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Regulatory Frameworks

There are a number of international regulations and guidelines within the maritime industry that are designed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of seafarers, and a reduction in the risk of accidents at sea.

These include local legislation on drug and alcohol testing, international agreements, maritime guidelines and charter party clauses, including those of the major oil companies. Concateno can provide expertise and policy guidelines for your specific needs.

For further information on regulations and guidelines applicable your company, please contact us.

The following provides details of some useful resources regarding requirements for implementing drug and alcohol testing

• United States Coast Guard (USCG)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)
• Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
• International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS)
• International Safety Management Code (ISM)
• Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy and Compliance (DOT)

 
United States Coast Guard (USCG)

USCG regulations apply to all vessels entering US Coastal waters, and requires that each vessel has the capability to perform crew drug and alcohol testing within 3 hours of a reportable incident

http://www.uscg.mil/

Especially consult:

Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/gmhome.htm

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

The IMO sets standards for the operation of vessels at sea and from this the ISM, The International Safety Management Code, was formed. The ISM Code provides recommended standards that should be adopted in order to safeguard against 'identifiable risks.’ including those of drug and alcohol misuse.

http://www.imo.org/home.asp

International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)

This a maritime body providing rules and regulations and representing the interests of Tanker Owners

http://www.intertanko.com/

Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

A maritime body for companies trading oil by sea

http://www.ocimf.com/

International Maritime Health Association (IMHA)

http://www.imha.net/

World Health Organization (WHO)

http://www.who.int/en/

European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS)

The European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS), an organisation focused to provide an independent forum for all aspects of workplace drug testing

http://www.ewdts.org/

International Safety Management Code (ISM)

http://www.ismcode.net/

Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy and Compliance (DOT)

http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/

 

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