Modern slavery statement

Last updated: 2025-12-12

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Orca Crew Services B.V. (“we”, “us”, “our”) as part of our commitment to ethical business practices and to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.

We recognise that modern slavery is a serious global issue affecting individuals and communities worldwide. As a company operating in the maritime and recruitment sectors, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

1. Our Commitment

Orca Crew Services B.V. has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.
We are committed to acting ethically and responsibly in all areas of our business and to implementing systems and controls that aim to ensure modern slavery does not occur in our organisation or in any part of our supply chain.

2. Our Business and Supply Chain

Our services may involve cooperation with clients, partners, subcontractors, and third-party providers across multiple countries. We recognise that certain areas of the global supply chain may present higher risks of exploitation, particularly where temporary labor or international recruitment is involved.

We expect the same zero-tolerance approach from all suppliers, partners, and external agencies with whom we work. We require them to operate with transparency and to uphold ethical labor standards.

3. Policies and Controls

We maintain internal policies and practices aimed at preventing modern slavery, including:

• Ethical recruitment and employment principles

• Respect for workers’ rights and freedoms

• Prohibition of forced, bonded, or involuntary labor

• Requirements for transparent employment terms

• Identity and documentation verification processes

• Due diligence procedures for suppliers and partners

We also encourage the reporting of concerns related to unethical behavior, including modern slavery, through secure and confidential channels.

4. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We evaluate potential risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chain.
Where risks are identified, we take appropriate measures to mitigate them, including:

• Conducting due diligence on partners and suppliers

• Reviewing compliance documentation

• Assessing recruitment and labor practices

• Monitoring ongoing relationships with third-party providers

Our goal is to ensure that all individuals working with or through our organisation are treated lawfully, fairly, and with dignity.

5. Training and Awareness

We aim to promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff.
This includes ensuring that employees involved in recruitment, procurement, or supply chain management understand:

• How to identify signs of exploitation

• How to respond to concerns

• The importance of ethical and transparent practices

6. Reporting Concerns

We strongly encourage anyone—employees, contractors, partners, or candidates—to report concerns related to modern slavery or unethical behavior.
Reports can be made confidentially through our designated contact channels. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly.

7. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery.
We review our internal processes and supplier relationships regularly to ensure they remain effective and aligned with our ethical values.

We are also committed to reviewing and updating this Modern Slavery Statement annually or as required by law.

8. Approval

This statement has been approved by the management of Orca Crew Services B.V. and is made available publicly on our website.