Combined MLC Required Attachements

Contact Details: Crew Duty Manager: +44 7951712161; [email protected], UK: +44 (0)2380 329549; [email protected], Isle of Man: +44 (0) 1624 688500; [email protected]

1.Crewmember/complainant.

2. TakecomplainttotheSupervisingOfficer,MasterorCrewdutymanager,whicheverismostappropriategiventhe type of complaint. Agree a date to discuss andaddresscomplaint.

3. Complaint recorded andconfirmed in writing by personreceivingcomplaint.

5. Complaint investigated by elected person in step 2priortotheagreedmeetingdate.

8.Ifnotsatisfiedtheprocesswillberepeated (step5)untilanagreeableresolutionisfound.

9. Where,afterareasonabletime,theseafarerwiththegrievancefeels the matter has not been satisfactorily dealt with by theCompany he/she may seek advice from the Flag State or thecompetentauthorityintheseafarerscountryofresidence.

7. Has your complaint beenresolvedtoyoursatisfaction?

8. If satisfied, please confirm and signthecomplaintform. Theoriginalwillbekeptonboardandcopiesprovidedtothecomplainant&crewdepartment.

4. Complainant to decide if he/shewants to be accompanied by arepresentative during the complaintprocedure.

CarisbrookeShippingOnboardComplaintsProcedureAllcomplaintswillbedealtwithinaconfidentialmannertoensure theseafarersubmittingthecomplaintisnotpenalisedorvictimised.

6.ComplaintMeetingHeld

Carisbrooke Shipping Section 2

Safety Management System Manual Issue No: 3 Amendment No: 4

Issue Date: 03 2011 Amendment Date: 04 - 2013

Section 2 Page 5 of 13

2.3 SHIPBOARD RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

Responsibilities of the Master The Company delegates the day to day management and running of each ship to its Master. He is the Company's representative on board. He must understand that nothing in this Manual is to be construed in any way to relieve him of any responsibility of command, safe navigation, maintenance of hull, machinery equipment and accommodation or the maintenance of good discipline. Nothing in this manual removes the Masters overriding authority to take any steps or issue any orders, whether or not they are in accordance with this Manual, which he considers are necessary for the preservation of life and the safety of the ship and the environment. The Master must always be conscious of his responsibility with regard to the lives and property in his care. The Master is to request the assistance of the Company where and when necessary. The Master has responsibility for the on board environmental health and safety matters and must make himself familiar with, implement and maintain the Company's Safety and Environmental Protection Policy, Drug and Alcohol Policy and Safety at Work Policy.

OOW EOOW

Master&

SSO

Chief Officer&

Safety OfficerChief Engineer

Boatswain &

Deck Crew

Motor Manor

Wiper

Cook

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His primary responsibilities are safety of lives, ship, environmental protection and cargo. He has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the ship, the welfare, discipline, motivation and onboard training of the crew, and of ensuring that all those onboard discharge their duties efficiently and in a lawful manner. All departments are in every respect subject to his orders and whilst in command he cannot delegate his ultimate responsibility to any other officer. The Master must issue orders in a clear and simple manner that is understood by relevant seafarers. The Master will issue personal Standing Orders for the safe and efficient operation of the ship as required by the Company, Statutory Regulations and prudent seamanship. They should detail any requirement for the safe navigation and operation of his ship: at sea, in port or at anchor. He must be familiar with the disciplinary procedures adopted by the Company and may issue Standing Orders regarding social behaviour as well as operational requirements. The Master has authority to subject any officer or crewmember to an alcohol breath test where he believes this is warranted. The Master is to ensure that the ship is safely manned in accordance with the Safe Manning Certificate and Statutory requirements. Certificates of Competency and other qualifications should be examined before signing any person on. He shall ensure that the total number of persons sailing, never exceeds the number for which life-saving appliances are provided and certified for, with the exception of a pilot, and in the event of picking up survivors under his obligations stated in SOLAS Chapter V. The Master shall verify that all crew, when signing on are aged 16 or older, and make a record to this effect in the Official Logbook. It is the responsibility of the Master to check that all Officers and Ratings hold a current licence and certificate that are acceptable to the Administration of the Flag State with whom the ship is registered. The Master is to hold all crews original certificates and documents for the duration of their employment onboard. The Master shall keep the Company fully informed of all matters pertaining to maintenance and operation of the ship with regard to breakdowns, delays, operational difficulties and the ability of crew members, their sobriety and conduct. The Master has overall responsibility for ensuring that his ship is maintained in a clean, tidy, well painted, ship-shape and seaworthy condition and that machinery and equipment are maintained in a safe and workable condition at all times. The Master is to make at least weekly inspections of accommodation, galleys and stores and machinery spaces to ensure they comply with the regulations, and are kept in a clean and tidy fashion and an entry is to be made in the Official logbook. The Master is to ensure that correct and accurate records of the voyage are kept by completing voyage reports. The Master is to satisfy himself that all documents are on board and in order. He has to ensure that all entries into official documents are made as required and at the correct time.

