Health, safety and environmental protection sit at the centre of every decision at Fuel Oil Terminal Curaçao B.V. — from berth planning to routine maintenance.
Occupational health monitoring and medical support for all terminal personnel.
Documented procedures and permit-to-work systems govern every operation.
Spill prevention, monitoring and rapid response protect the surrounding waters.
A trained team and dedicated equipment stand ready around the clock.
Our emergency response team trains regularly on fire suppression, spill containment and medical response scenarios specific to petroleum terminal operations. Response equipment is positioned across the site and tested on a fixed schedule.
Formal risk assessments accompany every new operation, contractor engagement and infrastructure change. Findings feed directly into updated procedures, training and equipment investment.
Our HSE management system aligns with applicable local and international regulations governing petroleum storage and marine terminal operations, verified through regular internal and third-party audits.
All personnel complete HSE induction before starting work, with ongoing refresher training tailored to their specific role — from dock operations to office-based functions.
Yes. All vessel crews receive a safety briefing on arrival and are required to follow terminal HSE procedures for the full duration of their call, including designated smoking areas, PPE requirements and communication protocols.
Drills are scheduled across all shifts throughout the year, covering fire response, spill containment and medical emergency scenarios, supplemented by unannounced exercises to test readiness.
All contractors must complete a safety qualification process and site-specific induction before being granted access, and are held to the same HSE standards as terminal employees while on site.
Any individual on site — regardless of role — has the authority to pause an operation if they identify a safety concern. Operations resume only once the concern has been assessed and addressed.
