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Optimizing port traffi c, a benefi cial
Effi ciency so as to reduce impacts partnership for all

Developed based on guidelines defi ned System (certifi ed to the ISO 14001 vis-à-vis objectives; this, in turn, In 2016 Carnival Maritime’s commitment to constantly enhance its
by Carnival Corporation – set out standard) defi nes the best management enables identifi cation of corrective and shipping operations resulted in its collaboration with the Hamburg
in the HESS Policy – Costa Cruises’ methods and actions for the purpose of improvement actions. Use of a digital Vessel Coordination Center (HVCC). This partnership provides for
Environmental Management System compliance with the relevant rules and platform means there is ready access to implementation of a system to optimally plan the movements of the ships
is structured to promote a proactive regulations, and determination of the the relevant information, documentation in the fl eet and reduce impacts in the Port of Hamburg and on the river
approach striving for excellence and necessary investments. The main areas and training materials. As an integral part Elbe. For this purpose, Carnival Maritime is sharing the expected arrival
going beyond mere compliance with of intervention on board are aimed at of the Environmental Plan, all shipboard and departure times of the ships with the Nautical Terminal Coordination
existing laws and regulations. Operational energy effi ciency, reduction of exhaust employees receive regular training in the Department of the HVCC.
viability of the system is ensured by the emissions, waste management, and the form of courses tailored to their specifi c The HVCC is a central, port-wide coordination center for mega-ship, feeder
shipboard personnel, who receive specifi c production, use, recycling and disposal job responsibilities. and inland vessel traffi c in the Port of Hamburg. The above-mentioned
training regarding implementation of the of water. The system also provides Following the setting-up of Carnival department supports port authorities and companies as well as ocean
carriers to ensure smooth traffi c fl ows of the increasing number of large
dedicated action plans for each area of indicators to monitor and evaluate the Maritime, the maritime classifi cation ships in what is one of Europe’s busiest ports. Sharing this information
intervention. eff ectiveness of management and the society RINA (Italian Shipping with the respective ship’s command allows vessels to optimize their
The Environmental Plan is the starting capacity to mitigate impacts. Monitoring Register) surveyed the whole fl eet and speed and reduce traffi c congestion. This, in turn, means saving on fuel
point: it sets out short and long-term of the environmental performance of each subsequently issued ISO 14001 and and emissions, less waiting time and consequent economic benefi ts. This
objectives and is a cornerstone of Costa ship is now even more effi cient thanks to OHSAS 18001 certifi cation covering the system also provides advantages for cruise guests. They fi nd out well in
Cruises’ approach to sustainability. the development and use of a software Company’s environmental management advance about any adjustments to the travel schedule and can therefore
In accordance with the Environmental platform which conducts an assessment and occupational health & safety systems, adapt their activities and enjoy their time to the fullest.
Plan, the Environmental Management and reveals any underachievement respectively.

-9% METRIC TONS
SOX

100% - 5% - 3% + 2%

WASTE COLLECTED CARBON FUEL TOTAL WATER
SEPARATELY FOOTPRINT CONSUMPTION CONSUMPTION (*)
NOX
PMS
CATEGORIZED ON -4% METRIC TONS PASSENGER/DAY PER PERSON
BOARD PER DAY

(*) Increase due partly to the overall rise
in the number of passengers