ABCML has in place a zero-tolerance policy for environmental pollution, while it has instituted environmental procedures that exceed the regulation requirements for bulk carriers, such as 24-hour emergency response contracts for damage control with each ship’s classification society and ballast exchange procedures certified by the classification society.

In addition, the Company establishes safety and pollution prevention upgrades to its new buildings that exceed the rule requirements, such as increased ship longitudinal strength, upgraded sludge handling equipment and incinerating equipment, upgraded fire detection and fire-fighting capabilities, as well as large main engine for reduced fuel consumption in actual sea conditions.