PARTNERS IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Every day Silversea ships navigate the world's oceans to connect people with distant lands and cultures. Along the way, the company hopes its guests make new friends and collect memories of unique experiences and spectacular sceneries that will promote a deeper understanding of the planet. As a global corporate ci zen, Silversea recognises the importance of suppor ng communi es and protec ng the earth's natural and cultural treasures.
By working with like-minded tour operators, Silversea strives to offer a variety of op onal shore experiences that educate and promote interest in the welfare of local cultures and indigenous species. For instance, guests can visit and learn about endangered animals in their natural habitats, such as African elephants at the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya, and Madagascar's black lemurs at their sanctuary on the island of Nosy Komba.
With a profound apprecia on of the cruise line’s special dependence on the health of the world's seas, Silversea is devoted to ensuring the safe opera on of all vessels, maintaining full compliance with interna onal environmental regula ons, and developing plans for preven ng pollu on.
Some of the steps taken include:
• Employing the latest diesel-electric propulsion design on Silver Spirit that allows much of the engine power to shut down when power demand is less, reducing fuel usage and air emissions;
• Equipping Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper and Silver Shadow with state-of-the-art naviga on systems that feature a speed pilot mechanism for automa c op mal control of speed in varying sea condi ons, thereby achieving greater fuel conserva on;
• Maximising the use of LED illumina on on Silver Spirit to reduce energy consump on;
• Using TBT-free, non-toxic hull coa ngs, such as silicone-based paints, to lessen fric onal resistance and reduce fuel usage and emissions;
• Implemen ng a stringent waste management plan on all ships with crew members specially trained and responsible for sor ng, processing, storing, recycling and disposing of rubbish;
• Using environmentally friendly cleaning products on all ships; • Placing "Conserve Water and Energy" instruc on cards in all suites enabling guests to no fy their suite a endant when bed linens and towels need to be replaced, reducing the need for daily washings;
• Encouraging guests to keep their veranda doors closed to conserve energy;
• Providing waste bins on open decks and informing guests of our strict policy against throwing any rubbish overboard;
• Dona ng unneeded beds, furniture and linens to charitable organisa ons to avoid crea ng more waste, while also extending a helping hand to those in need.
Silversea Cruises has received Port Metro Vancouver’s Blue Circle Award three mes (2012, 2010 & 2009) for efforts to reduce air emissions. Moreover, Silversea is a member of the Associa on of Arc c Expedi on Cruise Operators (AECO), dedicated to managing respectable, environmentally friendly and safe expedi on cruising in the Arc c. The company has also joined the Interna onal Associa on of Antarc c Tour Operators (IAATO). This important organisa on promotes and prac ces safe and environmentally responsible travel to Antarc ca. Silversea is also a member of the Interna onal Galápagos Tour Operators Associa on (IGTOA), which works to preserve and protect the Galápagos Islands by promo ng responsible, well-regulated, low-impact travel in the archipelago and by suppor ng cri cal conserva on ini a ves and scien fic research in the area.
Silversea takes its social responsibility further by partnering with groups that share its commitment to serving the public good. Through a variety of joint programmes and fundraising efforts, Silversea is proud to support the following organisa ons:
Prince Albert II of Monaco Founda on
In 2006, following in the environmentally friendly footsteps of his forefathers, H.S.H. Prince Albert II created the Prince Albert II of Monaco Founda on, which is dedicated to the protec on of the global environment. Its focus is on three major challenges: climate change and developing renewable energies; the loss of biodiversity; and improving universal access to clean water and figh ng deser fica on.
Silversea's expedi on ship, Silver Explorer, was once known as the M/V Prince Albert II, named in tribute to the Prince's legacy of explora on and environmental conserva on. It is Silversea’s hope that by educa ng and connec ng people with distant cultures and wildlife, Silver Explorer can open eyes and foster respect and greater care for the planet and its inhabitants. In collabora on with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Founda on, the ship's carbon emissions are offset.
For more informa on on the Founda on, visit www.PA2F.org.
FAI -- Fondo Per L'ambiente Italiano (The Na onal Trust For Italy)
In 1975, FAI -- Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano (the Na onal Trust for Italy) was founded using the Na onal Trust in England as its model. Its main goal is to conserve, care for and protect the irreplaceable ar s c and natural heritage of Italy. A er receiving proper es via dona on or legacy, FAI restores and manages them and opens them to the public for people to enjoy. Its proper es range from ancient castles, villas and a monastery, to gardens, stretches of unspoilt countryside and coastline, and even an art deco barbershop. Through Silversea's exclusive partnership with FAI, the cruise line is pleased to offer its guests op onal shore excursions and land programmes to visit FAI proper es, such as the magnificent Villa del Balbianello. Situated on picturesque Lake Como, it was once the home of the explorer Guido Mozino, and its vast collec ons include Chinese, African and pre-Colombian art, 18th-century English and French furniture, and a museum with documents and mementoes of his expedi ons.
For more informa on on FAI, visit www.fondoambiente.it
Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio Founda on
The Maruzza Lefebvre D’Ovidio Founda on is an independent, family-run charity, established by Antonio and Eugenia Lefebvre D’Ovidio following the loss of Maruzza, their eldest daughter, in 1989.
Antonio and Eugenia passionately took up the voca on to aid people suffering the same fate as their daughter. Her vision became their deepest desire -- to provide assistance and care for incurable pa ents, with considera on and respect for their moral principles, dignity and quality of life -- bringing light to Maruzza’s dream.
Silversea is proud to support the dedicated efforts of this non-profit organisa on and to honour the memory of Maruzza, the beloved sister of Silversea’s Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio.
Under the leadership of Silvia Lefebvre D’Ovidio, Maruzza’s sister, the founda on works together with local government organisa ons assembling specialised networks to promote excellence and equity in the provision of pallia ve care and support for persons affected by life-threatening or life-limi ng condi ons and their families, regardless of age, cultural, social and economic background.
Today, a major part of the founda on’s energy and resources is dedicated to the diffusion of pallia ve care for children, babies and adolescents affected by incurable illness. For these young pa ents in par cular, it is essen al that they spend their days in familiar surroundings where all their physical, emo onal, social and spiritual needs can be properly addressed, able to live their lives free from unnecessary pain and suffering.
Silversea has established a fundraising programme that promotes awareness of this important cause and allows Silversea guests to share in the Maruzza Founda on’s mission.
For more informa on, please visit www.maruzza.org or email founda [email protected].
Media Contact Siren Communica ons Olivia Bru o 416-351-0777 olivia@sirencommunica ons.com