Silversea Cruises Extends Nine-Year Relationship with MTN
MTN Innovation Delivers Advanced Communications Capabilities That Exceed Passenger and Crew Needs
MIRAMAR, Fla., April 23, 2014 -- MTN Communications (MTN) announces Silversea Cruises, Ltd. (Silversea) is renewing and extending the companies' long-term relationship. Silversea chose to increase the breadth of communications services MTN will provide its eight-ship fleet, including its latest ships, Silver Discoverer and Silver Galapagos. This relationship includes a substantial increase in broadband connectivity to its ships. MTN also worked with Silversea to optimize the Wi-Fi design on each vessel with the latest technology to further enable Silversea support of video streaming and other guest services. These upgrades support expanded broadcast, data and voice services on the Silversea fleet, further catering to today's Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) passengers and crew.
"Silversea has been an MTN customer for nine years and is recognized as the world's top ultra-luxury cruise line," said Jason Cohn, director of global IT infrastructure, Silversea. "Committed to the highest standards of excellence, our itineraries cover all corners of the globe, so it is critical to deliver reliable communications and content everywhere at a level akin to a land-based resort. We are especially excited about the range of communications services on our two latest ships. Cruising these rarely-visited locales not only requires mission-critical connectivity, but a unique opportunity to show friends and family the highlights along such extraordinary journeys."
Silversea's enhanced connectivity infrastructure is enabling existing and new MTN communications offerings. These range from enhanced Internet access to calling solutions to new broadcast capabilities.
"We want Silversea passengers to have the most luxurious cruise experience available," said Brent Horwitz, senior vice president and general manager, cruise services, MTN. "Part of that has been the ease, convenience and choice associated with communications services from MTN. Like Silversea, MTN delivers a quality and reliable service. With customers anticipating the skyrocketing demand for land-like communications on passengers' and crews' own devices, MTN takes great pride in enabling new applications and myriad entertainment options, as well as business-critical tools, for the Silversea fleet."
MTN operates a worldwide connectivity footprint and content suite through its hybrid satellite and broadband terrestrial network across the globe. The pioneer in broadband maritime communications, MTN prides itself on the innovation and value that it delivers to cruise industry partners.
"MTN looks forward to continuing its partnership with Silversea," Horwitz said. "We share the same passion for a luxury experience at sea, including service excellence in communications. Only MTN has the technology and infrastructure that meets and exceeds the crew and passenger expectations found on such a top-line fleet. We appreciate the opportunity to expand the ways in which we serve this industry-leading organization."
About MTN
MTN is the leading global provider of communications and content services for maritime and remote locations. Since launching the first stabilized satellite antenna for ships at sea in the early 1980s, MTN has pioneered remote-connectivity technologies that become longstanding solutions. MTN serves most of the world's cruise lines, as well as hundreds of yachts, cargo ships, oil and gas vessels, ferries, and government aircraft, ships, vehicles and facilities. To meet today's at-sea and remote communications and IT needs, MTN's unmatched portfolio delivers Internet, voice, live global TV, mobile apps, multimedia content delivery, video conferencing, network management and bandwidth optimization. The company's communications ecosystem, MTN Nexus(TM), is advancing industry thinking "outside the bandwidth box" to minimize costs, maximize throughput and optimize operations. This end-to-end solution converges satellite and terrestrial broadband, cloud computing and application development to optimally deliver land-like speeds at sea. Along with high performance and high availability, customers turn to MTN because its comprehensive suite of services and flexible contract terms address widely varying mission-critical operational requirements - everywhere in the world. For more information, visit www.mtnsat.com.
Source: MTN Communications
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for April 22, 2014
* Before the Love Boat
Most cruise fans know that the Love Boat was set aboard Pacific Princess, and they know it was one of the early ships of Princess Cruises. They also know that most of the time the Love Boat sailed from Los Angeles to Mexico. But Pacific Princess wasn’t Princess’ first ship. Another ship came before the Love Boat and made the Mexican Riviera Princess’ signature route.
Princess Patricia was the first Princess ship, chartered from the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and it sailed a 14-day cruise to Mexico on December 3, 1965. The 50th anniversary of that important sailing is coming up, and Princess is going to have a fun way of commemorating it that Princess’ biggest fans won’t want to miss.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about the greening of NCL ... an anniversary on QM2 ... and sharing the wealth.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Most cruise fans know that the Love Boat was set aboard Pacific Princess, and they know it was one of the early ships of Princess Cruises. They also know that most of the time the Love Boat sailed from Los Angeles to Mexico. But Pacific Princess wasn’t Princess’ first ship. Another ship came before the Love Boat and made the Mexican Riviera Princess’ signature route.