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This is to include Crew Lists, Official Logbooks, Deck Logbooks, Cargo Logbooks, Engine Logbooks and Oil Record Book. The Master shall make a signed entry in each logbook to confirm his / her verification of compliance. To aid the upkeep of documents on board the ship, including the Safety Management System, the Master is required to complete the Ships Certificates, Documents and Publications Checklist at quarterly intervals, and also on joining the ship (form QCH). The Master is to ensure that all ship equipment statutory and classification certificates are valid, and advise the Technical Manager when any certificate is due for renewal using the Company form. The Master is responsible for holding Shipboard Management Review Meetings (form SMR) and Shipboard Safety Meetings (form SSM) every six months, to review the SMS and report on its functioning to the Company. The Master is responsible for holding the monthly Safety Committee Meetings (form SCM). The Master must ensure that the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution by Ships are strictly adhered to, and he must ensure that the Chief Engineer makes appropriate and timely entries into the Oil Record Book by regular inspections and signing. The Master is to ensure that each crew member has been allocated a position on the Emergency and Boat Station muster lists and that they all understand their respective duties and stations, as well as the various alarm signals in use to indicate such emergencies. He is responsible for ensuring that fire and boat drills are carried out monthly as required by SOLAS; and other contingency drills in accordance with the Flag Administration and Company requirements, and that entries are made in the Official Log Book. The Master must satisfy himself that safety equipment and alarms are maintained in good order with the completion of weekly and monthly checklists. Prior to departure, the Master is to satisfy himself that the ship is in a stable, structurally sound and in weather and watertight condition, sufficient during all stages of the pending voyage and that the ship is in good operational condition and state of maintenance. On ships where only one Engineer is carried, the Master is responsible for ensuring that a responsible crewmember is sufficiently trained by the Engineer, to enable the ship to be brought safely into port, in the event of incapacity of the Engineer. The name of the responsible crewmember and training received must be entered in the Official Logbook. If the Master should become unfit through sickness and is unable to perform his command duties, he shall appoint the Chief Officer to be the person in charge and make a suitable entry in the Official Log Book. The Master is responsible for appointing the Chief Officer as Safety Officer (S/O) as per Company instruction and this event is to be recorded in the Official Logbook, every time a new Chief Officer joins the ship. Under normal circumstances, the presence of a Safety Officer on board the ship suffices to deal with any health and /or occupational safety issues. However, if this is not the case, then the Master must, within three days of being requested to do so by 2 crewmembers who are entitled to vote, organise elections for a Safety Representative (S/R) and record this event in the Official Logbook. A S/O and a S/R are two different entities - refer to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.

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As long as there is no elected S/R on board a ship, there is no requirement for a Safety Committee. The Master shall ensure the Safety Officer is fully aware of his responsibilities, and able to carry out his duties. If found to be lacking, he shall provide the Safety Officer with a formal, documented instruction on the subject, using the description of the Safety Officers role further on in this section as well as the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen. Responsibilities of the Ship Security Officer The Company appoints the Master as Ship Security Officer (SSO) and this is to be recorded in the Official Logbook. The Chief Officer will act as Deputy SSO. The SSOs prime responsibility is to safeguard the ship from unauthorised persons and goods boarding, with the aid of the crew. He will be the Officer responsible for executing and monitoring the functioning of the ships Shipboard Security Plan and its compliance with the ISPS Code. The SSO will also supervise the setup of the number, location and means of access points to the ship and arrange access control and security patrols as necessary, in accordance with the Shipboard Security Plan - refer to the Shipboard Security Plan for a complete overview of the SSOs responsibilities. The Master, in his role of SSO, will issue personal standing orders for safeguarding the security of the ship as required by the Company, Statutory Regulations and prudent seamanship. They should detail any requirement for the secure operation of his ship, both at sea and in port or at anchor, at the prevailing security level. Responsibilities of the Chief Officer The Chief Officer is responsible in all respects to the Master. The Chief Officer is the Executive Officer of the ship and in charge of the Deck Department. In the absence of the Master, he is to act as his deputy. He is responsible to the Master for the efficient organisation and running of the Deck Department. He will organise ratings in their respective duties and hours of work, in accordance with Statutory, Company, Master's and Crew Agreement requirements. He should keep the Master informed on all matters connected with the Deck Department and is to advise the Company, through the Master, of any serious malfunction of any machinery or equipment affecting the ships safety or cargo handling capabilities, or any other difficulties. The Chief Officer must enforce all orders issued to him by the Master and through Company Directives. He is to acquaint himself with any new and existing rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the Company, Maritime Industry Organisations, Authorities, Classification Societies and P & I Clubs, which affect his department. The Chief Officer is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the structure of the ship, cargo, ballast condition, ships trim, ships stability and stresses in the structure, deck stores and all cargo equipment. He is not responsible for those spaces that are the direct responsibility of the Chief Engineer. The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for all the ship's lifesaving appliances, fire fighting appliances and other safety equipment, including any such equipment located in the ships engine room and other technical spaces.

