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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises sail to more than 200 ports of call,
equipping our fleet with the most advanced environmental technologies while upholding the
most stringent environmental policies. We understand that because we make our living from
the sea, we must adhere to the highest standards of marine conservation.
Our Environmental Management System, for which both brands have met ISO 14001 envi-
ronmental standards, stresses continual improvement. We have a dedicated position for an
Environmental Officer on every ship. This senior officer provides oversight and verification
of the ship’s environmental operations, making sure that all waste streams are managed prop-
erly. Additionally, the Environmental Officer is responsible for maintaining crew training for
our Save The Waves®, ISO 14001, and health and safety programs.
RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION
In 2002, Celebrity Cruises was the only cruise line to be awarded the prestigious William M.
Benkert Award for Environmental Excellence, the top national award for marine environmen-
tal protection given by the U.S. Coast Guard. This award recognizes Celebrity’s commitment
to an environmental program that far exceeds mere compliance with regulatory standards.
Our industry-leading use of gas turbines was recognized in 2002 by
Lloyd’s List
, a leading
maritime publication, when
Millennium
received the “Innovation in Shipbuilding” award.
Porthole Cruise Magazine
acknowledged Royal Caribbean International’s environmental
stewardship by naming it “Best Eco-Friendly Cruise Line” for 2002.
Conservation International just published an interim summary report on the cruise
industry, “A Shifting Tide – Environmental Challenges and Cruise Industry Response,”
that applauds numerous aspects of the environmental practices and policies of Royal
Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.
ENVIRONMENTAL LETTER