Swire Group

Environment

•	Environmental Policy Statement

•	Environmental Protection Policy

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Reports

Objectives

Swire Pacific Offshore endorses the Swire group environmental policy, which requires group companies to ensure that, whenever practicable, their activities are ahead of legal requirements and standards for environmental best practice in the countries where they operate.

We recognise that we have a duty to continually strive to lessen our environmental impact and to be transparent and accountable for our business operations. Swire Pacific Offshore works closely with its clients on HS&E issues and has participated in a variety of environmental initiatives for client operating companies. As a learning organisation, we are always open to new concepts and initiatives that will help to improve our environmental performance.

Swire Pacific Offshore’s Environmental Management Plan has six main aims:

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To reduce the quantity of polluting substances discharged into the environment

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To increase the use of environmentally acceptable materials

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To use modern equipment and technology in place of those considered harmful

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To minimise the impact of all our activities on our surroundings

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To recycle and reuse products wherever possible

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To encourage environmental awareness amongst employees and suppliers

A target of ZERO unplanned releases has been set. This includes oil and chemical spills and the release of ozone-depleting gases such as HALON/CFC to the atmosphere. Reporting of accidental spills/releases is required and must be recorded through the appropriate procedures and reported to relevant authorities.

To implement the Environmental Management Plan we have incorporated specific procedures and guidelines within our onboard Safety Management System (SMS). All vessels are provided and must comply with an externally reviewed and approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP), which forms part of the Emergency Guidance Manual. This document complies with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), Annex I, Regulation 26.

Vessels recently built for SPO have been fitted with Low-Nox engines, sewage treatment plants, waste macerators and garbage compactors. Vessels undergoing routine dry-docking are coated with TBT-free anti-foul applications.

To promote environmental awareness, ships’ staff are encouraged to separate waste, maintain high standards of housekeeping and observe proper procedures for pollution prevention. All efforts are made to eradicate waste discharge to the sea, all scraps and engine room waste are bagged, and all sludge is discharged to shore tankers.

The Garbage Management Plan found on board all vessels includes detailed plans and instructions for garbage handling and disposal charts.

These performance indicators are verified by random internal and external audits and management inspection. Senior management of Swire Pacific Offshore also works closely with clients to ensure their Environmental Management Plan complements and dovetails with our own.

ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL
OBJECTIVE	TARGET
Minimize the impact on the environment	No observable effect on the environment
Minimize the impact on the community and the fishing industry	No observable effect on the marine environment and local industry
Prevent the release of contaminating fluids to the sea	Zero release of contaminating fluids
Prevent release of waste products to the sea	Zero occurrence of improper waste disposal at sea
Correctly segregate and label waste offshore to facilitate onshore disposal	Zero occurrences of inadequate or improper segregation, labelling or containment of waste materials from offshore sources
Minimize the generation and volumes of waste for disposal	Achieve effective waste management
Prevent fuel oil losses to sea	Zero fuel spills
Prevent release of ozone depleting substances into the atmosphere	Zero release of ozone depleting substances

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