Birlesik Shipping occupy all essential measures for the enhancement of maritime safety and pollution prevention in order to ensure that all operations are undertaken with due care not to cause any pollution to the environment. Internationally accepted Regulations of MARPOL are strictly applied at all company vessels without giving any room for personal errors. All machinery is well maintained for the minimisation of hazardous exhaust gases let to atmosphere. All types of ship residues are stored and discharged according to the regulations set by the international requirements and articles of the conventions.

The company put into practice garbage management procedures for the minimisation and categorization of ship garbage. The company gives detailed training on handling of garbage and cargo residues onboard for the implementation of possible proactive measures taken as a company approach for the protection of environment.

The company is aware of the importance, from the economic and environmental points of view and the need to reduce, as far as possible, the fuel consumption of ships. Therefore, as far as possible all internal combustion engines should be made to function under a load corresponding to peak efficiency. Vessel's performances are monitored and necessary actions are taken for the minimisation of fuel consumption through the accurate application of company Energy Conservation Policy.

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