Welcome to your Monthly Newsletter - November 2022

Lens beyond the Guests… Welcome Empress Crew to this November issue of your Newsletter and here is a small snippet of what happened in November.

Message From HD

November Month was eventful and rightly so Celebrating our success.
Thank you to the whole Ship’s Company for bringing your best to work every single day and putting on those beautiful smiles for our guests day in day out has never been easy combined with challenges that we face day in day out .
AMWAY Charter- All guests and the MD and VP of Amway were all praise for all our crew.
GROUPS/EVENTS- Delivered the Function for 4500 guests
You should be proud of what you have all achieved so a BIG THANKYOU !!!
Remember…Calm seas never made skillful sailors

Message from Spa Manager Shilpa

The healing powers of massage or touch therapy as it is also called, have been proved to improve blood circulation by delivering oxygen and other nutrients to our cells, stimulating the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products and also releasing a hormone called Serotonin that enhances the body and mind’s “feel good” state.  Massage therapy can help with pain management in chronic conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms.

Bar Manager

What is detox drink?

A regular intake of these simple detox drinks can aid weight loss, give a boost to your metabolism, and also help in digestion.

Detox Drinks- The trend of detoxing is increasingly day by day taking the fitness circuit storm. The heavily urbanized and increasingly toxic-ridden world we inhabit is weighing upon our health. The human body has several natural pathways to allow detoxification through the liver, sweat, urine, and faces. But the exposure to heavy metals, preservatives and pesticides has taken the average toxin consumption by human beings to an all-time high. Thus, it is necessary to make certain changes in the diet to help the body in the detoxification process. 

Cucumber Mint detox water
Ingredients:

1 Cucumber
8-10 Mint leaves
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
Ice cubes Iced Water
Lemon rings and mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. Peel, chop and blend cucumber, mint leaves and 1 cup of water. 
    2. Strain and discard pulp.
    3. Add lemon juice, black salt for taste and dilute with water if needed.
    4. Pour the drink in glasses, put some ice cubes and garnish with lemon rings and mint leaves.

Hotel Controller - Jonathan

Why I love running by Jonathan

  1. Running belongs to us all

Old, young, male, female, rich, poor, fit or fat, running has no boundaries. Running doesn’t care if you’re fast or slow, run short or long distances or something in between. Running is yours to own, it’s whatever you want it to be. It’s your PB, it’s your race, it’s your run.

It’s about you and me, the average person on the street. Not millionaire footballers. It’s us. We’re out there doing it, living it, feeling alive.

  1. Running is affordable

There aren’t many sports in the world that require nothing more than a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. For most of us a pair of trainers too. Everything else is a luxury. For less than $100 almost everyone can kit themselves out with the latest branded sweat-wicking, reflective, trendy gear.

 

  1. Running is freedom

I love running because it doesn’t require a ticket, a pitch, anyone or anything else. Day or night, in sunshine or rain on roads or through fields. Running is pure freedom.

It’s the ability to put your shoes on and two minutes later be on your merry way. Running opens your lungs, your eyes and your mind. It can set you free. Free from the worries of the world, your stresses and strains. For as long and as hard as you want to go, running will take you there. Running is energy, it’s pure, and it’s life.  I love running.

  1. You get to discover new places

Running gets you out of the house, out of your comfort zone and the more you do it, the more likely you are to want to discover new places.

See new parts of your own town or take on a remote mountain trail. With so many gadgets available these days we can plot and run our way across pretty much anywhere.

  1. The mental health benefits.

There’s growing evidence emerging about the positive mental health benefits of running such as stress relief as well as boosting self-esteem and confidence.

Since I started running, I’ve definitely experienced and benefited from all of these positive mental health factors.

  1. It helps you think and be creative.

In addition to the mental health benefits above, running helps you to think and be more creative. Out there on the road with nothing more than your thoughts, deep breathing, plus the repetitive thud of your steps to keep you occupied, your mind can go to some weird and wonderful places.

“Motion causes emotion”

Trying to make a difficult decision when you’re sitting passively is hard. How many times have you heard someone say “I need to get some fresh air.”?

