COMMUNITY SERVICE

Our mission is to create a work environment in which the host communities and the company become fundamentally interdependent. This is done with a mutual understanding and commitment to growth and development. Our commitment to community development is based on the following objectives:

• Integrated planning and execution of community development programs, with full community input and participation
• Adoption of best practices that guarantee community-friendly operations.
• Sustainable empowerment of the indigenous host communities through the provision of employment and improved welfare

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTBLUE DOLPHIN keenly advise clients, partners and staff on equitable levels of environmental safeguards to be incorporated to a project where a hazard may not be covered by regula-tions or client’s policy. We strive to preserve a clean and healthy environment at all times. BDP is bound by the following principles:

• The ultimate responsibility for the protection of the environment is with senior management, who in turn ensure that every employee is accountable for meeting the company’s environmental goals.
• Our goal is zero spills and environmental releases.
• We operate in a manner that protects the environment, which is the top priority of our operational plans. We strongly believe that our success is directly linked to the health and safety of our employees, clients and our reputation as a leader in environmental conservation.

QUALITY

In line with the strategic direction of BLUE DOLPHIN, our resolute policy is to consciously determine the stated and implied needs and expectations of interested parties - customers, legal & regulatory entities, government, shareholders, employees, suppliers and community - relevant to our business of onshore/offshore pipeline laying, fabrication, provision of drilling services, petroleum products supply, equipment leasing and procurement and ensure that their requirements are met.

We shall focus on continual improvement of our quality performance and quality management system performance by taking applicable action to effectively address any identified shortfall while encouraging next practice innovations and ideas in all our dealings.

LOCAL CONTENT SUPPORT

In support of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Act, which was signed into law on the 22nd April 2010, we are committed to maximizing in a sustainable manner the use of Nigerian human resources, materials, equipment and services in our operations without compromising the company’s values, quality, health, and safety and environment standards.

In order to contribute to the development of Nigeria’s industrial capabilities and competencies and supporting the nation’s economy, we shall seek to maximize the participation of Nigerian businesses and local contractors in our operations in compliance with the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010. Reasonable measures shall be undertaken at all times to meet requisite Nigerian Content levels.

As an oil and gas service provider, we shall implement government policies/approved Nigerian Content Plan without compromising the intent of achieving the best overall value for the Project in terms of price, quality, efficiency, delivery and operating parameters. We will also strive to maintain the close rapport we have built with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.