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SAFETY & SECURITY







































           Facing an invisible threat



           COVID-19  is  our  invisible  enemy,  radi-  Responsibility and prevention: these two concepts played a significant and structural
           cally  changing  our  lives  without  ever   role in formulating standard operating procedures and action plans to safeguard our
           revealing itself directly.         experienced personnel, our valuable assets, and our potential interests.
           The  biggest  side  effect  of  the  virus   How can the COVID-19 threat be limited or even eradicated when it comes to the shipping
           is  misinformation.  It  lurks  among  us,   industry? As the backbone of global trade and economy, it can play a leading role in this.
           causing  multiple  deaths.    It  is  just  as   Shipping companies had to become adaptable and resilient in the face of this changing
           easy to pass on fake news or unfound-  situation by focusing on building effective response strategies and plans. And Diaplous
           ed rumours as it is to spread the coro-  had to prepare to be part of these response strategies but also to develop in-house
           navirus to someone else. What is really   prevention strategies and measures.
           needed  to  fight  this  insidious  unseen   As one of the worlds’ leading PMSC companies, Diaplous is always prepared and ready to
           enemy is responsibility and prevention.   safeguard crew and vessel against any potential external threat. COVID-19 on the other
                                              hand, may become an internal threat and transform anyone, even a crew member or
                                              guard, into a mobile “health bomb.”
                                              One of our biggest concerns has been how to handle our human resources while contin-
                                              uing to perform everyday tasks and minimizing the risk of infection.
                                              At Diaplous, we have been doing our utmost, wisely using all resources available to
                                              safeguard the health of both shore-side personnel and crews at sea by applying specific
                                              procedures such as pre-boarding tests, further tests while onboard or at the office,
                                              and sample tests after disembarkation, while simultaneous monitoring the health of all
                                              guards, with the priority of being proactive.
                                              Our experienced multinational personnel from multiple countries are bound by con-
                                              tracts in the same way as seafarers. Thus, we have followed all relevant procedures to
                                              ensure that all our armed guards are vaccinated according to nationality.
                                              A substantial percentage of armed guards have already been vaccinated. We continue
                                              our efforts in this respect in order to keep global trade flowing during this period of
                                              extended restrictions.
                                              The coronavirus pandemic is an extraordinary situation. We need to focus on proactivity,
                                              adaptability, and building efficient strategies.
           by Diaplous Group                  Diaplous’ zero-incident rate is not enough. Our primary concern is to be consistently
                                              one step ahead in this battle against an invisible threat.


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