Welcome to your Monthly Newsletter - December 2024
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’s Desk...
Dear Crew,
As the year comes to a close, we, the SEC want to expressour heartfelt gratitude to every crew member for your dedication, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. Together, we’ve created unforgettable experiences for our guests and cherished memories for ourselves. December has been filled with joy, camaraderie, and festive celebrations, all thanks to your hard work and commitment. Let’s carry this spirit into the new year as we continue to excel as a team.
As we sail forward, let us carry this momentum into the coming months, continuing to make unforgettable memories for our guests and each other. Here’s to more achievements and celebrations in the New Year! Keep up the fantastic work.
Empress's CRICKET TOURNAMENT
🏆 Team Spirit Shines Bright! 🏆
The Cricket Tournament was a high-energy event! Congratulations to Casino for clinching the trophy and Housekeeping for being the runners-up. Individual accolades went to:
• Winning Team :CASINO
• Runner Up :HOUSEKEEPING
Man of the Match: Pritam Gayak (Casino)
Best Batsman: Sachin Bandekar (Entertainment Dept.)
Best Bowler: Tejas Sakhaltode (Housekeeping)
Crew Tour to St. Francis Xavier Relics, Goa
🎉 A CREW TOUR! 🎉
Two buses were arranged for crew members to visit the revered relics of St. Francis Xavier in Goa. The tour was a resounding success, appreciated by all who attended. The overwhelming response has inspired us to plan more such tours in the future!
CARROM COMPETITION
🎯 UNWIND ! 🎯
The Carrom Tournament brought back nostalgic moments and competitive fun. With exceptional participation, it proved to be a great way to unwind and bond.
• Winner :STEVE MENEZES (HK)
• Runner Up : PRASHANT MORE (SHOP)
CREW CHESS COMPETITION
🎤 MIND GAMES! 🎤
Mind games were at their peak during the Chess Tournament! Crew members showcased strategic brilliance and determination, making it an exciting competition for participants and spectators alike.
Winner : KASHINATH LNU (HK)
Runner’s Up-RAHUL MORYA (DECK)
Women Badminton Tournament
🏃♂️ Spirit and Energy! 🏃♀️
A fantastic turnout of 30 participants made the Female Badminton Tournament a thrilling event. Congratulations to Abba, the winner, and Supriya, our runner-up! The spirit and energy of this tournament were infectious.
• Winner : ABHA BHANDARI (ENT)
Runner’s Up-SUPRIYA NAIK (REST)
Crew Christmas Gift
A surprise awaited our crew! The SEC committee distributed specially designed gifts from an NGO foundation that our company supports to every crew member, spreading joy and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Christmas Activities for Guests
Christmas onboard was magical! Activities included engaging games for kids and adults, photo opportunities with Santa, and plenty of holiday cheer shared by all.
Christmas Carols
Christmas Melodies
Guests onboard were treated to enchanting Christmas carols performed by officers and crew. The heartfelt melodies brought festive cheer to everyone and added to the holiday spirit.
Mega Christmas Raffle
Excitement was in the air during the Mega Christmas Raffle at Connexions, where 49 gifts were given away. It was a night filled with joy and lucky surprises for all crew members.
Christmas Crew Party Night
🎉 Let’s Party! 🎉
Following the Mega Raffle, the crew gathered at Connexions for a Christmas party full of music, laughter, and festive fun. It was a well-deserved celebration for everyone’s hard work and dedication. Laughter, music, and dancing filled the evening as the crew let loose and celebrated another month of hard work and camaraderie.
New Years Eve Celebration on Empress
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party
We rang in the New Year in style with a dazzling masquerade party on the pool deck. The night featured a live band, confetti blasts, DJ music, and a vibrant atmosphere, creating unforgettable memories for our guests.
Crew New Year Party
🎉 Let’s Party! 🎉
A Masquerade party where all Crew gathered at Crew Bar to ring in the New Year full of music, laughter, and festive fun as they welcomed 2025!
HAPPY VACATION TO SIGN OFF CREW
👋 Farewell, Friends! 👋
We bid a warm goodbye to our vacationing crew members. Thank you for your dedication, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Birthday celebrations in Dec
December born individuals often exude a strong personality, a zest for life, and an undeniable charm..
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) – Adventurous and Free-Spirited, Optimistic,
Honest and Blunt, Independent, Philosophical. Sagittarius: People born during this period are Adventurous, Optimistic, Honest, Curious, Energetic.
Employee Of the Month
NOMINEES
CHAPPARBAND JAFFAR-ASST. STOREKEEPER
KAMMAR MANJUNATHAN-ASST. CABIN STEWARD/ESS
MALI VIJAY SADASHIV- SECURITY GUARD
KUMAR NAVEEN -UTILITY GALLEY
JOSHI VIPIN- SNACK STEWARD
WINNERS
DBRITTO KANET BENJAMIN-ASST ELECTRICIAN
SHOW SANTANU-COOK
CORNELIO JUDE JOSEPH -UTILITY BAR
BANDEKAR SACHIN ANAND-STAGE STAFF
Crew Welfare Meeting
Crew Welfare Committee members meeting together to berain storm various events and activities for next montht headed by Crew Club President – Faisal Shaikh and Vice President -Tejas Gotapagar.