The Explorer also transports fresh fruit and other produce to research stations in Antarctica and isolated islands in the Atlantic, as well as medications, school supplies, mechanical support, fuel, and even soccer equipment to the communities along the Amazon. Her staff is ready to help in any medical or maritime emergency. Reinforced by the guidance of the onboard naturalists, passengers not only return home enriched by the experience but champions of conservation worldwide. The Explorer rotates its landings, not only in Antarctica, but also on the Amazon, to be less taxing on any one given environment. The Explorer files an annual Environmental Impact Assessment with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and follows rigorous guidelines for waste disposal with specific procedures for disposing of organic waste, paper, glass, metal, plastic, etc.
Nothing goes overboard.
The Explorer generates her own electricity, and engines and motors are all run at optimal specifications to eliminate fuel leakage, maximize fuel efficiency and minimize smoke emissions. Rather than complaining, most passengers are happy to comply, since they know doing so will conserve, rather than consume, the earth s natural resources. Kent Inc. Oak Brook, Illinois. All rights reserved.