HSSE Policy

1. Commitment

V.O.F STRIEN TANK operates with zero tolerance for preventable accidents and environmental incidents, placing safety at the centre of every operational decision.

2. Health & Safety

Safe Working

Strict permit-to-work systems for all hazardous tasks — hot work, confined space entry, working at height. Mandatory PPE in all designated zones.

Emergency Response

All terminals and vessels maintain tested emergency response plans covering fire, spill, medical, and evacuation. All facilities equipped with fire suppression, spill containment berms, and ESD systems.

Incident Reporting

All incidents and near misses must be reported immediately. Full root cause analysis and corrective action tracking mandatory.

3. Security

• 24-hour CCTV monitoring of all perimeters and vessel access points
• Biometric or card access control for all secured zones
• Security screening of all contractors, visitors, and vehicles
• Cargo security per ISGOTT and MARPOL guidelines

4. Environmental Protection

Spill Prevention

Secondary containment at 110% of largest tank volume. MARPOL Annex I compliance. Spill response equipment on permanent standby.

Emissions & Waste

Vapour recovery units (VRU) where required. All waste managed per Dutch law and MARPOL.

5. Compliance Framework

• ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management
• ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management
• MARPOL 73/78 — Marine Pollution Prevention
• SOLAS — Safety of Life at Sea
• ISGOTT — Oil Tanker & Terminal Safety
• ISPS Code — Port & Vessel Security
• Dutch BRZO / EU Seveso III — Major Hazard Control

6. Contractors

All contractors must complete safety induction, provide competency evidence, and hold adequate liability insurance before commencing work.

7. Contact

HSSE: [email protected] — Emergency: +31 (0)10 000 0001