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Flexibility and involvement our Italian Head Offi ce by the end of Building skills and professionalism: The master plan implemented in 2016
2017, combining with our other fl exible a model recognized worldwide guaranteed continuity for our medium-
Smart Working is a new approach to working options such as fl extime, part- term training programs focusing primarily
work enabling more autonomy, fl exibility time employment and parental leave. The market context and the evolution of on growth of a customer-centric approach
and responsibility while capitalizing on the In 2016 our employee volunteering the cruise industry make it imperative in all areas directly linked to the product
changes off ered by the digital revolution program, designed to enable the active to invest in professionalism at all levels and the service. As regards our crew
and improving the work-life balance. engagement of the shoreside workforce of our organization. We recognize that members and Offi cers, the top priorities
Our SW project, defi ned with the support in community support eff orts in our ports by developing new skills and advanced are safety training and teamwork on the
of P4I, a company specializing in the of call, saw the involvement of over 60 technical know-how we are generating bridge.
launch of this kind of system and a spin- employees for a total of 285 hours; they value. At Costa we are committed to
off of Milan Polytechnic, involved two took part in a range of projects, working developing individual talent and to investing
departments in our Genoa headquarters. with various not-for-profi t organizations in our employees by providing them with
The project, providing for remote work and associations with which Costa ongoing training and supervisory guidance
locations, will be extended throughout collaborates locally (see page 78). throughout their careers in the Company.

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CSMART Academy: MILLION EURO INVESTMENT
a state-of-the-art training facility TO BUILD THE FACILITY

Built in order to provide training for an ever-increasing number of Offi cers, the Arison 4
Maritime Center is a perfect example of investment in the professional development of
our employees. The center, which opened in 2016, is the world’s most advanced facility BRIDGE SIMULATORS
dedicated to providing rigorous safety training for bridge and engine offi cers working on
cruise ships. The centerpiece of the campus is the CSMART Academy, featuring cutting- 4
edge full mission bridge and engine room simulators providing participants with access
to the visual environments of some of the world’s main cruise ports, the operation of ENGINE ROOM
the machinery space and the emergency systems. The new center provides an authentic SIMULATORS
shipboard experience for participants to hone skills in navigating complex control and
automation systems. It also focuses on safety management and sustainability; the latter
includes the study of increasingly sophisticated solutions to curb emissions and reduce 6,500
consumption.
CARNIVAL GROUP BRIDGE
AND ENGINE OFFICERS
TRAINED EACH YEAR