Q1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and when you join Adora
Hello everyone, my name is Wang Yifan, and I’m from Zhengzhou, Henan. I joined Singhai Marine through the campus recruitment in 2016 and have been working on cruise ships since graduation. On October 16, 2023, I joined Columbia Group and started working on Adora Mediterranea as an Environmental Officer.
Q2. Tell us about the responsibility of Environment Officer on Adora Mediterranea
An Environment Officer assists and supervises the team on board, to ensure that our team follows the company’s environmental and energy policies, as well as the requirements of all applicable local, national and international regulations.
Conducting ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Training, Garbage Management Plan Training, HAZMAT Training and ISO 50001 Energy Management System training for those newly joined crew.
Monitoring the segregation, storage, labeling, compacting, packaging and offloading operations of general garbage, special waste and hazardous waste based on Garbage Management Plan.
Keeping correct records on “Environmental Sealed Register” and monitoring exhaust pipes.
Inspecting the storage and usage of hazardous materials on board according to CSM Environment Management System.
Ensuring the implementation of pest control plan onboard.
Q3. How did it feel to join Columbia Group
Columbia Group is a very professional ship management company, and the system of cruise department is perfect. The demands of the crew and the problems that need assistance can be resolved very well and promptly. I feel very honored to join Columbia Group.
Q4. How important is sustainability to you
Sustainability is very important. Personally, I believe that the move of achieving shipping sustainability (the low-carbon transition of the shipping industry) will encounter various challenges but at the same time it also creates unique opportunities. This transition not only tackles climate change, but also leads to the achievement of carbon neutrality goals. And it might make shipping one of the leading industries in climate innovation. We’ll build green fuel infrastructure to assist other industries in achieving emission reduction targets. We’ll also put efforts in improving air quality, reducing human health risks caused by shipping pollution, and in creating employment in new fuel supply chains. Additionally, the decarbonization of the shipping industry is not just a desire but a necessary condition for achieving green shipping. We could also make great contribution in tackling global climate change through investing in cleaner fuels such as liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, exploring renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
As members of Columbia Group, we’ll follow strictly CSM’s energy efficiency plan to be at the forefront of energy saving and emission reduction.
Q5. What is the most important personality trait for a seafarer to have
1. Good physical condition, able to quickly adapt to the working environment offshore.
2. Excellent communication skills and English are the key language on a cruise ship.
3. Diligence and Responsibility towards work.
4. Proficient in mastering the business knowledge required for the job, and proficient in using computers and office software.
Q6. Do you have any bless or words to other seafarer
Bon voyage.