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He is responsible, in co-operation with the Chief Engineer, for the immediate readiness of all fire-fighting appliances, ensuring that these are all in a fit condition. He must inform the Master immediately, if any equipment is deficient. The Chief Officer is responsible for maintenance of all GMDSS equipment, including the batteries, aerials and insulators and the regular inspections should be noted in weekly / monthly checklists. The Chief Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the SMS is his department The Chief Officer will conduct inspections of all decks and spaces under his responsibility weekly, and make an entry in the Official Logbook to that effect. The Master shall accompany him whenever possible, but not less than every other week. He shall, immediately upon sailing, make an inspection to confirm that the ship is secured and ready for sea and record the event in the deck log. The Chief Officer will make positive reports to the Master as per pre-sailing checklist with respect to the ships weather/water tight integrity and the ships stability condition. As the senior Deck Officer, he is responsible to the Master for all aspects of safety of the ship. Where it is his considered view, that the safety of the ship may be compromised, he must make representations to the Master, and clarify the matter either immediately or at the next scheduled Safety Meeting. The Company appoints the Chief Officer as the Safety Officer on board and he should understand his obligations and duties as such. See also the separate section on the Safety Officers responsibilities. The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for the hygiene and sanitation of the ship and for the cleanliness and tidiness of the accommodation, including wash-places, cabins, galley and storerooms. As such, the Cook is responsible to the Chief Officer for his duties involving the cleaning of these spaces. The Chief Officer has particular direct responsibility to the Master for the ships compliance with Annex 5 of the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). He has the same responsibility regarding Ballast Water Management in accordance with Company instructions. Finally, he is responsible for the maintenance of discipline in so far as it applies to other Officers and Ratings of the Deck Department and the Cook. Any action under these responsibilities should be taken in consultation with the Master. He is responsible for the health and welfare of the Officers and Crew in his department, including the Cook, and to ensure required training is conducted where necessary. Un

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Responsibilities of the Safety Officer His prime responsibility is to reduce the risk of injury and death from accidents. This can best be achieved by developing the necessary degree of safety consciousness in all crewmembers. The Safety Officer, together with the Master, is required to:

Carry out occupational health and safety inspections of the ship at least every three months and record such in the Official Logbook;

Record all incidents and accidents in the Official Logbook and to carry out a formal investigation into these as to determine the causes and establish preventive measures.

The Safety Officer shall familiarise himself with the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen (CoSWP) in general and in particular with the section pertaining to the fulfilment of the Safety Officers role. Together with the Master, the Safety Officer shall strive to eliminate any hazards encountered or rectify any problems regarding health and safety in general found onboard. He shall report these matters during the standard Safety Meetings and the Safety Management Reviews (See section 14). To aid him in undertaking meaningful occupational health and safety inspections he must use the Quarterly General Checklist (QGC) as a guide, and refer to it during Safety Meetings and the Safety Management Reviews. Responsibilities of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) The OOW is responsible to the Master and Chief Officer for any duties delegated to him. He should support them in carrying out whatever duties and responsibilities he has been assigned, including navigational watches and deck watches, voyage planning, correction of charts and publications, mooring and anchoring, safety, lifesaving, bridge, communication, and deck-equipment maintenance, cargo operations and general ship duties in port. Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer The Chief Engineer is in all aspects responsible to the Master. The Chief Engineer is the ship's Technical Officer and as such in charge of the Engineering Department. The Chief Engineer is responsible to the Master for the efficient organisation and running of the Engineering Department. He will organise duties, hours of work and watch keeping arrangements of any Engineering Officers and Ratings in accordance with the Master's, Company's and Crew Agreement requirements and record these in the Engine Room logbook. He shall keep the Master informed of all matters concerning the Engineering Department and is to advise the Company, through the Master, of any serious malfunction of machinery or plant or any other difficulties. The Chief Engineer shall enforce all orders given to him by the Master and through Company Directives. He is to acquaint himself with any new and existing rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the Company, Maritime Industry Organisations, Authorities, Classification Societies and P & I Clubs, that affect his department.

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He is responsible for ensuring machinery spaces, workshops, stores and machinery space bilges are kept in a clean, safe and oil-free condition. He will inspect daily all machinery spaces, funnel spaces, engine room stores, control rooms, ventilation and heating, equipment rooms, deck machinery rooms, steering gear rooms, refrigeration equipment rooms, the results of the inspections will be recorded in Engine Room logbook. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all the engineering department records, drawings, manufacturers instructions, and all tools. He is responsible for the administration of the Company maintenance schedule as per section 5.4 Engine Room Maintenance Schedule and appropriate checklists in Section 15. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the proper working readiness, maintenance and repair of all the ship's machinery. This includes main engines, auxiliary engines, generators, gearboxes, boilers, pumping systems, pumps, deck machinery, propellers, cranes, winches, capstans, valves, pipe work, all electrical equipment, lighting, wiring, refrigerators, freezers, galley equipment, laundry equipment, plumbing, Engine Room emergency equipment and lifeboat and/or rescue boat motors. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the control of fire-fighting and other emergencies in the machinery spaces. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring all machinery protection devices, including alarms and shutdowns are in operational condition. The Chief Engineer is responsible for bunkering operations and record keeping, as per bunkering procedures and checklist. He is also responsible for proper and accurate sampling of the fuel bunkered, in accordance with Company instructions, as well as the storage and recording of samples. He is responsible for the execution of ballasting and de-ballasting operations, in accordance with the Chief Officer's or the Master's instructions. The Chief Engineer is to ensure that the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is strictly adhered to. The Chief Engineer is responsible for implementing the SMS in his department. The Chief Engineer is to report daily to the Master the quantity of oils, fuel and water on board. He should carry out a weekly inspection accompanied by the Master of all the spaces under his responsibility, and this event recorded in the official logbook. Should the Chief Engineer become incapacitated or unable to perform his duties, he shall appoint the Engineer Officer of the Watch to take over. Where only one Engineer Officer is carried, a responsible person, who will be trained in the basic running of the machinery by the Chief Engineer, shall be appointed to take over. This persons name and training received should be recorded in the Official Logbook and Training and Drill Log. The Chief Engineer is responsible for training the back-up person sufficiently to a level that allows this person to keep the machinery running and to bring the ship safely into the next port. The Chief Engineer is responsible to the Master for the welfare of those in his department, and where necessary, to ensure required training is conducted.