Princess Patricia was the first Princess ship, chartered from the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and it sailed a 14-day cruise to Mexico on December 3, 1965. The 50th anniversary of that important sailing is coming up, and Princess is going to have a fun way of commemorating it that Princess’ biggest fans won’t want to miss.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about the greening of NCL ... an anniversary on QM2 ... and sharing the wealth.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Princess Cruises' first ship, Princess Patricia |
Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Canyon Ranch Celebrates 10 Years aboard Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Premier Spa & Wellness Experiences with Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch SpaClub® to debut new spa and beauty services on board Queen Mary 2 in May 2014
22 April 2014 – Cunard Line is pleased to announce that in honour of the 10th anniversary of its flagship Queen Mary 2, the on board Canyon Ranch SpaClub® will introduce a selection of new spa and beauty services during the ship’s 2014 Transatlantic season. Canyon Ranch SpaClub – which includes the spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness amenities – has been in operation since the ship’s first sailing in May 2004 and was the first outpost of Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at Sea division.
At the center of the new offerings is the själ Skincare 10th Anniversary Diamond Lift Facial, which was specifically created for SpaClub. The integrative 50- or 80-minute facial, which features själ skincare's pure formulations, combines the perfect balance of skin refining and firming with the utmost in relaxation and luxury. The products used within the service contain potent levels of diamond, platinum, copper, nano-gold, sapphire and pearl for rejuvenation and luminosity. Crystal massage wands, gemstone stone therapy and micro-currents are masterfully utilized to enhance the benefits of these actives to promote circulation, tone and lift facial contours.
Other additions to the spa menu this year include Lash Perfect semi-permanent eyelash extensions, Hi Brow Professional eyebrow services, La La Express individual eyelash extensions, and Megawhite Express laser teeth whitening. Ten favorite spa services from the last decade have also been bundled together to create the 10th Anniversary Spa Package, which includes any four listed treatments for a special price and includes a complimentary fifth service.
At 20,000-square-feet, Canyon Ranch SpaClub aboard Queen Mary 2 is the largest spa afloat. Located on two decks, the spa facilities feature 24 massage, body and skincare treatment rooms, including two rooms for couples treatments, extensive weight-training and cardio center, coed relaxation lounge, beautifully appointed locker rooms and full-service Salon with dazzling wraparound ocean views. SpaClub also includes an Aqua Therapy Centre with a full range of rejuvenating aquathermal environments. In addition to the spa, salon and fitness services, SpaClub offers exercise and wellness, nutrition and personal training and Canyon Ranch’s award-winning spa cuisine is available at lunch and dinner in the Britannia Restaurant.
Over the last decade, the SpaClub on Queen Mary 2 has consistently received top honors from various industry publications readers’ choice awards, such as Condé Nast Traveler and SpaFinder, Inc. Most recently, the SpaClub was named ‘Favorite Cruise Spa’ by American Spa magazine.
Since becoming Cunard’s flagship on completion of her maiden Transatlantic Crossing in 2004, Queen Mary 2 has remained unchallenged as the world’s grandest ocean liner ever built and the most famous and fastest passenger ship in operation today. Her 2014 Transatlantic season kicks off in high style on 9 May from Southampton and 16 May in New York City and continues through November 2014.
About Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch pioneered the evolution of the wellness lifestyle and has been an industry leader for close to 35 years. Operating the world’s most celebrated collection of life-enhancement properties, Canyon Ranch has destination health resorts in Tucson, Ariz., Lenox Mass., as well as Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, the nation’s first luxury wellness hotel and residential community. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates a SpaClub at The Venetian & The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nev., and SpaClub facilities on 19 ships that make up the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea division. Canyon Ranch has been named the “Healthiest Spa in America” by Health magazine as well as the “Best Spa for Food” by Gourmet magazine. Additionally, Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award and the only 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.
