Environmental Officer

Shipside Career

Are you passionate about protecting our oceans, driving environmental excellence and helping teams operate responsibly every day? Drive success, Live your ambition.

What You Will Do

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct inspections across shipboard areas and verify proper waste management practices.

• Review environmental records, sampling activities and operational documentation.

Guidance, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Provide guidance and training to onboard teams on environmental procedures and best practices.

• Promote environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001 standards.

• Support audits, inspections and corrective action processes following environmental findings or incidents.

Reporting & Support

• Prepare environmental compliance reports and maintain accurate records.

• Support environmental incident reporting and ship visits conducted by Fleet Environmental Officers.

• Contribute to emergency preparedness and a strong onboard safety culture.

Who You Are

Required

• Served as a Marine Engineering Officer at the rank of 2nd Engineer or higher; or as a Deck Officer at the rank of 2nd Officer or higher; or as a former Navy or Coast Guard engineer at Chief Petty Officer rank or higher.

• Alternatively, an engineering degree with at least three years of relevant experience operating or maintaining pollution-prevention systems comparable to those used on cruise ships; or an environmental science-related degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience.

• Proven technical, organizational or environmental protection experience, preferably in the marine or shipping industry.

• Successful completion of the annual Corporate Environmental Officer training.

• Mandatory certifications and training in accordance with HR 6001 – Annex 1.

• English knowledge at least at B2 level.

• Skilled user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Mature, reliable and structured, with sound judgment in situations of operational or safety relevance.

• Clear communicator and collaborative professional, able to work effectively across departments and in multicultural environments.

• Motivated and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in environmental compliance within the cruise or wider shipping industry.

• Practical knowledge of MARPOL, shipboard waste management, environmental logbooks, ISO 14001 and pollution-prevention systems.

What We Offer

Your life onboard

• International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence

• Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers

• Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)

• Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)

• Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single or double) with bathroom

• Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)

• Package delivery service

• Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text

• Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA

• Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore

• Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)

• Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew

• Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours

• Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

Discover Your Benefits

What We Offer

Your Growth

• Structured onboarding + welcome kit

• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor

• Clear career path within your department

• Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement

• Development model to identify and promote talented individuals

Explore Your Potential

Why Costa

Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.

We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.

Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.

Additional Info

Your Contract

Fixed-term, full-time, onboard – average duration 4-6 months

Salary range

Gross Annual salary starts from 55.677 € (8 months out of 12). To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable. Further details will be provided on the first contact. Calculation of gross salary is done taking into consideration 8 months of employment in a calendar year.

Location

On Board

Application deadline

30/11/2026 –

Time required to submit the application

Approximately 3 minutes

CV Format

PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team

(Not for submitting applications) getonboard@costa.it

Further information

Visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs – Costa Crociere Careers

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