Harassment and Bullying

Schmidt Ocean Institute is committed to ensuring a positive sea-going experience, which is a climate free from any forms of harassment or bullying. Members of the ship's crew, the science party or other embarked special personnel who feel harassed or bullied are required to notify the Master or the Chief Scientist.

When at sea and living in close proximity for lengthy periods of time, situations of discomfort may arise. These situations can be exacerbated by the fact that the usual shore-based distinctions between “on the job” and “off work” or between “at home” and “in the workplace” blur or become meaningless aboard a ship.  At sea, Schmidt Ocean Institute retains a right and responsibility to ensure that behavior not constitute harassment or bullying, whether the offending individual is on or off duty.  Schmidt Ocean Institute has strict rules on this subject.  If there is any suggestion that harassment or bullying has occurred to anyone aboard Falkor (too), the Master is expected to investigate promptly and take steps to correct the situation in order to prevent escalating situations.  

Here you can review Schmidt Ocean Institute's 'Harassment & Bullying' company policy. 

When members of the science party are involved in suggested, or reported harassment or bullying, the Chief Scientist is also expected to promptly investigate and take steps to correct the situation in order to prevent escalating situations.

All guests onboard  Falkor (too) are required to watch both 'Civility at Sea' videos,  'Fostering A Respectful Work Environment'  and  'Fostering a Respectful Work Environment : Module ll',  which contains more information.  Everyone will be asked to sign an acknowledgment stating that they have watched both videos during the familiarization orientation once onboard.    The Federal Agencies are striving to improve civility and eliminate harassment in the workplace, in particular those places associated with the performance of shipboard oceanographic research as scheduled both at sea and ashore.