MedCruise professional development course on board MSC Fantasia
MSC Fantasia will host MedCruise members as they work towards completing a professional development course focussing on sustainability within the cruise industry.
The 42 delegates from 11 countries will depart Genoa today, arriving in La Spezia on January 16 and Naples on January 17.
The purpose of the voyage is to learn more about environmental and social sustainability, and the circular economy.
Challenges
A meeting was held this morning at Sala del Capitano in Palazzo San Giorgio, Genoa, prior to the sailing.
MedCruise President Figen Ayan said, ‘The great challenge facing the cruise industry in the future will be to combine the ever-growing market demand with products that meet the expectations of an increasingly diverse public, while appealing to new generations...’
MedCruise SVP & Professional Development Director and Port Authority of Valencia Manager Francesca Antonelli praised the ‘generous support of MSC Cruises,’ thanking the cruise line for its ‘strong commitment to sustainability.’
She said, ‘The training has to be a call to action for our delegates.’
Ship tour and masterclasses
Conducting a technical tour of the ship and a masterclass on MSC’s sustainability plans and strategies will be Michele Francioni, SVP, MSC Cruises, while the cruise line’s head of energy efficiency and funded projects, Ivana Melillo, will deliver a lecture on vessel efficiency. Marieta García, president and managing partner of the Gestión y Estudios Ambientales cooperative will instead hone in on the circular economy, looking at the management of water, waste and food.
Specialised technicians from MSC Cruises will also take the group on a ship tour, including areas closed to the public, and engage in discussions on waste reduction, water conservation, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and energy consumption monitoring.
Workshops will focus on ship efficiency, fuel flexibility, exhaust gas cleaning systems, and more.
To inspire immediate action upon the delegates' return to their respective ports and destinations, a dedicated session will raise awareness of the social and environmental significance of selective waste separation and recycling, water and waste management, food waste, and fostering good practices in daily life, as well as in the work environment.
La Spezia
The Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, a member of MedCruise, will take delegates on a sustainable tour of La Spezia, taking in the city’s culture, history and gastronomy.
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