TEN is committed to rendering its customers safe, punctual and quality service at competitive rates. The Company has thus earned the reputation of a reliable, professional and responsible service provider among first-rate charterers.

In addition, TEN vessels have received awards and laudatory letters from independent bodies recognizing the Company's efforts to comply--and even anticipate--developments in quality operation.

By promoting an active safety culture among company personnel, both in-house and on-board, TEN and its Technical Manager (TST) are committed to not only providing quality service to their clients, but also to ensuring consistent protection of the environment. Through a comprehensive system of continuous training exercises and seminars, they constantly ensure that a proactive, preventive mentality prevail throughout the enterprise. In this framework TST also sponsors major training establishments for seafarers in the Greek island of Chios and in the Philippines. Many graduates of these schools join the crews of TEN and TST vessels upon graduation, thus ensuring continuity and compatibility within the company.

 ISM / ISO Compliance

 Recent Awards & Recognitions

AMVER is a worldwide voluntary vessel reporting system operated by the U.S. Coast Guard to promote safety of life and property at sea. Its mission is to quickly provide to search and rescue authorities, on demand, accurate information on the positions and characteristics of vessels near a reported distress. Each year, Lloyds of London Press underwrites the 'International Rescue at Sea Awards' to recognize any AMVER participating ships involved in the year's most significant rescues. Various TEN vessels have been recognized by AMVER since 1994, the Company's first full year of operation. In November 1998, four of the Company's vessels were honored with AMVER awards for 1997: M/T Bregen, M/T Hesnes, M/T Pella and M/T Vergina II. In October 1999, six of the Company's vessels were honored with AMVER awards for 1998: M/T Athens 2004, M/T Bregen, M/T Hesnes, M/T Maria Tsakos, M/T Toula and M/T Victory III.

 Quality and Safety Policy

TSAKOS SHIPPING AND TRADING S.A. is fully committed to providing transportation and delivery of materials and products in accordance with, or even exceeding, its customers needs, in a safe and efficient manner, at a reasonable cost, in compliance with national and international laws, rules and regulations with the highest regard for the health and safety of its crews and the protection of the environment.
Ships and equipment are maintained in an appropriate manner to ensure their fitness for the intended service.

All shore based and shipboard personnel are fully qualified and properly trained.
The Company's performance is continually reviewed and dynamic initiatives are undertaken towards its continuous improvement with a view to fully satisfy its customers’ expectations.

The policy of TSAKOS SHIPPING AND TRADING S.A. is to promote safety on board vessels in order to protect the lives and wellbeing of all personnel and maintain the integrity of the vessel and her cargo. As far as health and safety is concerned, the Company is committed to providing all personnel with information, equipment and training necessary to carry out their work safely.

All shore based and shipboard personnel of TSAKOS SHIPPING & TRADING S.A. are strictly required to adhere to this POLICY by fully complying with the Company's procedures and all applicable national and international regulations.

TSAKOS SHIPPING AND TRADING S.A and its employees are committed and dedicated to protecting the environment and to the prevention of pollution. In line with this strong commitment, TSAKOS SHIPPING AND TRADING S.A. has established and is implementing an appropriate Environmental Management System throughout the organization.

The Company, which has historically employed and demonstrated sound environmental practices, has evaluated its activities and has identified and assessed those aspects which have or can have significant impact on the environment. Furthermore, the Company has established procedures to manage and monitor those aspects in accordance with ISO 14001:1996. The purpose of this assessment and monitoring is to identify behavioral patterns that have the potential to affect the environment and thus design a plan of action based on scientifically sound methods.

• Compliance with relevant environmental legislation, regulations and other requirements (as applicable and/or deemed necessary by the Company),
• Providing adequate resources for the achievement of the set objectives and targets,
• Providing appropriate training to all personnel whose work may create a significant impact upon the environment,
• The continuous improvement of the overall environmental performance.
• The Company has ensured that this Policy is available to and understood by all employees, both in the office and on board the vessels.

TSAKOS SHIPPING & TRADING S.A. is fully committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, free from unauthorised use of drugs and alcohol.
Illegal possession, consumption, distribution or sale of drugs or alcohol by any shipboard personnel of the Company shall lead to instant dismissal and will render the person liable to legal proceedings.

As a condition of continued employment all shipboard personnel are required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Refusal to consent to the testing, falsification of a test or positive test results will result in the termination of employment.

All shore based and shipboard personnel of TSAKOS SHIPPING & TRADING S.A. are strictly required to adhere to this POLICY by fully complying with the Company's procedures and all applicable national and international regulations.