Code of Conduct

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Merchant Navy Code of Conduct?

Answer 1

Set out disciplinary rules and procedures which apply when you are employed to work on board ship

Question 2

Conduct in emergencies?

Answer 2

• When safety of PEP is at stake. Master / officers are entitled to immediate and unquestioning obedience of orders
• Failure to do so is a serioius breach of discipline

Question 3

Conduct in day to day life?

Answer 3

• Punctual
• Duties
• Treatment of Accom
• Behaviour towards others
• Comply with Company rules/procedures

Question 4

Types of warnings?

Answer 4

• Informal (verbal)
• Formal (verbal or written
• Final (written)
• Dismissal

Question 5

Explain the shipboard disciplinary procedures?

Answer 5

Initial meeting
- Chance for crew member to explain
- Should meet with crew indivdually
- Should have two officers there (one to ask questions and one to write)

• If breach of conduct is not serious then an informal warning may only be required here. If further action is requried then disciplinary hearing will be held.

Disciplinary hearing
- Seafarer given written notice of hearing
- Friend or Union may be present
- Final comments
- Warning / dismissal given

Question 6

What warnings are to be recorded in the OLB?

Answer 6

• Formal
• Final
• Dismissal

Question 7

Do informal warnings need to be recorded?

Answer 7

• They should be recorded in a seperate log to the OLB