Marine pollution prevention - environment friendly purchasing
Spares and supplies are to be sourced in a planned manner with a view to reducing unnecessary movement of parts.
Best practice is to ensure orders are consolidated (Bulk purchasing) to reduce use of packing Material. Use of products that are environment friendly should be encouraged and suppliers who have an environmental management system should be given priority wherever possible and practicable.
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