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In addition, we have developed a motivational system towards aligning ourselves with these regulations,
which takes many forms and sizes and is part of our provided there is sufficient time to react and adapt
Just Culture and Safety Incentive Procedure. This pro- to each new requirement in order to process it effec-
cess rewards and motivates employees who deliver tively.
outstanding safety or operational performance. We have witnessed some delays in importing or
distributing certain goods due to the authorities’
How are environmental regulations impacting your business? increased control of said items. In these cases, we are
From an environmental perspective, a shipyard is hopeful and believe that said processes will smooth
a high-risk facility, and we at ABIC operate accord- out over time due to as the experience develops.
ing to ISO 14001:2015 environmental management To the extent that it is feasible, we have a proactive
standards. approach in having the necessary documentation in
Due to the nature and complexity of our work, place in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays
the waste produced, and the dynamics of change and meet the requirements of our clients.
management, a solid system is required to be in Further, we are currently transitioning towards green
place, many times even above standard, which not and responsible vessel recycling according to the
only mitigates environmental risks to an accept- highest applicable standards of the ISO 30000,
able level but also provides an emergency response Hong Kong Convention, and EU regulations. Thus, not
when a risk is realised. We now measure environ- only do we offer our clients a means to recycle their
mental aspects and impacts, and besides hazard- assets responsibly, but we also lay the groundwork
ous waste segregation, we perform other types of for the cyclical ecosystem between owners/yard/steel
segregation for the benefit of and minimising our mills in the local market and foster a green culture in
carbon footprint. Meanwhile we are witnessing the way we do things within our organisation.
environmental regulations becoming stricter and
expect this to continue in the years ahead. It is What are the most significant challenges regarding a
everyone’s responsibility, and even more so the duty shipyard’s infrastructure? Does the increasing size of ves-
of industries like ours, to minimise our impact on sels make you consider developing new infrastructure to
the environment. accommodate bigger vessels?
We do not anticipate that environmental regula- One of the most significant challenges in a shipyard
tions will become a limiting factor in our project facility is its maintenance requirements as it has
redeliveries to our clients. Instead, we are working a large number of fixed and mobile assets oper-

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