Internet and Social Media Policy
Document ID: APM002
01 Dec 2024
Public discussion of company business and affairs and contact with media channels is prohibited. Any contacts with the media regarding information should be addressed by authorized personnel only. Any further contact, if any, shall only be made through prior authorization with the Chairman / Managing Director.
Managing Director (Mumbai office) will be Company's Media Spokesman. He may delegate this authority to another manager at his discretion depending on the circumstances. In the absence of Managing Director, General Manager (Q&S) shall be the alternate media spokesperson.
If approached by any external agency, individual for any company information or details of activities, employees are expected to direct such enquiries to the Managing Director. Any unauthorized media contact or public discussion by any employee will be dealt sternly.
The Company recognizes that its seafarers would have a more satisfying workplace on board when there the facility to stay in touch with family and friends through the Internet or social media.
The use of the internet and social media can pose significant risks in the event of inappropriate behaviour and the Company and individuals can suffer a loss of reputation as a result. Accordingly, all seafarers shall comply with the following:
- Internet access is a privilege provided by the Company. The Master is authorized to restrict or suspend internet access for any seafarer, without
- The Company reserves the right to monitor on board internet usage including the usage history.
- Each individual is responsible for their activity online. Users shall always comply with national and local regulations for internet access and
- Only publish what you know to be 100% What you post online could affect the Company’s reputation, your own and that of your family.
- Always “Think Before You Post”. Comments, tweets, posts, video footage and images are public and permanent, even with privacy settings in place. Comments on social media can spread within minutes and may be used against you or the Company.
- Be Yourself. Never try and hide your identity or suggest/imply that you are talking on behalf of the Make this clear on your profile by stating “these are my personal views only”.
- Be Respectful. Social media users come from all walks of life. Respect the cultures, religions and values of others and always avoid violating the privacy of your co-workers, or those associated with your ship or office.
- Be Accountable. Never assume that the internet provides you with the anonymity to say whatever you Only post what you would be happy saying to someone face to face. Respect copyright.
- Be Never use social media as a way of harming, intimidating, insulting, threatening, or embarrassing another user. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
- Be If you find unpleasant, defamatory, or harmful comments on social media about the Company, let the Master or the Company know immediately.
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Use of social media during watch-keeping and working hours, or to use the internet or social media at a time or in a manner that affects rest hours and safety at sea.
- Access to sites that contain obscene, hateful, inciteful, pornographic, unlawful, violent or otherwise illegal material.
- Posting confidential Company information, or any information that may jeopardize the safety, security or reputation of the vessel, crew, other employee or the Company.
- Posting Company-specific information, Company logo, photographs of any part of the vessel without the written consent of the Company.
- Photographs, comments or responses to rumours relating to an incident or the facts around such incident.
- Comments causing harm to the reputation or causing loss or damage to the Company and its clients.
- Using other users’ passwords without their knowledge and
Users who violate the provisions outlined in this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal without notice. In addition, any inappropriate internet use that involves a criminal offense will result in legal action.
Personal Mobile/Smart phones/Tablets are strictly prohibited during working hours and watch keeping, as they cause distraction to focus on the task and situational awareness, with severe risk of safety of personnel and environment, safe operation of ship and its equipment.
NAME :Capt Shravan Kumar
Designation :CEO