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He will report to the Master on any misconduct and/or lack of competence of those in his department. He should also report any incident or near miss to the Master. Responsibilities of Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) The EOOW is responsible to the Chief Engineer for duties delegated to him. He should support the Chief Engineer in carrying out whatever duties and responsibilities he has been assigned, including routine engine room watch keeping and maintenance. The Engineer Officer of the Watch shall thoroughly familiarise himself with all operational matters related to the running of the engine room to a level sufficient to take over from the Chief Engineer, should the Chief Engineer become incapacitated. Responsibilities of Motor Man / Wiper The Motor Man or Wiper is responsible to the Chief Engineer for carrying out the duties allocated to him by the Chief Engineer and Engineering Officers in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any incidents, accidents, near-misses, defects or non-conformities to senior Officers. Responsibilities of Deck or Engineer Cadet The Cadets primary objective on board is to further his studies through executing the assignments given to him by the educational institution he is enrolled with. The secondary objective is to gain practical seafaring experience through execution of various tasks set by the Master/Chief Officer/Engineer. As such, the Cadet is responsible to the Chief Officer/Engineer for such duties delegated to him, which generally would be those delegated to a junior officer or experienced seaman. He should support the Master/ Chief Officer/Engineer in carrying out whatever duties and responsibilities have been assigned. Responsibilities of Sailors The Sailors are responsible for carrying out the duties allocated to them by the Officers in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any incidents, accidents, near-misses, defects or non-conformities they notice to senior Officers. Responsibilities of the Cook The Cook is responsible to the Master for carrying out the duties allocated to him in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any incidents, accidents, near-misses, defects or non-conformities to senior officers. The cook is responsible for the daily hygienic and proper preparation of meals for the entire crew, ensuring food is of sufficient quality, freshness and diversity, with due consideration of cultural and religious requirements. The Cook must make himself familiar with all safety devices fitted in the galley and its equipment and be able to operate these if necessary. The Cook will also be responsible to the Master for the organised storage, use and replenishment of food provisions, and, with the Masters supervision, will manage the food budget to the best of his abilities.

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If not present upon receipt, he will mark any perishable foods with a date to indicate when it was stored, to aid in adhering to the FIFO principle; i.e. First In, First Out. This principle serves to ensure that those food stores that will perish soonest are consumed first. He will keep the galley and its equipment, store rooms, freezers and refrigerators and mess rooms clean and tidy in accordance with hygiene standards and to the satisfaction of the Master. He will ensure exhaust and air conditioning filters in the galley are cleaned weekly. The Cook shall monitor the performance of the refrigeration plant on a daily basis by checking and recording the temperatures and carry out routine cleaning and defrosting of the plant. He shall keep a record of when defrosting is executed. He will verify the proper working of ventilation, drainage, power and other systems fitted in the galley, store rooms and mess rooms, as well as the working of all galley equipment and the refrigeration plant on a regular basis and immediately report any problems to the Chief Engineer. The cook will be responsible for the regular cleaning of all public corridors and stair cases, as well as any spare cabins, such as the pilots and/or owners cabin. Apart from the above duties, the Master may require suitably qualified Cooks to assist in ship operations, other than catering and cleaning, to his discretion. Mooring operations, lookout duties and security patrols are examples of such duties.

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Collective Bargaining Agreement

BETWEEN

ROTTERDAM MANNING LIMITED and ASSOCIATED EMPLOYING COMPANIES

for and on behalf of CARISBROOKE SHIPPING LIMITED

AND

Nautilus International

THIS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROTTERDAM MANNING LIMITED and ASSOCIATED EMPLOYING COMPANIES hereinafter

Called the Employer And

Nautilus International hereinafter called the Union SETS OUT PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN

THE PARTIES

1. Recognition a) The Employer recognises the right of the Union to represent and negotiate on behalf of employees constituting the bargaining unit for seafarers serving onboard UK & IOM ships. b) The Employer confirms the right of the Union as the sole bargaining agent for the workers within the bargaining unit in relation to collective issues effecting officers and ratings covered by this agreement concerning matters including pay, hours and holidays. c) The Employer will make it known to all employees within the bargaining unit that it recognises the union as the sole bargaining agency for that group. 2. General Principles a) The Employer and the Union have a common objective in using the process of negotiations to achieve results beneficial to the Employer and its employee. b) It is jointly agreed that matters of change or dispute are best resolved through the process of discussions and agreement. c) Both parties share a common commitment to work jointly together for the prosperity of both Employer and employees. They agree jointly to encourage the adoption of employment policies, which are equitable, safe and fair.

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d) The Employer recognises the Unions responsibility to represent the interests of the workers within the bargaining unit. e) The Union recognises the Employers responsibility to plan, organise and manage its operations in order to achieve and maintain maximum efficiency in such operations. f) The Union recognises the right of the Employer to reward individual crew members with bonus or payments in addition to the minimum herein prescribed according to the persons ability and merits having regard to the employers resources and ability to pay. g) In order to achieve the common objectives, both parties agree to:

1) Support a business committed to the highest levels of quality, productivity and competitiveness.

