Ship Safety and Environmental Protection Committee (SSEPC)

The SSEPC assists the Safety officer and Environmental officer with the preparation of reports concerning accidents, incidents and near misses. The committee advises the Master and the company of matters concerning safety, security, environmental, health, hygiene and welfare via the meeting minutes. The officers and crew each elect one safety representative. More than one representative may be elected, if there are sufficient crew. The SSEPC Committee Meetings are interative with comments and suggestions from the departamental representaives to be discussed and considered.