Sas Sustainability

Onboard Environmental Management and Waste Streams

Integrated Waste Management Systems

Environmental Procedures for Cruise Ships Mandatory Standards:  International Requirements by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)  basic compliance, does not differentiate between cruise and cargo vessels  does not regulate all waste streams Local Regulations:  various, complex, relate to various waste streams and ship operations  challenging to keep track of and verify Voluntary Practices:  Self-regulation by cruise industry standards for certain waste streams currently implemented onboard the MV Explorer  ISO 14001:2004 certification

ISO 14001:2004 Certification: Achieved in 2009  First step on “Green” ship pathway  Worldwide recognized standard  Provides the framework to combine, integrate, and manage any environmental improvement initiative  Requires creation and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS)  Ensures regulatory compliance  Identifies the interaction of our organization’s activities with the Environment (Aspects and Impacts) and pursues continual improvement

Pathway to Sustainability: A Plan for Continuous Improvement

Program Set Targets

Set Objectives Evaluate Significance Identify Aspects

Pathway to Sustainability Initiatives -1  Environmental footprint verification and reduction  Implementation of sustainable policies and programs  Recycling of material and waste management  Waste and emission reduction programs  Energy conservation programs  Sustainability Awareness programs  Carbon offset program  Corporate partnership programs  Integration of the Academic Program (Spring 2010)  Academic themes around environmental issues  Longitudinal research projects  Integration of curricular activities

Pathway to Sustainability Initiatives -2  Installation of Advanced Environmental Management Systems  Waste treatment and management  Exhaust emission scrubbers  Ballast water management  Emission control initiatives  Shore-Side sustainable initiatives  R&D on visionary initiatives  Eco-friendly energy sources such as wind, solar, and bio-fuels  “Zero-discharge” environments

Sustainability Education: Spring 2010 Voyage Highlights  Academic Theme: Sustainability: One Earth, One Future  Entire voyage community will examine the carbon footprint of the MV Explorer. V.Ships and ISE will provide full disclosure of all systems (current recycling measures, waste, water consumption, bunker fuel and oil consumption) for the community to examine and propose solutions.  Key courses: The Business of Saving Nature, Sustainable Communities, Global Citizenship, and Investing in a Sustainable Future  Group projects in the requisite Global Studies course will focus on the creation of sustainability lesson plans for use in Commonwealth of Virginia (joint project with U.Va. Curry School of Education)  Examination of MV Explorer impact on international communities  Public awareness campaign will be managed through SAS website, Voyage Blog, Academic Dean’s blog, multimedia, audio slideshows, and PR

MV Explorer – Current Fuel Data  Annual Fuel Consumption  Max Daily Fuel Consumption at sea  Avg. Daily Fuel Consumption in port

18.000 mt 185 mt 30 mt

 Type of Fuel Burned

IFO 380

 Main pollutants in the exhaust gases  CO2: 1 mt of burned IFO produces approximately 3 mt CO2  SOx  NOx  Particulate Matter (PM)

Sustainability Options & Carbon Footprint Reductions (Examples)         

Itinerary modifications Trim control (additional software/sensor) Speed Management Use of foul release hull paint In Water hull cleaning Propeller cleaning Hydrodynamic improvement (interceptor) Improved awareness – crew training Water production management

up to 5% up to 3% up to 3% up to 3% 1.5% 1% 1% 1% 1%