2) Embrace changes to technology and working practices that will maintain this commitment. 3) Make all efforts to avoid industrial action. 4) Train and develop workers to ensure they reach their full potential and can use their full range

of skills and knowledge. 5) Respond quickly and flexibly to changes in the face of competitive pressures. 6) Promote and maintain open, direct and two-way communication. 7) Support the principal of individual performance review and the obligations of each employee

to acquire, apply and pass on skills and knowledge to ensure the safe and effective performance of their duties.

8) Support/contribute (50% of union fees for all employees) and encourage employees to join the Union.

3. Representation a) The parties agree that six Union representatives shall be elected to carry out the duties required under Union rules and to represent employees in accordance with this agreement. The Employer will nominate those employees who are eligible for election. b) The Union full-time officials will undertake to notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of representatives at the earliest opportunity after the elections. c) Permission to attend will be granted where reasonable notice has been given and only when operationally viable. d) Reasonable facilities will be afforded to representatives to enable them to carry out their duties within the framework of this agreement. e) A representative will be paid normal earnings in respect of time spent in carrying out their union duties in association with their employment for the Employer.

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4. Union Facilities a) Meetings between representatives of the Employer and the Unions will normally take place during working hours. Facilities for communication to employees, such as notice boards, photocopying, telephone, etc., will be made available to representatives. b) Both the Employer and the Union shall have regard to the ACAS code of Practice on time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities and shall ensure that there is no unwarranted or unjustified failure to abide by it. c) The company will assist, where appropriate, with facilitating the attendance of any NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL member of the Biennial General Meeting of the union and/or such training as is necessary for any of the unions elected representatives, subject to the known exigencies of operational commitments. 5. Consultations a) The need for consultations and the exchange of information on an ad hoc basis should be an integral part of the way the Employer and the Union conduct relations. b) Both the Employer and the Union shall have regard to the ACAS Code of Practice on the Disclosure of Information to Trade Unions for Collective Bargaining Purposes. The Employer will disclose information for the purposes of collective bargaining in accordance with the statutory requirements for the time being in force, but subject to any limitations within the legislation. 6. Duration and Amendment or Termination of Collective Agreement This Agreement shall be effective from [continuation of the previous agreement]. The Employer and Union agree that any changes to this Agreement will take place by mutual agreement or by giving 6 months written notice of the change. The Agreement will continue unless and until terminated by either party giving to the other 6 months written notice. 7. Confidentiality Both parties agree not to discuss or communicate any issue of which negotiation is to take place or is taking place, or any other issue which may be the subject matter of discussion or communication between the parties from time to time, with any third party (including any form of media) other than their own advisors. 8. Consultative Meetings Annual consultative meetings will take place between the Company and the Union during the month before the annual review date each year, 1st January.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Application 1.1 This Agreement set out the standard terms and conditions applicable to all seafarers serving on any British ship operated by Carisbrooke Shipping Limited (the Company) or its subsidiaries. 1.2 This Agreement is deemed to be incorporated into and to contain the terms and conditions of employment of any seafarer to whom this Agreement applies whether or not the company has entered into an individual Contract of Employment with the seafarer. 1.3 The Special Agreement requires that the Employer will employ the seafarers on the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and to enter into individual contracts of employment with any seafarer to whom this Agreement applies. The Company undertakes that it will comply with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 1.4 Each seafarer, in accordance with 1.1 above, shall be covered by the Agreement with effect from the date on which they are engaged, whether they have signed Articles or not, until the date on which they sign off. 2. Equality 2.1 Each seafarer shall be entitled to work, train and live in an environment free from harassment and bullying, whether sexually, racially or otherwise motivated. The company will regard breaches of this undertaking as a serious act of misconduct on the part of any employee. (Equality statement attached) 2.2 The company are committed to ensuring that seafaring staff are trained in line with the guidance as issued by the Chamber of Shipping. 3. Pre-Employment 3.1 Each seafarer shall undertake to serve the Company competently and shall undertake that they possess, and will exercise, the skill commensurate with the certificates that they declare to hold. 3.2 The Company requires that any seafarer shall ensure that all his Statutory Certificates are valid for the duration of his contract (including passport, discharge book, national health certificate, yellow fever and USA visa.) 3.3 The Company shall be entitled to require that any seafarer shall have a satisfactory pre-employment medical examination, at company expense, by a company-nominated doctor and that the seafarer answers faithfully any questionnaire on their state of health that may be required. Failure to do so may affect the seafarers entitlement to compensation.

