PSL’s Fleet is technically managed by Great Circle Shipping Agency Ltd, Bangkok, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSL that is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, ensuring that PSL’s fleet operates under a robust Environmental Management System (EMS). This certification confirms that all vessels in our fleet are managed in full compliance with international environmental standards, making Great Circle Shipping Agency Ltd one of the very few dry bulk ship management companies to achieve such a distinction.

The Company has established an “Environment Protection Policy” and implements an Environment Management System (EMS) complying with the ISO 14001 standards. ISO 14001 provides a framework for a holistic, strategic approach to the Company’s environmental policy, plans and actions, and demonstrates that the Company is an environmentally responsible organization. The Company first obtained the certificate of environment management systems registration, issued by Class NK, in the year 2009 as per the standards of ISO 14001:2004. The standards are being upgraded periodically and accordingly the Company’s present certificate is as per ISO 14000:2015 standards.

Objectives of EMS

• Minimize pollution caused to the environment.
• Comply with all national, international legislations and other regulations pertaining to pollution of environment.
• Establish procedures for the efficient use of natural resources.
• Improve environmental awareness of all employees.
• Ensure effective monitoring of the environmental performance of the Company is carried out.
• Ensure continual improvement of the environmental performance and pollution prevention.

The Company will set targets and objectives for the improvement of environmental management and will publish details of its environmental performance to the public.

Raising awareness of environmental management

The Company strives to promote a culture of environmental stewardship by actively engaging and raising awareness among both internal and external stakeholders about our environmental management policy and the impact of our operations.

Internal Awareness Initiatives

• Regularly conducted training sessions and workshops ensure that seafarers understand the environmental management policy, and key environmental impacts.
• The training team utilizes internal platforms, such as newsletters, and on site/online trainings to share updates, success stories, and best practices related to environmental management.

External Awareness Initiatives

• Stakeholder Engagement: the Company engages with suppliers, customers, and business partners to communicate our environmental management policies and encourage alignment with sustainable practices.
• We raise awareness of environmental issues and promote collective action through campaigns, and partnerships with local communities and NGOs.