QHSSE
Safety is our priority
Van Laar Maritime BV (VLM) is committed to being a forceful and leading company in the supply of guard and support vessels tot he maritime, offshore, renewables and oil & gas industry.
VLM vessels operate in an extraordinary, but sometimes volatile environment. By recognizing the potential risks and ensuring proper mitigating measures are implemented, VLM ensures safe and secure working conditions not only for its crew but for all personnel aboard their vessels.
VLM recognizes that professional Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (QHSSE) performance is essential for successful operations. When QHSSE principles are implemented in a practical, but proper way, safety and success go hand in hand.
In order to support this strategy VLM has adopted the following principles
Quality
All operations comply with applicable legislation, regulations, standards and best practice principles. VLM is focused on total customer satisfaction where returning customers forms an important commercial pillar. To this end VLM strives for continuous improvement of its services, management system and QHSSE standards.
Health & Safety
An healthy an safe working environment for all employees is provided and procedures and instructions support this are included in everyday activities.
ISM, ISPS and MLC requirements form an integral part of vessel operations and on- and offshore management. Safe working practices are applied to prevent injuries and work related illnesses.
Healthy living principals and working conditions are promoted as well as responsible behavior.
Duty of care principle is expected of all VLM personnel. It is the obligation of all personnel to ensure they use the correct PPE for the task at hand.
Substance Abuse
VLM takes substance abuse extremely serious as misuse not only jeopardizes the individual but endangers the entire crew, vessel and/or (project) operation. To enforce zero tolerance in this respect, random d&a testing is conducted and in specific cases pre-employment testing.
Security
VLM is committed to protect its crew, clients and other passengers against potential hostile, criminal and terrorist acts. The company has appointed a dedicated CSO (Company Security Officer) whose tasks include monitoring of maritime security incidents and potential risks and danger and ensuring all vessel Masters are made aware of adverse conditions and supported in relevant safeguarding preparations.
Environmental
VLM operates in the renewable and sustainable offshore infrastructure market. Reducing the environmental impact of operations is not only smart but responsible business conduct. On a day by day leave sustainable and environmentally friendly materials are always considered. Basic and best practice principles such as waste segregation and 3 R’s are implemented both on and offshore. While offshore MARPOL protocols and regulations are strictly adhered to.