Source: Cunard Line
Canyon Ranch SpaClub® to debut new spa and beauty services on board Queen Mary 2 in May 2014
22 April 2014 – Cunard Line is pleased to announce that in honour of the 10th anniversary of its flagship Queen Mary 2, the on board Canyon Ranch SpaClub® will introduce a selection of new spa and beauty services during the ship’s 2014 Transatlantic season. Canyon Ranch SpaClub – which includes the spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness amenities – has been in operation since the ship’s first sailing in May 2004 and was the first outpost of Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at Sea division.
At the center of the new offerings is the själ Skincare 10th Anniversary Diamond Lift Facial, which was specifically created for SpaClub. The integrative 50- or 80-minute facial, which features själ skincare's pure formulations, combines the perfect balance of skin refining and firming with the utmost in relaxation and luxury. The products used within the service contain potent levels of diamond, platinum, copper, nano-gold, sapphire and pearl for rejuvenation and luminosity. Crystal massage wands, gemstone stone therapy and micro-currents are masterfully utilized to enhance the benefits of these actives to promote circulation, tone and lift facial contours.
Other additions to the spa menu this year include Lash Perfect semi-permanent eyelash extensions, Hi Brow Professional eyebrow services, La La Express individual eyelash extensions, and Megawhite Express laser teeth whitening. Ten favorite spa services from the last decade have also been bundled together to create the 10th Anniversary Spa Package, which includes any four listed treatments for a special price and includes a complimentary fifth service.
At 20,000-square-feet, Canyon Ranch SpaClub aboard Queen Mary 2 is the largest spa afloat. Located on two decks, the spa facilities feature 24 massage, body and skincare treatment rooms, including two rooms for couples treatments, extensive weight-training and cardio center, coed relaxation lounge, beautifully appointed locker rooms and full-service Salon with dazzling wraparound ocean views. SpaClub also includes an Aqua Therapy Centre with a full range of rejuvenating aquathermal environments. In addition to the spa, salon and fitness services, SpaClub offers exercise and wellness, nutrition and personal training and Canyon Ranch’s award-winning spa cuisine is available at lunch and dinner in the Britannia Restaurant.
Over the last decade, the SpaClub on Queen Mary 2 has consistently received top honors from various industry publications readers’ choice awards, such as Condé Nast Traveler and SpaFinder, Inc. Most recently, the SpaClub was named ‘Favorite Cruise Spa’ by American Spa magazine.
Since becoming Cunard’s flagship on completion of her maiden Transatlantic Crossing in 2004, Queen Mary 2 has remained unchallenged as the world’s grandest ocean liner ever built and the most famous and fastest passenger ship in operation today. Her 2014 Transatlantic season kicks off in high style on 9 May from Southampton and 16 May in New York City and continues through November 2014.
About Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch pioneered the evolution of the wellness lifestyle and has been an industry leader for close to 35 years. Operating the world’s most celebrated collection of life-enhancement properties, Canyon Ranch has destination health resorts in Tucson, Ariz., Lenox Mass., as well as Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, the nation’s first luxury wellness hotel and residential community. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates a SpaClub at The Venetian & The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nev., and SpaClub facilities on 19 ships that make up the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea division. Canyon Ranch has been named the “Healthiest Spa in America” by Health magazine as well as the “Best Spa for Food” by Gourmet magazine. Additionally, Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award and the only 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.
Source: Cunard Line
Carnival Declares Dividend
Carnival Corp declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on June 13, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 23, 2014.
The company operates 100 ships totaling 208,000 lower berths with eight new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2014 and 2016. These ships are operated by ten brands: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK). The company also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours.
The company operates 100 ships totaling 208,000 lower berths with eight new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2014 and 2016. These ships are operated by ten brands: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK). The company also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours.
Norwegian Cruise Line Details Environmental Commitment
On Earth Day, Norwegian Cruise Line demonstrates continued commitment to environment through its Eco-Smart Cruising program
MIAMI – April 22, 2014 – For more than four decades, Norwegian Cruise Line has committed to the protection of the oceans through sustainable environmental practices, investments in technology and a commitment to exceed regulatory requirements, fulfilling its core company value of Environmental Protection. On this Earth Day, Norwegian celebrates key achievements from the past year that, as a part of the company’s Eco-Smart Cruising program, help preserve the world’s oceans.
