Compliance Policy

Introduction

This Compliance Policy of Marcarga Maritime Shipping Agency establishes the principles, rules, and guidelines that govern the organization’s activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

This policy aims to promote an organizational culture based on integrity, ethics, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that all company activities are conducted in a legal, professional manner and aligned with best governance practices.

Objectives

• Ensure compliance with applicable national and international legislation, including safety, environmental, commercial, and labor regulations.

• Prevent legal, financial, and reputational risks to the organization.

• Promote ethical, transparent, and responsible practices across all company activities.

• Ensure alignment with international standards and best practices, including compliance with international sanctions regimes where applicable (e.g., OFAC, United Kingdom, and European Union).

Scope

This policy applies to

• All employees of Marcarga Maritime Shipping Agency.

• Managers and executives.

• Suppliers and service providers.

• Business and institutional partners.

All stakeholders must respect and comply with the principles and rules established in this document.

Core Principles

Legality

Strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those of the Republic of Angola related to public probity, labor relations, and commercial practices.

Integrity

Conduct based on ethics, honesty, and transparency in all decisions and professional relationships.

Responsibility

Commitment to sustainability, safety, respect for human rights, and social responsibility.

Impartiality

Prohibition of any form of discrimination, harassment, conflict of interest, or undue advantage.

Code of Conduct

All employees and partners of Marcargas Angola must adhere to the following rules:.

• Prohibition of corruption, bribery, fraud, or any unlawful practices.

• Responsible and proper use of company resources and assets.

• Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Respect for confidentiality and protection of personal and corporate data.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

Marcarga Maritime Shipping Agency is committed to maintaining effective internal control and risk management mechanisms, including:.

• Implementation of monitoring systems and internal audits.

• Periodic compliance risk assessments.

• Adoption of preventive and corrective measures when necessary.

Whistleblowing Channel

Marcarga Maritime Shipping Agency provides a secure, confidential, and accessible channel for reporting potential violations of this policy or any irregularities.

The company ensures that no employee or partner will face retaliation for reporting concerns in good faith.

Training and Communication

All employees must participate in continuous training programs on compliance, ethics, and integrity, ensuring awareness and application of this policy in their duties.

Sanctions and Disciplinary Measures

Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary actions, including:.

• Warning.

• Suspension.

• Contract termination.

Without prejudice to civil, administrative, or criminal liabilities under applicable law.

Review and Update

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, or strategic changes of Marcargas Angola.