On August 5, Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a new and important chapter in its history with the appointment of Daniela Gargiulo as the first female Staff Captain in its entire fleet.
A special ceremony was held aboard the Carnival Adventure, where Captain Francesco Bencivenga officially welcomed Gargiulo as his second in command, as the ship returned to Sydney from the beautiful South Pacific.
Gargiulo joined the Carnival Adventure last year and began with Carnival Cruise Line as a Deck Cadet in 2013, rising steadily through the ranks thanks to her 13 years of service, professionalism, and leadership. Her passion for the sea began at a young age: at 14, she enrolled in a nautical school in Italy, where a lifelong love for the ocean was born.
“This promotion is an incredible honor, and I am extremely proud to be the first woman in Carnival Cruise Line history to become a Staff Captain. Carnival’s career paths offer men and women wonderful opportunities for a life at sea,” said Gargiulo. “I love working with people from all over the world, from different cultures, and I am especially excited to begin this new chapter in my career aboard Carnival Adventure in Australia.”.
Captain Francesco Bencivenga expressed his satisfaction at working alongside Gargiulo. “As Staff Captain, Daniela is my second in command and oversees maritime operations, safety, and crew leadership, among many other responsibilities. I am extremely proud to witness this important step forward in gender diversity in the maritime industry, which opens doors for future generations of female leaders.”.
The Carnival Adventure sails year-round from Sydney with more than 2,600 passengers and 1,100 crew members.
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