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CODE OF CONDUCT
1.1 Seafaring is a civilian occupation. However the ship board environment demands high standards of discipline, behavior and conduct. 1.2 A responsible attitude to work and leisure is expected of every person working on a ship. 1.3 Disciplinary procedures are designed to emphasizes and encourage improvements in individual conduct. 1.4Failures of discipline, conduct or behavior wiII be dealt with by reference to this code. 2.1 Good communication between the Master, Officers, Petty Officers and Crew will ensure that reasonable orders are given and obeyed. 2.2 In an emergency or other situation in which the safety of the ship or any person on board is at risk the orders of the Master, Officers and Petty Officers must be obeyedwithout question . 3.1 Immediate dismissal from the ship may be considered by the Master for serious breaches of the Code. 3.2 It must be proven to the Master's reasonable satisfaction that the offence has been committed. 3.3 All cases of dismissal are to be recorded on the Agent's disciplinary forms DIS 2 & DIS 3 and in the Official Log Book. 3.4 The following acts of misconduct are consideredserious breaches of the Code: 3.4.1 Assault of a passenger, officer, crew member or any other person on board the vessel 3.4.2 Willful damage to the ship or any property on board. 3.4.3 Theft or possession of stolen property. 3.4.4 Possession of offensive weapons, firearms or explosives. 3.4.5 Violation of customs regulations in any port including the unlawful possession or distribution of drugs atany time. 3.4.6 Mutiny or inciting others to mutiny. 3.4.7 Persistent or wiIIful failure to perform duty. 3.4.8 Conduct endangering the ship or persons on board. 3.4.9 To prejudice the safety of the ship or any person on board by sleeping on duty, failing to remain on duty or incapacity to carry out duty through the influence of drink or drugs. 3.4.10 Disobedience of orders relating to the safety ofthe ship or any person on board. 3.4.11 Failure to comply with the ship's security procedures. 3.4.12 Behaviour which seriously detracts from the safe, hygienic & efficient working of the ship or the service standards of the OK & ENG operation. 3.4.13 Failure to follow garbage disposal procedures. 3.4.14 Intimidation, coercion and interference with the work of others on board. 3.4.15 Thecommunication of written, verbal, photographic, video or computer material considered invasion of privacy of Owners'/Agent's guests, employees, activities, operations or business without the permission of the Master. 3.4.16 Offensive or disrespectful behaviour towards a passenger. 3.4.17 Unauthorised gaming, gambling or trading. 3.4.18 Repeated breaches of the offences in paragraph 4. 4.1 Formal warningsmay be considered by the Master or Head of Department for lesser breaches of the Code. 4.2 The Master or Head of Department must be reasonably satisfied that the offence has been proven to have been committed .. 4.3 A formal warning should be recorded on the Agent's disciplinary forms and in the vessel's Official Log Book. 4.4 The following acts of misconduct are considered lesser breaches of theCode. 4.4.1 Offences described in paragraph 3which in the circumstances of the case do not justify dismissal. [The unlawful possession ofdrugs 'vIIi 1l always result in dismissal]. 4.4.2 Minor acts of assault, disobedience, negligence and neglect of duty. 4.4.3 Remaining in passenger accommodation other than in execution of his/her duties. 4.4.4 Unsatisfactory work performance. 4.4.5 Poorpunctuality. 4.4.6 Stopping work before the authorized time.

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4.4.7 Failure to report to work without satisfactory reason. 4.4.8 Absence from place of duty or from the ship without leave. 4.4.9 Offensive, disrespectful or disorderly behavior. 4.4.10 Incorrect or unsatisfactory appearance or inadequate personal hygiene. 5.1 Verbal warnings may be considered...