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4. Probationary Service 4.1 The first tour or minimum of three months service during the first term of employment with the Company shall be regarded as probationary and both the seafarer and the Company shall be entitled to terminate the employment prior to the expiry of the contract during this period. In such event the cost of repatriation shall be the responsibility of the party who gives notice of termination and compensation for premature termination of employment will not apply. The only exception to this is any cadet who on their first voyage wish to terminate their contract can do so at no cost of repatriation to themselves. 4.2 In the case where no future employment is available, notice will be given within 28 days from completion of the contract. 5. Duration of Employment 5.1 An Officer shall be engaged for 4 (four) months or as otherwise mutually agreed; Filipino Officers Contracts range from between 6 (six) to 12 (twelve) months; and such period may be extended or reduced by 1 month for operational convenience. Contracts cannot be extended to exceed 12 months. 5.2 Ratings shall be engaged for 9 (nine) months to 12 (twelve) months or as otherwise mutually agreed and such period may be extended or reduced by 1 month for operational convenience. Contracts cannot be extended to exceed 12 months. 6. Termination of Employment 6.1 Employment shall be terminated

a) Upon expiry of the agreed period of service. b) When signing off owing to sickness, injury or genuine circumstances.

6.2 The Company may terminate employment of a seafarer

a) By giving 7 days notice in writing or payment in lieu of 7 days. b) On the misconduct or incompetence of the seafarer in accordance with the Companys Code

of Conduct c) Upon the loss, or sale or lay-up of the ship (see section 7.5).

6.3 A seafarer may terminate employment a) By giving 7 days notice in writing to the Master or Company. b) When, during the course of a voyage, it is confirmed that the next of kin or in the case of a

single person a parent, has fallen seriously ill.

7. Repatriation 7.1 Repatriation shall take place in such a manner that it takes into account the needs and reasonable requirements for comfort of the Seafarer.

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7.2 A seafarer leaving the ship at the end of the agreed period of service, as a result of sickness, injury, on compassionate grounds or other genuine circumstances will be repatriated to his/her home or place of original engagement with all reasonable travel costs, subsistence and expenses paid by the company. 7.3 A seafarer that has been dismissed in accordance with the Companys Code of Conduct contained in the Safety Management Manual will be required to pay for his own repatriation. The seafarers contract or employment agreement will cease from the time of dismissal. 7.4 During repatriation for normal reasons, the company shall be liable for the following costs:

a) Payment of basic wages between the time of discharge and the arrival of the seafarer at their place or original engagement or home;

b) The cost of maintaining the seafarer ashore until repatriation takes place; c) Reasonable personal travel and subsistence costs during the travel period; d) Transport of the seafarers personal effects up to 30kg of weight.

7.5 Seafarer compensation for the ships loss or foundering shall be paid for the days during which the seafarer remains unemployed at the same rate as the wages payable under the employment agreement, but the total indemnity to any one seafarer is limited to two months wages. 8. Maternity 8.1 Any seafarer who becomes aware that they are pregnant during their period of employment shall be given absolute authority to make any and all decisions about their own health, and wellbeing within the first 12 weeks of confinement. With the only exception being, provided the safety and welfare of the crew and vessel are not adversely affected.

a) The seafarer shall advise the Master as soon as the seafarer is satisfied that the pregnancy is confirmed;

b) The company will repatriate the seafarer as soon as reasonably practicable but in any case, no later than the 26th week of pregnancy.

9. Wages

9.1 The wages of each seafarer shall be calculated in accordance with this Agreement and as per the attached wages scales (Annex 1). 9.2 Wages will be paid one month in arrears as promptly as practicable, after legal deductions, either into the seafarers bank account or cash onboard, as requested. The only deductions from such wages shall be proper statutory and other deductions as recorded in this Agreement and/or other deductions as authorised. Currency is in Euro and / or US Dollars as agreed and as available. 9.3 Any wages not drawn by the seafarer shall accumulate for their account and may be drawn as a cash advance twice monthly. 9.4 No seafarer employed in the Deck or Engine departments who is 21 or over and is not a trainee shall be paid less than the equivalent rate of an ordinary seaman.

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10. Subsistence Allowance 10.1 When food and/or accommodation is not provided onboard, the company shall be responsible for providing food and/or accommodation of suitable quality. 11. Sick Pay 11.1 When a seafarer is landed at any port because of sickness or injury, payment of their basic wages shall continue to be paid until they have been repatriated at the companys expense as specified in Section 6 ~ Repatriation. 11.2 Thereafter, the seafarer shall be entitled to sick pay at the rate equivalent to their basic wage while they remain sick up to a maximum of 120 days. 11.3 However, in the event of incapacity due to an accident, the basic wage shall be paid until the injured seafarer has been cured or up to a maximum of 180 days, upon which a medical determination be made. 11.4 Proof of continued entitlement to sick pay shall be by submission of satisfactory medical reports, endorsed where necessary, by a company appointed doctor. If a doctor appointed by or on behalf of the seafarer disagrees with the assessment, a third doctor may be nominated jointly between the company and the seafarer and the decision of this doctor shall be final and binding on both parties. 12. Disability 12.1 A seafarer who suffers permanent disability as a result of an accident, whilst in the employment of the company, regardless of fault, including accidents occurring while travelling to or from the ship and whose ability to work as a seafarer is reduced as a result thereof, shall in addition to sick pay, be entitled to compensation according to the provisions of this Agreement. 12.2 The disability suffered by the seafarer, shall be determined by a doctor appointed by the company. If a doctor appointed by or on behalf of the seafarer disagrees with the assessment, a third doctor may be nominated jointly between the company and the decision of this doctor shall be final and binding on both parties. 12.3 A seafarer whose disability, in accordance with 11.2 above is assess at 50% or more under the Table overleaf (DEGREE OF DISABILITY RATE OF COMPENSATION) shall, for the purpose of this paragraph, be permanently unfit for further sea service in any capacity and be entitled to 100% compensation. Furthermore, any seafarer assessed at less than 50% disability but certified as permanently unfit for further sea service in any capacity by the company-nominated doctor, shall also be entitled to 100% compensation. Any disagreement as to entitlement under this clause shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set out and agreed by the employer and the seafarer in conjunction with the seafarers union, NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL.

