Vidar Hagavei

I am a found lover of the great outdoors and enjoy hiking , canoeing , fishing , skiing etc. • As a Harley Davidson enthusiast I also enjoy rides in the countryside. • Music is a big part of my life and I enjoy playing several instruments. • I am also a certified scuba diver. • 3 Dogs ( Labrador's ) and 1 Cats also keeps me entertained 

I am conscientious and professional Environmental Officer with extensive experience in the Cruise Industry who has been working to the highest standard ISO 14001( since 1999). Proudly involved in achieving ‘Environmental Ship of the Year’ on three occasions I am a highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded excellent results. 

• Educated teams on legal requirements and best practice for compliant environmental policies.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving legislation to implement necessary operational updates.
• Investigated incidents thoroughly to recognize causes and prevent reoccurrence.
• Trained staff in environmental policy and procedure updates for full understanding and engagement.
• Developed and implemented innovative environmental improvement strategies to achieve growth goals.
• Prepared environmental records, reports and legal notices to aid planning applications.
• Assessed COSHH adherence for compliance with hazardous substance use and disposal guidelines.
• Audited health, safety and environmental systems to meet best practice guidelines.
• Investigated incidents thoroughly to recognize causes and prevent reoccurrence.
• Part of outbreak prevention committee.
• Extensive experience in sensitive Environmental areas world wide.

Highly organised paying attention to detail.

Extensive knowledge of Environmental sensitive areas World wide.

Maintaining excellent relationships with Authorities. 

Highly proficient in the maintenance of records. 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Establish good professional relationships both internally and externally, e.g. ship board crew, management, vendors, stevedores and waste / recycling contractors and local authorities.

Proactive approach to seek out and solve potential problems 

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, word and Power Point.

Ability to work under pressure e.g. Public health inspections and other authorities. 

Environmental Officer with Royal Caribbean International (1999– 2023) .

Numerous courses related to the Environmental operations and compliance .