STOP Work Authority

All employees have the authority and even obligation to stop any unsafe work using the stop work card or a verbal call-out. You will receive the “Stop Work” card from the Safety Officer on board. Use the stop work card or call out to stop work immediately if you notice:

  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Unsafe acts
  • Unsafe or unethical work practices
  • MARPOL violations
  • Procedures are not followed
  • Work without required permits
  • Violation of the shipboard Drug & Alcohol policy
  • Rules and regulations are not followed

If you identify any situation or work as unsafe, report to your supervisor or the Safety Officer and resume work only when it is safe to do so.