With Eco-Smart Cruising, the company is leading the cruise industry with many innovative environmental policies and technologies—from garbage, waste and recycling programs to reducing the operational impact on the environment. In 2013 alone, Norwegian achieved the following earth-saving milestones:
Earlier this year, Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, which funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments. Famed marine life artist and champion of ocean conservation Guy Harvey designed the signature hull artwork for Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, which is set to debut in October 2015. Onboard Norwegian Escape, guest stateroom televisions will feature Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries about endangered marine wildlife so that guests can be more educated on how they can help with ocean conservation.
Norwegian Escape will also be the first new build in the cruise industry to feature innovative scrubber technology, to ensure the vessel is compliant with the 0.1% sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas (ECA) beginning in 2015.
Guest Programs
Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with NextEra™ Energy Resources®, North America’s largest producer of wind and solar power, in 2011. This partnership continues to provide Norwegian guests an opportunity to help build new renewable energy projects and offset their carbon footprint. This innovative program, a first within the cruise industry, is just one initiative amongst the many environmentally conscious efforts Norwegian is committed to through its award-winning Eco-Smart Cruising practices.
Guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line are able to voluntarily contribute $10 per person, per cruise through NextEra Energy Resources’ EarthEra® Renewable Energy Trust via Norwegian’s website at www.ncl.com/environment. The EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust directs 100 percent of the funds received from Norwegian’s North American guests to build new renewable energy facilities across the United States.
Norwegian also has a comprehensive program to educate its guests and encourage everyone to participate in environmental programs. Young cruisers who participate in Splash Academy and Entourage can learn about the importance of clean water through the innovative Officer Snook Water Pollution Program. They learn about the effects and prevention of marine pollution with activities that include a simulated beach cleanup and an environmental poster contest. High school students can earn between one and five hours of community service for participating in the program.
Fleetwide Innovations
Norwegian’s newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, feature innovative and state-of-the-art environmental systems, including a second generation ballast water treatment system, innovative equipment to recover reusable fuel oil from waste fuel oil (thereby reducing the oil footprint), the use of the latest generation of silicon-based antifouling paint on the ship's hull to reduce friction, heat recovery and galley management systems to reduce energy consumption, as well as the latest generation of azipod propulsion units, smaller, more streamlined and much more efficient than the earlier versions. All of these features make these ships some of the most energy efficient cruise ships ever built.
To further the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, Norwegian Cruise Line will make a significant investment in the installation of 28 scrubbers on six ships in the line’s fleet: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun. The scrubbers will be installed starting this spring and installation will continue through 2016. Exhaust gas scrubbers were installed on Norwegian’s Pride of America, sailing the islands of Hawaii year-round, in 2013.
Norwegian has implemented many of the most innovative policies and technologies in the cruise industry. As such, it meets or exceeds all international, US, State and local port regulations, including those set by MARPOL, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Norwegian is also accredited to the international ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems. This prestigious achievement recognizes that Norwegian utilizes a core set of standards for an effective environmental management system that reduces its environmental impact and increases its operating efficiency.
Norwegian strives to process and land ashore nearly all solid waste materials produced aboard. The only solid waste discharged to sea is food waste, which is considered biodegradable and results in zero impact on the ocean environment. Every Norwegian ship is equipped with an advanced wastewater treatment system that treats all wastewater to standards rivaling that of the best shore side treatment plants.
Norwegian Cruise Line has a shore side department devoted to environmental protection, and trained environmental officers sail on board every Norwegian ship. The Environmental Officers oversee all of the environmental operations and monitor their performance. All crew members receive initial and recurring training. The fleet is audited each year by a team of seasoned safety and environmental experts to ensure compliance to all company policies, as well as US and international regulations and standards.
For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line’s environmental commitment, visit www.ncl.com/environment.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards.
The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named “Best New Ship of 2013” by the editors of Cruise Critic and “Best Rookie Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.
The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
MIAMI – April 22, 2014 – For more than four decades, Norwegian Cruise Line has committed to the protection of the oceans through sustainable environmental practices, investments in technology and a commitment to exceed regulatory requirements, fulfilling its core company value of Environmental Protection. On this Earth Day, Norwegian celebrates key achievements from the past year that, as a part of the company’s Eco-Smart Cruising program, help preserve the world’s oceans.
With Eco-Smart Cruising, the company is leading the cruise industry with many innovative environmental policies and technologies—from garbage, waste and recycling programs to reducing the operational impact on the environment. In 2013 alone, Norwegian achieved the following earth-saving milestones:
- Recycled 1,254 tons of cardboard, saving 23,540 mature trees. This represents enough saved timber resources to produce more than 292 million sheets of newspaper.
