of only through approved procedures and facilities. Environmental protection is the responsibility of every individual involved in the management and operation of yachts and must be applied in all tasks. **Yachting Concept Monaco** is committed to managing yachts to high standards of health, safety, and environmental protection. The Company will meet the duties and obligations imposed on yacht managers by Flag State and other international legislation. ## 4.4 Drugs and alcohol All crew have safety‑ and security‑related roles. The excessive use, misuse, or abuse of drugs or alcohol jeopardises the safety and security of the yacht. While on duty, crew must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Excessive use, misuse, or abuse of drugs or alcohol is a disciplinary offence and may lead to instant dismissal. The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs and substances is a criminal offence. **Yachting Concept Monaco** will assist appropriate drug law‑enforcement agencies to fulfil their functions. Unannounced drug testing of crew may be conducted on a random basis by a third party appointed by **Yachting Concept Monaco**. ## 4.5 Fatigue **Yachting Concept Monaco** recognises the risks associated with fatigued personnel in yacht operations. The Company will assist Owners and Masters to ensure that yachts are adequately manned with sufficient, trained, and appropriately qualified crew so that all legislation, guidance, and advice relating to hours of work and rest are complied with and followed. All personnel on board must comply with Hours of Work and Rest requirements. Each month, personnel must complete a day‑by‑day record of hours of rest, to be verified by the Master, enabling monitoring of compliance with minimum requirements. ## 4.6 Harassment and bullying Harassment or bullying includes intimidation, coercion, interference with the work of others, and conduct based on gender or other protected characteristics that is unwanted, unreasonable, and/or offensive to the recipient. **Yachting Concept Monaco** will not tolerate such conduct. Cyberbullying—the use of electronic communications to harass, embarrass, humiliate, threaten, or intimidate— is also prohibited. Use of the yacht’s or Company’s communication systems for such purposes is a serious breach of the Company Code of Conduct and will result in disciplinary action against the perpetrators. **Yachting Concept Monaco** treats all complaints of harassment and bullying seriously and in confidence. Affected individuals may report concerns to a Senior Officer on board or to a manager ashore. If an individual does not feel comfortable raising a complaint personally, a friend or colleague may do so on their behalf. No individual will be penalised for making a good‑faith complaint. Vexatious or malicious complaints may themselves be subject to disciplinary action. ## 4.7 Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct for the Merchant Navy defines acceptable and unacceptable conduct and provides the framework for disciplinary action. A digital copy is available on board and can be downloaded [here](https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/resources/partnership-publications/code-of-conduct-for-the-merchant-navy/). ## 4.8 Implementation **Yachting Concept Monaco** will ensure that all policies are implemented and maintained throughout the organisation, on board and ashore, through a schedule of audits and checks. The Company will verify that policies are displayed in relevant locations, understood by crew, and supported by the required procedures in practice.