2. Legal Basis
This policy is based on the following legislation / regulations:
STCW – Code Part B "Guidance on Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse"
ILO – Paper: „Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programmes in the Maritime Industry"
Sea Carrier Initiative Agreement – Measures for the Prevention of Drug Trafficking on Board
Special legislation of the respective harbor states
Legislation of the Flag State General Legislation: D.Lgs. 81/08;
Alcohol: Legge 30 marzo 2001,n°125; Conferenza Unificata 16/03/06;
3.2 Alcohol
At the beginning of duty and during working times no crew member may be under the influence of alcohol. Time periods in which the crew members fulfill the functions of a host in the public areas are not considered to be working times.
In addition to the zero alcohol requirement during working times, no crew member may consume alcohol to such an extent that he or she can at any time not fulfill his or her work and safety duties ashore or on board. This applies to the entire time spent working on board.
The maximum blood alcohol concentration may never exceed 0.5 o/oo.
For crew members standing watch(deck and engine department), the consumption of alcohol is forbidden within 4 hours before commencement of duty.
Bringing alcohol on board is categorically forbidden. Exceptions are only possible with the permission of the Master.
The sale of alcoholic beverages to crew members is only allowed in the Crew Bar (exceptions are defined in the Public Access Regulation and Crew Privileges Regulation). The circulation of alcohol (in return for payment or free of charge) by members of the crew to guests or other third parties outside of the normal and public bar, restaurant or event operations is strictly forbidden.