- Additionally recycled 2,517 tons of scrap metal; 2,988 tons of glass; and 669 tons of plastic, along with managing 750 tons of refuse at Waste-to-Energy facilities, conserving enough kilowatt hours to fulfill the monthly electric needs of more than 1,700 homes.
- Total recycling and waste management efforts by Norwegian’s fleet conserved:
- 30,096 gallons of gasoline, enough gasoline to drive more than 842,680 miles;
- 6,349,000 gallons of water, enough fresh water to meet the daily fresh water needs of more than 117,040 people;
- 3,715 barrels of oil, which provides enough energy to heat and cool more than 772 homes for one month.
Earlier this year, Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, which funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments. Famed marine life artist and champion of ocean conservation Guy Harvey designed the signature hull artwork for Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, which is set to debut in October 2015. Onboard Norwegian Escape, guest stateroom televisions will feature Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries about endangered marine wildlife so that guests can be more educated on how they can help with ocean conservation.
Norwegian Escape will also be the first new build in the cruise industry to feature innovative scrubber technology, to ensure the vessel is compliant with the 0.1% sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas (ECA) beginning in 2015.
Guest Programs
Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with NextEra™ Energy Resources®, North America’s largest producer of wind and solar power, in 2011. This partnership continues to provide Norwegian guests an opportunity to help build new renewable energy projects and offset their carbon footprint. This innovative program, a first within the cruise industry, is just one initiative amongst the many environmentally conscious efforts Norwegian is committed to through its award-winning Eco-Smart Cruising practices.
Guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line are able to voluntarily contribute $10 per person, per cruise through NextEra Energy Resources’ EarthEra® Renewable Energy Trust via Norwegian’s website at www.ncl.com/environment. The EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust directs 100 percent of the funds received from Norwegian’s North American guests to build new renewable energy facilities across the United States.
Norwegian also has a comprehensive program to educate its guests and encourage everyone to participate in environmental programs. Young cruisers who participate in Splash Academy and Entourage can learn about the importance of clean water through the innovative Officer Snook Water Pollution Program. They learn about the effects and prevention of marine pollution with activities that include a simulated beach cleanup and an environmental poster contest. High school students can earn between one and five hours of community service for participating in the program.
Fleetwide Innovations
Norwegian’s newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, feature innovative and state-of-the-art environmental systems, including a second generation ballast water treatment system, innovative equipment to recover reusable fuel oil from waste fuel oil (thereby reducing the oil footprint), the use of the latest generation of silicon-based antifouling paint on the ship's hull to reduce friction, heat recovery and galley management systems to reduce energy consumption, as well as the latest generation of azipod propulsion units, smaller, more streamlined and much more efficient than the earlier versions. All of these features make these ships some of the most energy efficient cruise ships ever built.
To further the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, Norwegian Cruise Line will make a significant investment in the installation of 28 scrubbers on six ships in the line’s fleet: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun. The scrubbers will be installed starting this spring and installation will continue through 2016. Exhaust gas scrubbers were installed on Norwegian’s Pride of America, sailing the islands of Hawaii year-round, in 2013.
Norwegian has implemented many of the most innovative policies and technologies in the cruise industry. As such, it meets or exceeds all international, US, State and local port regulations, including those set by MARPOL, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Norwegian is also accredited to the international ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems. This prestigious achievement recognizes that Norwegian utilizes a core set of standards for an effective environmental management system that reduces its environmental impact and increases its operating efficiency.
Norwegian strives to process and land ashore nearly all solid waste materials produced aboard. The only solid waste discharged to sea is food waste, which is considered biodegradable and results in zero impact on the ocean environment. Every Norwegian ship is equipped with an advanced wastewater treatment system that treats all wastewater to standards rivaling that of the best shore side treatment plants.
Norwegian Cruise Line has a shore side department devoted to environmental protection, and trained environmental officers sail on board every Norwegian ship. The Environmental Officers oversee all of the environmental operations and monitor their performance. All crew members receive initial and recurring training. The fleet is audited each year by a team of seasoned safety and environmental experts to ensure compliance to all company policies, as well as US and international regulations and standards.
For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line’s environmental commitment, visit www.ncl.com/environment.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards.
The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named “Best New Ship of 2013” by the editors of Cruise Critic and “Best Rookie Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.
The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
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