Introduction
At Hytek A/S, we are committed to being one of the best providers in the market across all our business areas.
At Hytek A/S, our mission is to deliver, service, develop, and quality-assure metal constructions, as well as industrial and hydraulic solutions worldwide.
Our vision is to be the preferred provider and partner as a specialist in industrial systems, metalworking tasks and constructions, as well as hydraulic solutions, including cranes and LSA (rescue equipment).
Hytek A/S strives to be the preferred and recommended supplier of inspection and maintenance of lifeboats, davits, and lifting equipment of all brands that our customers may have on board their vessels. We also aim to be the preferred supplier of new cranes, davits, and lifeboats.
At Hytek A/S, we operate our business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights, the environment, and society.
Our Code of Conduct forms the foundation for how we work internally and in collaboration with our suppliers and partners. It sets the framework for the high standards that we demand ourselves and our partners.
The Code of Conduct applies to all employees, managers, and partners, including suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners.

Ethics and Integrity
• Honesty and Transparency: We act with openness and honesty in all our business activities. This applies both internally within the company and in our relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Compliance with Legislation: We comply with applicable laws and regulations, both international and local, and expect our suppliers to do the same.
• Anti-Corruption: We do not tolerate any form of corruption, bribery, or dishonest practices.

Work Environment and Human Rights
• Respect for Human Rights: We are committed to respecting international human rights standards, including non-discrimination, freedom from forced labor, and the right to organize.
• Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Work Environment: We prioritize the safety and health of employees and partners. This also applies to our suppliers, who must ensure that their work environment meets the applicable standards.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We value and promote an inclusive work environment free from discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other factors.

Environmental Responsibility
• Sustainability: We work to minimize our environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable solutions in all aspects of our business.
• Supplier Responsibility: We expect our suppliers to comply with environmental laws and actively work to improve their environmental footprint.

Quality and Accountability
• Quality Assurance: We deliver products and services of the highest quality that meet customers’ needs and expectations. Our quality management system ensures that we constantly strive for improvements.
• Responsible Supply Chain: We expect all suppliers to follow this Code of Conduct and actively work to ensure quality, safety, and accountability in all deliveries.

Collaboration and Communication
• Open Dialogue: We maintain open and constructive communication with our customers, employees, and suppliers to build mutual trust and understanding.
• Collaboration on Compliance: We collaborate with relevant authorities, classification societies, and manufacturers to ensure that we comply with applicable standards and regulations.

Compliance and Sanctions
Hytek A/S expects all employees and partners to comply with this Code of Conduct. If we become aware of any violations, it may result in appropriate consequences, including termination of contracts and agreements.
If an employee or partner becomes aware of any breach of this Code of Conduct, we encourage them to contact the company’s management. Hytek A/S also has a whistleblower system that allows employees, former employees, customers, suppliers, and partners to report suspected illegal or unethical behavior at Hytek A/S.
This Code of Conduct is the foundation for our daily work and our collaboration with customers, suppliers, and partners. Through accountability, integrity, and quality, we ensure that Hytek A/S remains a trustworthy and preferred partner.

Code of conduct – for certified employes in Cralog Academy
Cralog shall require its personnel to sign a document by which they commit themselves to comply with the rules defined by the training establishment, including those relating to confidentiality, impartiality and conflict of interests. This requirement should be reflected in the training establishment’s quality management system.

Cralog shall ensure that the code of conduct shall not be violated by a certified service technician.
Minimum requirements of the code of conduct are:
• Service personnel shall not attempt to work on equipment for which they have not been certified
• Service personnel shall report incidents where they have been forced to carry out procedures on equipment for which they are not certified.
• Service personnel shall comply in respect of health, safety and environment instructions and procedures established by the company, by service personnel carrying out maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing overhaul and repair as described in the IMO Requirements, paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3, certified by an authorized service provider meeting the requirements in section 8.

February 2025