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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Superintendent of Safety and Training Development, Rick Harper (far right),
accepts the 2012 Quality Ship Management Award from American Maritime Safety
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December
11, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line is proud to accept the 2012
Quality Ship Management Award from American Maritime Safety (AMS).
This prestigious honour, which was bestowed during the maritime trade
association’s annual safety awards in New York City, recognises
Norwegian’s extensive safety standards and pervasive safety
culture.
In
presenting the award, AMS praised Norwegian’s strict adherence to
safety guidelines and highlighted the implementation of quality
controls systems that enhance crewmember efficiency. The organisation
focused on two of the line’s top safety projects, Norwegian’s
Safety Culture Concept and Kaizen Project.
Norwegian’s
Safety Culture Concept encompasses all of the line’s safety efforts
under one umbrella, including Safety Thought of the Day, which
changes automatically every 24 hours and is communicated daily to
Norwegian’s team, as well as at the start and at the end of every
meeting. Personal praise for good safety practices and a “no blame”
environment are a high priority, along with recorded safety meetings
and computer-based training modules.
The
Kaizen Project seeks to increase team members’ efficiency while
maintaining or raising their level of safety, and is accomplished
through team member feedback. Many of the new practices that resulted
from this programme have been adopted fleet-wide to meet the
project’s goals.
“This
award is a testament to our valued team members, who work hard each
and every day to provide our guests with an amazing holiday
experience,” said Svein Sleipnes, Senior Vice President of Marine
Operation for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are honoured to accept the
2012 Quality Ship Management Award and will continue to strive for
the highest safety standards for our guests and team members.”
AMS
is a New York-based maritime trade association comprised of more than
400 vessel owners and operators that was established in 1988 to
facilitate the maritime industry’s compliance with international
shipping protocols and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
About
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is an internationally operating cruise line headquartered
in Miami, Florida with two offices in Wiesbaden and London overseeing
operations in Europe.
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history
of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with
the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the
industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility. In October
2011 the company launched its new brand platform “Cruise like a
Norwegian” that celebrates the community of diverse holiday makers
who are passionate about their experiences and highlights the
key elements of Freestyle Cruising.
Today,
Norwegian Cruise Line has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships,
providing the guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise
holiday on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The
company has two 4.000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and
Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and
January 2014, along with one larger “Breakaway Plus” vessel for
delivery in autumn 2015.
Norwegian’s
largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date,
Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010. In the 2013/14 season, the
cruise line will have four ships sailing in European waters.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group,
appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the
official cruise line of Legends in Concert®, Howl at the
Moon Dueling Pianos and Nickelodeon™, the number-one entertainment
brand for kids. Cirque Dreams® & Dinner is also
featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea
under a big top.
In
October 2012, the cruise line received the World Travel Award as
“Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth year running.
