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Environmental Compliance Officer
Role summary
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The Environmental Compliance Officer oversees the ship’s environmental management procedures and ensures compliance with maritime regulations, company policies, and port requirements. Typical responsibilities include monitoring waste, sewage, emissions, fuel handling, recycling, environmental records, inspections, and crew training. Candidates generally need relevant experience in environmental compliance, marine operations, sustainability, or a related scientific field, together with knowledge of MARPOL and other international maritime regulations. Cruise ship experience, strong reporting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multinational teams are valuable. The successful candidate is expected to be disciplined, practical, safety-conscious, and comfortable working at sea for extended contracts.
Can I work on cruise ships?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No host-country permit: a seafarer medical, safety training, a seaman's book, a US crew visa and a Schengen visa.
Watch for: Recruitment fees are banned on ships.
Official source: US Department of State: crewmember visa. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with on cruise ships
Usual for cruise ships, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Free cabin, usually shared |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free (by law) |
| Flights | Joining and home flights usually paid; free repatriation (by law) |
| Service charge | Passenger service charges pooled on many lines |
| Contract | 6 to 9 months on board, about 2 months unpaid between contracts |
| Leave | 2.5 days a month, often paid as cash |
| Income tax | Usually not withheld; depends on your home country |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand within the MSC Group, created to offer a more residential and refined style of cruising. Its ships focus on spacious suites, destination-led travel, elevated dining, wellness, and highly personalized service. The brand combines modern European design with carefully planned itineraries covering major coastal destinations and less-frequented ports. As part of MSC Group, Explora Journeys benefits from substantial experience in global shipping, tourism, and maritime operations. Employees work in an international environment where professionalism, discretion, sustainability, and guest care are important. The company also emphasizes responsible operations, environmental awareness, and creating memorable experiences for affluent travelers. Shipboard roles usually involve structured contracts, shared crew facilities, onboard training, and the opportunity to work while visiting multiple countries.