The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has entered into a brand new cooperative settlement with the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) to develop and replace sources that promote zero tolerance of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) within the U.S. Merchant Marine business.
The settlement goals to collaboratively develop finest business practices for selling a secure and inclusive tradition within the maritime business.
SOCP non-members are welcome to hitch the working group and assist deal with points affecting SASH prevention and response within the U.S. Merchant Marine. Items needing various business enter embrace, however should not restricted to growing and updating coaching sources to align with MARAD’s Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture (EMBARC) Standards and any subsequent legislative provisions on this space, offering assist to survivors, and strengthening a tradition of respect.
The SOCP is a non-profit group comprised of maritime business corporations and professionals established to enhance the security, productiveness, effectivity, safety, and environmental efficiency of U.S. vessel operations. Its members embrace U.S. ship house owners and operators, maritime unions, academies, coaching establishments, authorities businesses, and different stakeholders who present their maritime business experience and steering to advertise and create options to business challenges.
