Global Chartering Limited (GCL) is focused on valuing employees, Ship Managers and seafarers and to respecting their human rights, complying with applicable national legislation and the International Labour Organization Maritime Labour Convention.
GCL wishes to promote human rights through active engagement with industry stakeholders, and the contractual obligations we impose upon our employees, Ship Managers and contractors and suppliers to the business.
GCL shall not discriminate against any individual based on their race, gender, identity, religion, age, social status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
GCL shall not tolerate disrespectful or inappropriate behaviour, harassment, intimidation or unfair treatment, or retaliation of any kind by our employees, or by Ship Managers.
GCL shall not tolerate child labour, forced labour, and modern slavery in any of our corporate operations and those of Ship Managers.
GCL is committed to working towards a goal of zero accidents, injuries, and promoting the general wellbeing of employees and seafarers. This is reflected in our Health and Safety Policy and operational procedures.
GCL, through its contracting agreements, obliges Ship Managers to respect the conditions of seafarer’s employment rights as outlined in the Maritime Labour Convention.
Where GCL contracts a Ship Manager with private security personnel onboard, the personnel must comply with local and international laws, and relevant international standards such as the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
All security personnel onboard must be screened for past abuses of human rights, adequately equipped, and trained in the use of force and rules of engagement. Security personnel must be instructed to exercise restraint and caution, prioritising the prevention of injuries or fatalities, and the peaceful resolution of security incidents.
This Human Rights Policy shall be implemented through our procurement process, internal audit, and with the use of independent external auditors.
Should any employee, seafarer, or other type of stakeholder identify a potential breach of this Human Rights Policy, they must immediately report the occurrence using our Whistleblower Policy.
We will include details of how this Human Rights Policy is being implemented in our Annual Environmental and Social Report.
Violations of this Human Rights Policy by our employees may subject the person involved to disciplinary actions and other consequences as prescribed by law.
Violations of this Human Rights Policy by contracted Ship Managers may lead to contract termination and other penalties.
GCL shall cooperate with all government authorities and may commence legal actions against employees or companies found guilty of inappropriate behaviour covered by the Human Rights Policy.
This Human Rights Policy derives from the:
This Human Rights Policy, together with all other aspects of the GCL Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) will undergo annual review by the GCL senior leadership team.
For more information about this Human Rights Policy, its content and/or application, please contact: [email protected]
