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Safety and Policy
Our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational integrity — protecting our people, our clients' cargo, and the environment.
A culture, not a checklist
Safety is not just a policy; it is the core value that underpins every operation at Lake Victoria Logistics. From our vessel captains to our warehouse staff, every team member is empowered and equipped to uphold a culture of safety-first, ensuring we operate responsibly and securely at all times.
Occupational Health & Safety
We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and contractors.
This policy outlines our commitment to proactively manage health and safety risks by identifying, assessing and mitigating potential hazards to prevent harm and ill health across all operations.
Regulatory & Compliance Policy
We strictly adhere to all local, national, and international maritime and transport regulations. Our dedicated compliance team ensures that our operations, documentation, and procedures are always up-to-date and fully compliant with the law.
Emergency Response & Preparedness
This policy details our comprehensive protocols for responding to emergencies, including medical incidents, environmental spills, and security threats. Regular drills ensure our teams are prepared to act swiftly and effectively to mitigate any situation.
Pictured: containment boom deployment during a marine emergency drill.
Environmental Protection Policy
We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact. The Environment policy governs our procedures for waste management, spill prevention, and the reduction of emissions, ensuring we act as responsible stewards of the Lake Victoria ecosystem.
Pictured: the oily water separator, which consists of a coalescer-type tilted plate oil interceptor.
How we stay ready
Certified Training
Basic and advanced firefighting certification for every member of the Emergency Response Team.
Quarterly Drills
Live fire drills and emergency response simulations run every quarter across the terminal and fleet.
Engineered Controls
110% bund containment, vapour detection, dyke foam suppression and automated emergency shutdown.
Independent Standards
Tank construction to API 650, and Jet A-1 handling to EI-1530 and JIG standards.
Questions about our HSSE standards?
Our compliance team is available to discuss audits, documentation and site inspections.