It’s that fresh air, the motion of your body that changes your chemistry, your mentality, your physicality and gets you in a pumped state of mind.

I love running because no matter how crap and how tired you feel, there’s no better way to help you think clearly, get motivated or make decisions than after or during a really good run.

All of those endorphins combined with the fresh air, freedom and creativity will always do you the world of good.

 

  1. You know what you want for your birthday and Christmas

How many birthdays and Christmas’s have you been asked “What do you want…” from a loved one and replied with a shrug “I don’t know.”?

As a runner, you can’t wait for the question. There’s new gear to be had, books to read, magazine subscriptions or races to be signed up for.

Simply put, being a runner can make you as excited as a child again, and that reason alone is enough as to why I love running.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments below.

 

Message From Housekeeping.

It has been great pleasure to work with such an excellent team on board who is doing wonderful job and dedicated themselves towards to our company.
All though we have three turnarounds in a week, still our crew delivering excellent service to our guest with their great smile.
Hat’s off and a big thank you to each and every crew members on board.
Stay safe and strong…..
Bon Voyage…..

Facts From EX. Chef

Empress uses 4000 eggs a day.
700 kg of whole chicken in a day.
700 lit of milk a day.
250 kg of Rice in one day.
400 kg of potatoes in one day.

Birthday Celebration

Birthday Celebration for crew for the month of November Some info regarding the November born They have a lower risk of some health conditions. According to research from Oxford University, November babies have the lowest incidence of multiple sclerosis. Studies also show that they are less likely to suffer from heart problems or lung cancer. They are less likely to suffer from depression

Employee Of The Month

Employee of the month Recognition for the outstanding contribution to our service for guest direct and indirect.

Karaoke Nights

Karaoke Nights Popular event as the list of participant went on till the closing as

Table Tennis Tournament

Winner – Rohit – Bars and Runners up – Jason- Casino Prize winner of $100 and $50

Birthday Month

First nameLast nameDayPosition
DIONYSIUS CEREJO1CHIEF PURSER
MOHANMALACHANDRA22RECEPTIONIST
GAYATRI JINALLNU18RECEPTIONIST
AKSHAY DEEPAKVAJANDAR21RECEPTIONIST
BINAY KUMARPATHAK20JR. BAR WAITER/ESS
PRAJALPRADHAN4BAR WAITER/ESS
KIRAN KRISHNACHAWAN23UTILITY BAR
SHAWNFURTADO3GARBAGE UT
AKASHELLIS ALLAN7QUARTER MASTER
RAJENDRA BHIMRAOAMBHORE3GARBAGE UT
IMRAN MUSTHAFAPATANKAR13AB
SANJEEV MICHAELPEREIRA25PLUMBER
ANILKUMAR8CRUISE STAFF
MARKD COSTA30LIGHT TECHNICIAN
MUKESHKUMAR5ASST. COOK
RAM SAIGANAGALLA5UTILITY ROUNDS
TRAINWILL WILFREDDSOUZA7UTILITY ROUNDS
BRONIL GONSALOTUSCANO15ASST. COOK
KARNAJITDAS12UTILITY ROUNDS
SHUBHAMSINGH10ASST. COOK PANTRY
DHARAMVEERLNU22CHEF DE PARTIE
HARSHITVAIDYA24ASST. COOK
ELEAZAR JONATHANCABALLERO VILLANUEVA5HOTEL CONTROLLER
OM PRAKASHLNU18HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
JULUSREGO2LAUNDRY MAN
MOHAMMAD FAROOQLNU10HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
SAGAR SANTOSHMORE24ASST. CABIN STEWARD/ESS
JOELEX CAJITONDCOSTA18DECK STEWARD
SUNNY BABUCHAVAN15HOTEL HSK ASSISTANT
FAISAL YAKUBSHAIKH21ASST. WAITER/ESS
NEPUNIASHAA28HOTEL ASST. F&B
BISWAJITDAS23HOTEL ASST. F&B
BENNY ALEXANDERDSOUZA5HOTEL ASST. F&B
MANJILAGURUNG13SECURITY GUARD
TENZIN LOBSANGLNU28SPA MANAGER