Welcome to your Monthly Newsletter - December 2022
Lens beyond the Guests… Welcome Empress Crew to this December issue of your Newsletter and here is a small snippet of what happened in December.
Message From HD
While the Christmas tree twinkles with green lights, let us keep the spirit up and enjoy the New Year’s celebrations with joy and a good mind. Another year full of accomplishments is coming to an end which would not have been possible without each one of you. Working with the best set of crew this year has been a wonderful privilege. I and the Sr Management want to thank you for all your hard work last year and look forward to everything that’s yet to come. Continue to keep up the work for the upcoming year. Wishing you and your family a very happy New Year and expect you to continue working with the same commitment and dedication in the coming year.
Spa Manager
SPA is a place that helps you indulge yourself, get some ‘me’ time, get away from the daily routine and simply relax.
It is a place to switch off, recharge, reflect, detox and beautify. It is based on the regenerative powers of massage used from ancient times to promote good health.
Photo Manager
At some moment we all are overwhelmed with the moments we experience in life, which we would like to hoard for the lifetime. The best way to keep the memories along with us is PICTURES. Photo are meant to reflect and reveal the undiscovered world within yourself .we long for oneness and tranquility through the images .There might be several ways to revive but PHOTOS will always be the most enchanting , vivid and a go to option to consider. Enjoy the love affair between life and photos.
Best out of waste!!!! Competition
The objective of the competition was to create love for environment by making best out of waste with help of recyclable things.
Karoake Nights hosted by Ents
The Theatre artist participated and showcased their talent for this week of Karaoke featuring songs from 80’s,90′ both Hindi and English.
Christmas Spectacular Season@ Choir
Festive decoration all across the crew areas especially in the crew & leading hand mess, HR Centre, all the alleways much lit with lights making the atmosphere nostalgic. Highlight of the cruise Officer choir and carol singing for guest on 24th & 25th December.
Crew Dinner with officers
Crew had the previlage of Dinner served by the officers on christmas eve, this was the way of management to say thank you and appericiate their hard work.
Crew party In Connexions
Most spectacular events of the year with Drinks complimentary from our management to all our team.
Employee Of The Month
| Hotel Assistant F&B | Bani Imran Anwar |
| Foreman | Raj Kumar |
| Asst. Cook Pantry | Mukesh Kumar |
Facts Of Bar Department Onboard Empress.
Bar is the most revenue generating department on board Empress. It is the busiest department and we as bars take the majority revenue onboard Empress. We are very special.
Working behind the bar, you might think it’s easy pulling pints for hours on end. But it’s often very challenging, especially on busy shifts and in events. Our team works tirelessly in a highly visible, pressure-packed environment yet bar team onboard EMPRESS makes it happen with a Smile. One of the key characteristics of bars is HARD WORK. While all others enjoy the parties – We as bars still work on holidays, which might not work for everyone’s need.
It’s incredible how often you go above and beyond.” “Your work never ceases to amaze us!” “Things have definitely been crazy lately, but you’re still crushing it!”
Achievements for month of December, Bar rendered services like 10 X Corporate events, 4 x Wedding, 2 x Birthday celebration and 1 x Golden Jubilee anniversary, Christmas Cruise and finally last but not the least the best of the year ( New Year Cruise )
We created unique and memorable bar experience for our esteem guest.
Bar team welcome our esteem guest with Drinks, Warms Smiles and caters 1800 Guest every turnaround day without any singultus.
FACTS AND FIGURES SOLD – NUMBER ONE REVENUE TEAM ONBOARD EMPRESS
- 359 Beer Buckets
- 1,643 – Lays and Nuts
- 7,561 – Soft Beverages
- 9,971 – Pints of Beer
- 1,248 – Glasses of Wine
- 1,900 – Shots of Vodka
- 2,889 – Shots of Rum
- 5,252 – Shots of Whiskey
- 4,504 – Cocktails
- 1,303 – Mocktail
- 22 – Cigars
- 13 – Champagne / Sparkling Wines
- 113 – Reveilo ( Newly Launch Wine )
Thank you TEAM for being a great addition to success.
We thank every one of you for the constant hard work and dedication.
5 Ways to de-stress and help your heart
Constant stress — whether from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload — can have real physical effects on the body. It has been linked to a wide range of health issues, including mood, sleep, and appetite problems — and yes, even heart disease.
When stressed, people often eat unhealthy food and don’t have the energy or time to exercise. Stress can also lead us into other heart-damaging behaviors, such as smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
Breaking the connection requires both learning to deal with stress and managing unhealthy habits. These five simple tips can help you do just that.
- STAY POSITIVE – Laughter has been found to lower levels of stress hormones, reduce inflammation in the arteries, and increase “good” HDL cholesterol.
- MEDITATE – This practice of inward-focused thought and deep breathing has been shown to reduce heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure. Meditation’s close relatives, yoga and prayer, can also relax the mind and body.
- EXERCISE – Every time you are physically active, whether you take a walk or play tennis, your body releases mood-boosting chemicals called endorphins. Exercising not only helps you destress, it also protects against heart disease by lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your heart muscle, and helping you maintain a healthy weight.
- UNPLUG – It’s impossible to escape stress when it follows you everywhere. Cut the cord. Avoid emails and TV news. Take time each day — even if it’s for just 10 or 15 minutes — to escape from the world.
- FIND WAYS TO DESTRESS – Simple things, like a warm bath, listening to music, or spending time on a favorite hobby, can give you a much-needed break from the stressors in your life.
