5.

8 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

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Purpose
To declare the Company’s Social Media Policy.

5.81 Participate Responsibly

 Exercise good judgement when using social media networks
 Staff must not post views or comments online that may have negative impact on
Company’s reputation
 Do not post any information or pictures on any social media site related to
any incident on board a Company vessel

5.82 Be Accurate
 If doubt exists as to the accuracy of information, check with the Company

5.83 Be Respectful
 Respect the privacy of your colleagues, Company, clients and suppliers. If
grievances exist at workplace, handle them as per Company’s grievances
procedures

5.84 Respect Confidentiality

 Do not disclose information that is confidential or proprietary to the Company,
clients or the vessel

5.85 Be Accountable
 Employee who is posting online will be accountable for the content of the post.
Post online only what you would be comfortable speaking in person or in public.
Remember that your words may be used in public domain against you or the
Company

5.86 Be Considerate
 Do not use social media as a platform to harm, intimidate, insult, threaten, defame
or embarrass others

5.87 Be Original
 Respect copyright. Do not use Company’s photos, logos and trademarks without
obtaining written consent from Office

5.88 Be Responsible
 Use social media in a responsible manner such that it does not interfere with
critical tasks like navigation. Furthermore, do not compromise on rest because of
social media activity

5.89 Contact Us
 If you find defamatory comments about the Company on social media forums,
inform Office, who will then respond appropriately to combat such negativity

5.810 Company’s Expectation

 In general, the Company expects its employees to respect differences and
appreciate the diversity of opinions. Employees must conduct themselves in a
professional manner at all times
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5.811 Legal Action

 The Company monitors the frequency, location and duration of employees’ use of
social media in the workplace. The Company, the clients and other individuals
reserve the right to take appropriate legal action against any attempts to defame
them

5.812 Policy Breach

 A breach of Social Media Policy by any employee may lead to disciplinary action

Note 1
1. This policy covers the use of social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn,
Myspace, WhatsApp and other platforms.
2. This policy applies to crew members on board, on leave and to all shore office staff.

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Date: 01-Nov-18 Chief Executive Officer