ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIATIVES

We currently hold certification for the ISO 14001:2015 international standard,
which is an environmental management system.

Environmental Management System(EMS)

Daiichi Tanker Co., Ltd. has established and implements Environmental Management System (EMS) to meet societal expectations for sustainable development and accountability on the environment.

Scope of EMS application

[Function] Ship Management (Gas Carriers and Chemical Tankers engaged on international voyages)
[Site] Daiichi Tanker’s office and all ships engaged on international voyages, to which it has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship imposed by ISM Code 1.1.2
[Personnel] All shore staffs in the office and all crews on-board above ships.

Environmental Policy

This “Environmental policy” is established to build accountability for achieving following our, Daiichi Tanker’s, intended outcomes by means of Environmental Management System (EMS)

  • Enhancement of environmental performance (i.e., ZERO spills and protecting environment including sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation, and protection of biodiversity and ecosystems)
  • Fulfillment of compliance obligations
  • Achievement of environmental objectives

To achieve the intended outcomes, roles and responsibilities are defined in EMS and staff from all levels of the organization ashore and on-board vessel will commit to protecting environment, addressing any potential environmental impacts associating with its ship management activities and services, meeting the requirements of EMS and maintaining certification to Environmental Standard: ISO14001:2015 and ISM Code, by:

  • Determining associated environmental aspects and assessing with all those identified its risks and establish appropriate safeguards
  • Continuously improving management skills of personnel ashore and on-board vessel, including preparing for emergencies related to environmental protection
  • Monitoring for changes and complying with all applicable compliance obligations, including requirements by interested parties.

POLICY STATEMENT

I, as Top management of Daiichi Tanker Co., Ltd., acknowledging that environmental management as a top priority of the corporate entity and employee’s performance, hereby establish this environmental policy and make statement to demonstrating my leadership and commitment on EMS by:

  • ensuring that this environmental policy is communicated and implemented at all levels of the organization and environmental objectives are established that are compatible with strategic direction and context of the organization
  • taking overall accountability and responsibility for the effectiveness of EMS
  • ensuring that the resources needed to establish, implement, maintain and improve EMS are available
  • communicating the importance of effective environmental management and of conforming to EMS requirements
  • engaging, directing and supporting personnel to contribute to the effectiveness of EMS
  • evaluating environmental performance and promoting continual improvement of EMS
  • supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility
  • developing, leading and promoting our dedicated safety culture in organization (“JDC” – Just DTK Culture) that supports the