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TABLE 1.

DEGREE OF DISABILITY RATE OF COMPENSATION

RATINGS OFFICERS & RATINGS

22001122

DDeeggrreeee ooff DDiissaabbiilliittyy RRaattee ooff CCoommppeennssaattiioonn

% Ratings Junior Officers Senior Officers (4) 100 90,882 121,176 151,470 75 68,162 90,882 113,603 60 54,529 72,706 90,882 50 45,441 60,588 75,735 40 36,353 48,470 60,588 30 27,265 36,353 45,441 20 18,176 24,235 30,294 10 9,088 12,118 15,147

22001133

DDeeggrreeee ooff DDiissaabbiilliittyy RRaattee ooff CCoommppeennssaattiioonn

% Ratings Junior Officers Senior Officers (4) 100 93,154 124,205 155,257 75 69,866 93,154 116,443 60 55,892 74,523 93,154 50 46,577 62,103 77,628 40 37,262 49,682 62,103 30 27,946 37,262 46,577 20 18,631 24,841 31,051 10 9,315 12,421 15,526 Note: Senior Officers for the purpose of this clause means Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer and 1st Engineer.

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13. Insurance Cover 13.1 The Company shall conclude appropriate insurance to cover themselves fully against the possible contingencies arising from the Articles of this Agreement. 14. Allotments 14.1 Each seafarer to whom this Agreement applies shall be allowed an allotment note for all or part of their earnings, payable at monthly intervals. 15. Medical Attention 15.1 A seafarer shall be entitled to immediate medical attention when necessary. 15.2 A seafarer who is hospitalised abroad owing to sickness or injury shall be entitled to medical attention (including hospitalisation) at the Companys expense for as long as such attention is required or until the seafarer is repatriated to the port of engagement, whichever is the earlier. 15.3 A seafarer repatriated to their port of engagement, unfit as a result of sickness or injury, shall be entitled to medical attention (including hospitalisation) at the Companys expense:

a) in the case of sickness, for up to 120 days after initial hospitalisation, subject to the submission of satisfactory medical reports;

b) in the case of injury, for so long as medical attention is required or until a medical determination is made concerning permanent disability.

15.4 Proof of continued entitlement to medical attention shall be by submission of satisfactory medical report, endorsed, where necessary, by a Company appointed doctor. 16. Loss of Life ~ Death in Service 16.1 If a seafarer dies whilst in the employment of the Company including death onboard from natural causes, death occurring whilst travelling to and from the vessel, or as a result of marine or similar peril, excluding death due to wilful act, neglect or misbehaviour, the Company shall pay the sums specified in Clause 12 of this agreement and the tables referred to within 12.3, to a nominated beneficiary and to each dependent child up to a maximum of 4 (four) children under the age of 18. If the seafarer shall leave no nominated beneficiary, the aforementioned sum shall be paid to the person or body empowered by law or otherwise to administer the estate of the Seafarer. For the purpose of this clause a seafarer shall be regarded as in employment of the company for so long as the provisions of Articles 10 and 14 of the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement concluded between Rotterdam Manning Ltd and Nautilus International apply and provided the death is directly attributable to sickness or injury that caused the seafarers employment to be terminated in accordance with Article 5.1 b) of the aforesaid terms and conditions.

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17. Hours of Work 17.1 Basic hours of work will be eight hours per day Monday to Friday and four hours on Saturdays. 17.2 Additional hours of work required for duties that include the safety and security of the ship, its crew, cargo, equipment and machinery, cargo operations including preparations for loading and discharging, bunkering, storing, essential maintenance on deck or in the engine room and watch-keeping will be at the requirement and discretion of the Master in accordance with Company and statutory requirements. Hours of rest regulations being strictly observed. 17.3 Leave entitlement is included in the consolidated agreement and is calculated at 2.5 days per calendar month. 18. Holidays 18.1 UK national holidays will apply both at sea and in port except where duties to the essential safety, navigation or operation of the ship or its cargo are required. 19. War Zones ~ As defined by the International Chamber of Shipping 19.1 A Warlike Operations Area, shall be determined by the IBF Warlike Operations Areas Committee, in accordance with the Committees Rules and Procedures. The Company will be advised by Nautilus International in connection with advice as issued on the Chamber of Shipping Web Site www.british-shipping.org/news 19.2 A seafarer has the right to refuse to embark or proceed on a voyage in a War Zone and will not lose employment or suffer any other detriment. 19.3 Bonus payments, equal to 100% of the basic wage, will be paid for entering War Zones for the duration of the ships stay in such an area, subject to a minimum of five days pay. Similarly, the compensation for disability and death shall be doubled for the same period. 20. Short hand Payments 20.1 When a ship sails with less than the total number of crew required by the Safe Manning document compensation will be paid at the basic rate of the missing rank. The payment shall be divided equally between those seafarers that compensate for the reduction in manning. 21. Loss of Personal Effects 21.1 Crew members are responsible at all times for the safety and security of their personal effects and the Company recommend each crewmember have adequate insurance in place. 21.2 The Company will provide compensation for loss of or damage to personal effects in the event of loss of the ship, fire or other extraordinary catastrophe caused by events beyond the normal control of the ships crew and the Company. 21.3 Personal computers and other electronic equipment is not covered.