REMEMBER WE NEED TO LOOK AFTER OURSELVES, SO NOW IS THE TIME TO FOLLOW ANY OF THIS 5 TIPS AND DEFINITELY WE WILL HAVE A BETTER LIFE AND A BETTER BEATING HEART.
“Shields Up”
Be cyber smart: Simple Steps for Safety Online
- Use more than one type of authentication on all your accounts:-
A password isn’t enough to keep you safe online. By implementing a second layer of identification, such as a confirmation text message, a code from an authentication app, face or fingerprint verification, or a security key, you’re giving your bank, email provider, or any other site you’re logging into an extra layer of security. Multi-factor authentication can make you up to 99% less likely to get hacked or have your information stolen!
- Update your software:-
Hackers will try to exploit software flaws and vulnerabilities. Update the system software on all your devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Make sure to also check for updates your applications regularly – especially the web browsers – on all your devices too. Make it easy for yourself by simply turning on automatic updates for all devices, apps, and operating systems.
- Think before you click:-
More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start when you click an unfamiliar link in phishing email. A phishing scheme is when a link or webpage looks legitimate, but it’s a trick designed to have you reveal your passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information. In addition, phishing emails may be attempts to try to get you to run malicious software, also known as malware. If it’s a link you don’t recognize, trust your instincts, and think before you click.
- Use strong passwords:-
A strong password should be eight or more characters utilizing a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using the same password on different accounts. Ideally, individuals should also use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.
Our world is increasingly digital and increasingly interconnected, and we all have a responsibility to truly protect the computer networks we all rely on. Become a champion for cybersecurity and share these tips with your friends, family, and neighbors.
Birthday Celebration
Sagittarians are known to be extremely generous, idealistic, and downright hilarious. Capricorns, on the other hand, are responsible, disciplined, and masters of self-control.
| SINGH VARSHA | RECEPTIONIST |
| DEY DEEPA NANI GOPAL | RECEPTIONIST |
| SINGH ASHOK KUMAR | BARTENDER |
| KHANDEPARKAR SHANKESH NANU | CASINO SUPERVISOR |
| BATLIWALA CHIRAG RUMI | 2ND OFFICER |
| DOBROVOLSKYI SERGII | SAFETY OFFICER |
| SINGH AKASH | 3RD OFFICER |
| CHERIM DINER DENIS | 3RD OFFICER |
| GANAGALLA SAI KRISHNA | OS |
| SUBRAMANIAM CHETTY KUMAR SUBRAMANIAM | FIREGUARD |
| VELHO MERCES MANUEL | BOSUN |
| LNU RAJENDRA SINGH | ASST. BOSUN |
| MISHRA ARVIND RAMSUKH | OILER |
| SACHUK ANASTASIIA | DANCER |
| CHAUHAN HIMANSHU SINGH | PERFORMER |
| JOSHI AKASH | CRUISE STAFF |
| TAO JESHRON JOSEPH | ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER |
| KUMAR MADHUSHREE JAYA | CRUISE STAFF |
| NOVAK VIKTORIA | PERFORMER |
| SINGH AMIT | SHOW CREW |
| FERNANDES STEPHEN PIEDADE | STAGE STAFF |
| KUMAR VINAY | COOK PASTRY |
| KUMAR DURGESH | COOK |
| CHINTHAPILLI HARISH | UTILITY ROUNDS |
| GOWARI VISHAL KRISHNA | UTILITY ROUNDS |
| GADDAMEEDI SAI KIRAN | ASST. COOK |
| FERNANDES JEEVEN JOY VALTER | FOH SERV MGR |
| CHAUHAN SHASHANK | CABIN STEWARD/ESS |
| FERNANDES PRINCE FRANCISCO | CABIN STEWARD/ESS |
| FERNANDES DELLE | CABIN STEWARD/ESS |
| KSHIRSAGAR DHIRAJ ARUN | HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT |
| DIAS MEBLAN FRAYAN | HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT |
| LNU DILEEP KUMAR | DECK STEWARD |
| MANE ANUJA ANIL | HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT |
| PULIKKAL MOHAMMED SHEFEEK | HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT |
| FERNANDES JOEL | HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT |
| PENTAMVELI HUSSAIN ALI | DOCTOR |
| GAITHEDKE POOJA | JR. NURSE |
| FERNANDES LEONARD FRANCIS | HEAD WAITER |
| MUCHIRIKOTTIL MOHAMED JEMSHEER | ASST. WAITER/ESS |
| SHETTY PRANAM | RESTAURANT MANAGER |
| SAWANT SUSHANT VILAS | JR HEAD WAITER |
| KUMAR SAMPATH | ASST. WAITER/ESS |
| BHUNIA GOURHARI | WAITER |
| GAONKAR SANDESH RAMNATH | HOTEL ASST. F&B |
| DEVIDAS VAIBHAV ULHAS | HOTEL ASST. F&B |
| HOODA SIMRAN IQBAL | WAITER |
| PATIL SANKET VITTHAL | SNACK STEWARD |
| SOLKAR HASHAMUDDIN MANJOOR | HOTEL ASST. F&B |
| KORI NITINKUMAR | UTILITY GALLEY |
| RAM DINESH KUMAR | SANITATION OFFICER |
| GHATWAI RAJ PRASAD | SECURITY GUARD |
| VIKRAMANKUTTY VASANTHAKUMARIAMMA PREMJITH | CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER |
| KAZI KHUSHNOOR RAFIK | SALES SPECIALIST |
| VALA HARSH KISHAN | DESTINATION STAFF |
| CHAVAN DHANANJAY MADHAV | DESTINATION STAFF |
| FERNANDES ROMAL | PROVISION MASTER |