Why Clipper

Established in 1999 with just one boat, Thames Clippers now carry over 7000 passengers per day. Our company continues to expand as more and more people appreciate the advantages of river travel.

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Safety

The Board of Directors, Managers and employees accept the need to:

  • Ensure the safety of all persons on, or interacting with, any Company owned or operated vessel;
  • Prevent human injury or loss of life;
  • Avoid damage to the environmental and, in particular, to the marine environment.

The Company and all its employees will seek to:

  • Prevent all dangerous occurrences liable to cause injury;
  • Prevent damage to the environment or property;
  • Provide for safe practices in vessel operation and a safe working environment;
  • Establish safeguards against all identified risks;
  • Continuously improve the safety management skills of all personnel, including emergency preparedness and environmental protection.

This Safety and Environmental Policy will be implemented by:

  • Ensuring the Company complies with mandatory rules and regulations, and that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by the International Maritime Organisation, Administrations, classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account;
  • Encouraging a safety culture throughout the Company through training, good communication and a pro-active approach to Safety and Risk Management;
  • Ensuring that the procedures contained within the Safety Management System are understood, actioned and implemented;
  • Reviewing all Safety Management System documentation and activities to promote safety at Afloat and protection of the environment.
Sean Collins
Managing Director Thames Clippers