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22. Watch-keeping 22.1 Watch-keeping at sea and when deemed necessary in port, shall be organised where possible on a three-watch basis. 22.2. It shall be at the discretion of the Master which seafarers are put into watches and which, if any, on day work. 23. Grievance Procedures 23.1 Grievance should be brought to the attention of the Master who must make every effort to deal with the matter satisfactorily in the shortest time. 23.2 When this has not achieved a satisfactory end or is otherwise inappropriate, the Crew Department of the Company should be contacted for advice and assistance. 23.3 Where, after a reasonable time, the seafarer with the grievance feels the matter has not been satisfactorily dealt with, he/she should seek advice from the Industrial Relations Officer to Carisbrooke Shipping Limited Nautilus International, 1 & 2 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1BD. Alternatively you may contact the relevant flag authority as outlined in the company complaints procedures. 23.4 Ships that are party to this agreement are listed in Annex 2 24. Encouragement to Join the Union 24.1 The Company recommends crew members serving on ships listed In Annex 2 join the Union. 25. Food, Accommodation, Bedding, Amenities etc... 25.1 The Company shall provide the following for the use of each seafarer whilst they are serving on board;

a) Sufficient food of good quality and of a type confirming with the seafarers dietary and/or religious requirements as far as practicable.

b) Accommodation of adequate size and standard. c) One mattress and at least one pillow, three blankets and two sheets (or equivalent duvets

and covers), one pillow-case and two towels. The sheets (or duvet covers), pillow-case and towels shall be changed at least once a week.

d) Necessary cutlery and crockery. e) Laundry facilities. f) Notwithstanding above, all facilities should be in accordance with ILO Maritime Labour

Convention 2006. 25.2 In addition, the Company shall provide the Galley with all items of equipment normally required for cooking purposes. All items of equipment mentioned in subparagraphs (c), (d) and (e) above shall be of good quality.

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25.3 The accommodation standards should generally meet those criteria contained the relevant ILO instruments relating to crew accommodation.

26. Personal Protective Equipment

26.1 The Company shall provide the necessary personal protective equipment in accordance with ISM/IMO regulations, or any applicable national regulations which specify any additional equipment, for the use of each seafarer while serving on board. 26.2 The Company will supply the crew with appropriate personal protective equipment for the nature of the job. 26.3 Seafarers should be advised of the dangerous nature and possible hazards of any work to be carried out and instructed of any necessary precautions to be taken as well as of the use of the protective equipment. 26.4 If the necessary safety equipment is not available to operate in compliance with any of the above relations, seafarers should not be permitted or requested to perform the work. 26.5 Seafarers should use and take care of personal protective equipment at their disposal and not misuse any means provided for their own protection or the protection of others. Personal protective equipment remains the property of the Company. 27. Waivers and Assignments 27.1 The Company undertakes not to demand or request any seafarer to enter into any document whereby way of waiver or assignment or otherwise, the seafarer agrees or promises to accept variations to the terms of this Agreement or return to the Company, their servants or agents any wages (including backwages) or other emoluments due or to become due to the seafarer under this Agreement and the Company agrees that any such document already in existence shall be null and void and of no legal effect. 28. Breach of the Agreement 28.1 If the Company breaches the terms of this Agreement the NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL, for itself or acting on behalf of members, and/or any seafarer shall be entitled to take such measures against the Company as may be deemed necessary to obtain redress.

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AANNNNEEXX 22 Only UK or IOM flagged vessels shall be included within this agreement other than by specific agreement between the Company and NAUTILUS International. All vessels covered by this agreement will be listed within this Annex: The ships party to this agreement are:

Amy C Andrea Anon Anja C Celine C Charlotte C Eileen C Esther C Greta C Heleen C Jannie C Jasmine C Johanna C Julie C Karen C Karina C Karla C Kate C Kathy C Kelly C Kikki C Kimberly C Kitty C Kristin C Lauren C Lijun C Lisa C Margrete C Mark C Martina C Megan C Michelle C Minka C Monica C Nicole C Nomadic Bergen Nomadic Hjellestad Nomadic Milde Paula C Sally Ann C Sian C Sonja C Steffi C Tina C

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UAL America (Ex Emily C) UAL Angola (Ex Geja C) UAL Capetown (Ex Janet C) UAL Europe (Ex Jill C) UAL Gabon (Ex Jacqueline C) UAL Nigeria (Ex Anna) UAL Rodach (Ex Jade C) Vectis Castle Vectis Eagle Vectis Falcon Vectis Harrier Vectis Isle Vectis Osprey Vectis Pride Vectis Progress Victoria C Xiaoyi C

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LLIISSTT OOFF AASSSSOOCCIIAATTEEDD EEMMPPLLOOYYIINNGG CCOOMMPPAANNIIEESS:

FRISIAN CREW MANAGEMENT GmbH

ROTTERDAM MANNING (JERSEY) LTD.

LYDIA MAR SHIPPING CO S.A.

DOLPHIN SHIP MANAGEMENT INC.

CARISBROOKE SHIPPING LTD.