NAVIGATION POLICY

At Century Ship Management, we firmly believe that safe navigation is paramount—it's absolutely essential for safeguarding lives, our valuable fleet, precious cargo, and the delicate marine environment.

Our company policy mandates the strict adherence to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) rules and the ICS-Bridge Procedures Manual across all our vessels.

Beyond these foundational documents, Century Ship Management's comprehensive procedures extend to provide effective controls, clear communication, and robust management requirements for every aspect of safe navigation. These include:

• Clearly Defined Watchkeeping Duties: We ensure that shift tasks are meticulously separated and assigned according to precise navigational procedures.

• Thorough Voyage Planning and Execution: Every journey undergoes rigorous planning and disciplined implementation to ensure optimal safety.

• Comprehensive Voyage Checklists: We utilize detailed checklists to confirm all navigational parameters are met before and during transit.

• Up-to-Date Navigational Aids: Our procedures guarantee the consistent correction and accuracy of all charts and navigational publications.

• State-of-the-Art Equipment: We ensure our vessels are equipped with complete and appropriate fundamental navigation equipment, alongside well-maintained main and auxiliary machinery.

• Precise Underkeel Clearance Management: We meticulously identify and manage underkeel clearance requirements for safe passage.

• Standardized Ship Position Reporting: Clear procedures are in place for accurate and timely reporting of ship positions.

• Detailed Event Logging: All significant events during a voyage are meticulously recorded for reference and continuous improvement.

• Seamless Personnel Transitions: We have established robust adaptation, training, and exchange procedures for personnel changes, ensuring continuity and competence.

• Identified Training Needs: We proactively identify and address the necessary training requirements for our crew to enhance navigational proficiency.

• Expert Emergency Guidance: We provide essential advice and training concerning all emergency procedures to ensure swift and effective responses.