COVID-19: BOST adjusts working hours from 9am to 5pm

In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has adjusted its working hours from 9am to 5pm.

However, where there is an urgent need for direct engagements, the start time have been shifted upward to one hour up to 10am.

Employees usually are to report to work at 8am and leave at 5pm.

In a statement, BOST said “Clients are urged to as much as possible utilize various online portals for enquiries: email, Facebook, website, phone calls etc.”

It said “Management has also given staff the option to take their annual leave within this period to help the employees achieve the needed social distance to reduce the risk of staff getting infected with the virus or spreading the same to colleagues.

“For the safety of our clients and employees, hand sanitizers have been provided at all the entrances to ensure that people walk in with health hands to reduce the risk of infection. We urge our clients and employees to make use of these provisions for their own health and safety.

“The Management of BOST counts on your cooperation for a smooth sail through the waters of the CODVID 19. Together we shall overcome.