Operating tankers carries a responsibility to people, cargo, the vessel and the marine environment. At BWT, safety is not a separate department. It is built into how every voyage is planned, carried out and reviewed, under a Safety Management System aligned with the ISM Code.
Safe operations rest on routine, not improvisation.
People
Seafarers are trained, certified and familiar with the cargo they handle. Regular drills and clear procedures prepare every crew member to act correctly under pressure.
Vessel
A structured Planned Maintenance System keeps the main engine, cargo pumps, piping and safety equipment in sound condition. Statutory and class surveys are planned ahead to avoid unplanned downtime.
Cargo
Quantity and quality control, contamination prevention, and measurement using calibrated tank tables and applicable industry standards.
Environment
Pollution prevention is part of daily operations, supported by SOPEP, MARPOL compliance and ballast water management.
Emergency Preparedness
Regular drills cover fire, abandon ship, man overboard, enclosed space rescue and oil spill response under the vessel’s SOPEP. Contact between the vessel and the shore team is maintained at all times, so support and decisions are never far away.
Ship Security
BWT applies the ISPS Code through a Ship Security Plan, with a Ship Security Officer onboard and a Company Security Officer ashore. Access control, security drills and security-level procedures protect the crew, the vessel and the cargo.
Ship–Shore Responsibility
Every vessel has a direct line to management ashore. A Designated Person Ashore (DPA) links the vessel with senior management, and the Master holds overriding authority to take any decision necessary for safety and environmental protection.
Vetting SIRE 2.0
BWT maintains its vessels in readiness for SIRE 2.0 vetting inspections and continuously develops its operating procedures in line with applicable OCIMF requirements.
Quality
Quality means doing what we agreed: accurate cargo documentation, timely reporting and clear communication throughout each voyage. We value feedback from charterers and terminals and use it to improve how we work.
Continuous Improvement
Near-miss reporting, internal audits and procedure updates in line with evolving regulations. Lessons learned from inspections, audits and near-misses are shared with both the vessel and the shore team.