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...well, not that sort of celebrity - I'm referring to the cruise line, Celebrity.
This is a special post which is made up of an interview with Ioannis Tsagkas, Environmental Officer of the Celebrity ship, Millennium. He's shown above. He's the one with the stripes. I am the one (ironically) with the boat on his shirt.
What are the duties and roles of an Environmental Officer?
The basic duties are to:
- Increase environmental awareness amongst crew and passengers
- Assure that the crew is trained in all environmental aspects of cruising at any stage during preparation, actual cruising, and while docked or under maintenance
- Assuring that all aspects of waste are properly handled: air, liquids, and solids
Can you give some examples of how these duties are executed?
Let’s take dealing with waste as an example. What do you think happens with the water you use, say, after you have showered in your stateroom? (your humble interviewer indicates he has no real clue).
Well, here’s what happens to it. It goes through a system called AWP (Advanced Wastewater Processing), and is processed through a bioreactor and disinfectant system. See this document for reference: http://www.celebritycruises.com/media/en_US/pdf/environment/Celebrity_Web_Update_Q1_03_27_13.pdf
Another example: the emissions of the ships are cleaned using AEP Advanced Emission Purification systems. See this video (click on the image or here) for details:
You mentioned training. How are the staff made aware of the importance of sustainability on a day to day basis?
Actually, it’s right on their name tags. Celebrity uses the “Save the Waves” program, established by the parent company of Celebrity (Royal Caribbean) as a comprehensive program based on 4 principles:
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Reduce the generation of waste material, reuse and recycle wherever possible, and properly dispose of remaining wastes.
- Practice Pollution Prevention - Nothing may be thrown overboard. Nothing.
- Go Above and Beyond Compliance (ABC) - Means doing more than is required by regulations.
- Continuous Improvement - Change is the only constant; innovation is encouraged and rewarded.
And indeed everyone – and I mean everyone - (points to his own badge) has the “Save The Waves” icon on their name tag – a daily reminder of the importance of sustainability on our ships and in our minds. Training is of course what stands behind this – a name tag and principles are not enough. Environmental training is mandatory for all staff. Training and programs are aligned with ???the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), which is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. Read about this standard here: http://www.imo.org/en/About/conventions/listofconventions/pages/international-convention-for-the-prevention-of-pollution-from-ships-(marpol).aspx
If you are interested in the level of detail with regards to training, check out this Annex of MARPOL:
http://www.marpoltraining.com/MMSKOREAN/MARPOL/Annex_I/
Our readers are project managers. What are some interesting example projects you can share with us?
The most recent I can give you is this drydock ‘refit’ project. Just to give you an idea of scope, we removed 125,000 square feet of paint from the ship as one of the many tasks. (Watch this video – it explains the project in detail – fascinating- http://www.cheknews.ca/millennium-cruise-ship-undergoes-refit-at-victoria-shipyards-170874/
What is it about Alaska, and cruising in this part of the world that inspires you as an Environmental Officer?
Alaska is the last frontier. It features eagles and whales, salmon, bears, the list goes on and on. When I am here I feel like I am a citizen of the planet – not any particular country. And I know that I’m not the only one.
Do customers inquire and/or seem interested in environmental issues, and has that level of interest changed in the past decade?
Yes, we get a lot of questions and concerns about sustainability and I have noted an increase in this especially in the past few years.
What are your feelings about eco-tourism? Is it a plus or a minus for the environment?
I think it is a positive if it is done responsibly as we strive to do. It increases sensitivity to the environment. I think people come off of a cruise to Alaska as a little bit more of an environmentalist of sorts.
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