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From: Vijay Soman (S.F. Bong)

Date: 09/10/2014 10:03 AMSubject: All Managed Vessels: Compliance with Alcohol Policy

Attachments: All Managed Vessels: Alcohol policy advisory; Guidlines for Alcoholconsumption.pdf

To : All Vessels

Cc : SID HK, Fleet A,B,D,E and Tech Singapore, WSM Mumbai, FP HongKong

Cc : WMTC Mumbai, Manila, Qingdao and Ukraine

Dear Master and Chief Engineer,

We had sent an advisory on 04th June 2014 titled 'All Managed Vessels:

Alcohol policy advisory'. However, it appears that this has not been takenseriously. We have received occasional reports of Alcohol violation on board

and are concerned at the increase in violations of Company's Drug & AlcoholPolicy.

We wish to reiterate Wallem's Zero Tolerance policy with regards to Drug &Alcohol violations.

The procedures mentioned in the advisory (attached) sent earlier have tocomplied with. In case of continued violation, we will have not option but to

stop all Alcohol on board our vessels. This is a difficult decision but one thatmay need to be taken if the seafarers do not consume beer within the limits

of the policy and if the senior management on board do not exercise therequired control on the distribution and consumption of beer. We do notwant the misbehavior of a few persons to cause inconvenience and loss of

reputation to the whole ship/fleet, thus it is the duty of each person onboardto assist other shipmates in ensuring compliance. To assist in conveying the

requirements of the policy to the seafarers on board, please find attached aspecially prepared PDF on the Alcohol policy.

Master's to promulgate this message with immediate effect and show theattached PDF file to all when explaining the policy and the limits of beer thatcan be consumed. The training is to be logged down, the process ofeducation to be mentioned in Safety meeting minutes and ensure

compliance going forward

Vijay Soman | Director Safety - Insurance - QMS

DPA


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WALLEM SHIP MANAGEMENT

12/F Warwick House East, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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e: [email protected] email: [email protected] | skype: wallem.vms


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Guidelines for Alcohol Consumpti

• Hard Liquor is not allowed on board

• Only Beer is allowed on Wallem Managed ship


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• Drinking of Beer should not exceed Blood Alco

(BAC)

of

more

than

0.04%

in

any

individual

on time.

• Officers and watch keeping ratings not to

consume any alcoholic beverages 4 hours

immediately preceding their watch standing

duty

• Master has instrument to measure BAC

• Master has authority to call any crew for

a

test

at

any

time


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• Beware !!

Any violation of the Company's alcohol policy may

dismissal

• Beware Beware Beware !!

Continued

violation

in

the

fleet

can

lead

to

ships

b

any alcohol – Beer would also not be allowed

Practice controlled drinking


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Guidelines for Alcohol Consumptio

• Purchase of alcohol of any nature ashore for con

board is prohibited.

• All Purchases to be through bonded store

• Bond is to be issued by Chief Cook/PCO under gu

Master

• No More than 2 cans ( medium or low strength )

calculated

on

daily

basis

day

can

be

issued

in

a

w

individual seafarer. If issue is every two weeks, t

be limited to one case.

• It is prohibited for crew to take beer and give to

member


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• Vessel must order only low strength (


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• Full Strength beer is NOT allowed on Wallem s

• Only

low

strength

or

ordinary

strength

beer

ar

container below are about 300 to 320 ml

Extra Normal Low

Strength Strength Strength

>4% >1%.05%4% >1%


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• Full Strength beer is NOT allowed on Wallem s

• Only

low

strength

or

Ordinary

strength

beer

a

container below are 300 to 320 ml

WARNING

It is important to check the Alcohol content prior o

beer.

Many

standard

beers

may

have

alcohol

conte4%. Example as below :

Heineken : 5.4 % Alcohol

Heineken Light : 3.5 % Alcohol

This effectively means that only Heineken light ca

on

board

for

consumption

by

seafarers.


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• Binge Drinking – Having beers in quick succincrease the BAC and take it over the limit

• Allow time gap between successive beers to

BAC below required levels


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• BAC of 0.04% means 40 milligrams of alcohmillilitres of blood.

• Standard beer can or bottle would be 10 Oz

Cl

• BAC amount after drinking beer depends on

1. Moderate or low strength beer

2. Weight of the person

3. Whether person is Male or Female

4. Time elapsed since starting to drink


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Calculation of BAC with Normal strength beer (> 1.

Can

or

Bottle

of

3.5%

alcohol

beer

in

a

300

ml

cont

be equal to 1 unit. Hence, drinking should be limite

beer

can

in

an

hour

to

stay

within

limit.

The below guidelines are based on average

weight

seafarer.


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Always drink responsibly.

Alcohol is just one part of a fulfilled life.

Learn to pace your drinks and drink wisely;

focus most on enjoying your time with fellow

seafarers.

That way you can keep yourself, and anyon

around you, safe and sound.

In addition, you would be in compliance with

company requirements


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From: Puran Singh

Date: 04/06/2014 4:00 PMSubject: All Managed Vessels: Alcohol policy advisory

Attachments:BAC Chart.doc

To: The Master, All Managed VesselsCc: Supers HKCc: Wallem SingaporeCC: Wallem EuropeCc: QMS/PSC SuperintendentsCc: WMTCsCc: Christina Chiu (Include in SMS DVD)

Dear Captain,

Good Day,

A seafarer on a managed ship recently suffered from a fall while climbing stairs insidethe accommodation, which resulted in head injury (LTI).

Upon checking, the seafarer's BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) was found to be 0.31%,which is substantially higher than the maximum permissible value of 0.04%.

Later, it was verified that the vessel carried no alcoholic beverages other than beer.

We wish to bring to the attention of all seafarers that the company has an alcohol

policy, which is documented in its SMS manuals and which states that the consumptionof beer on board is permitted under controlled conditions, provided that:

a) It shall not result in a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of more than 0.04% in anyindividual on board at any time.

b) Officers and watch keeping ratings not to consume any alcoholic beverages 4 hoursimmediately preceding their watch standing duty.

Any violation of the Company's alcohol policy may lead to dismissal.

The following guidelines are intended to educate seafarers about compliance with thecompany's alcohol policy:

1. To clarify item a) above, it is to be understood that a BAC of 0.04% means 40milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. For a person of average height andweight, this limit roughly equates to one can of beer of medium strength consumedwithin the first hour. Considering average rate of metabolism, the seafarer must wait


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for one hour before additional consumption of beer if he has to remain within thestipulated limit.

2. A 300 mL can of beer of extra strength (>4%,


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