Initiatives and Practices
North West & Canada Cruise Association member lines are at the forefront of environmental technology. Collectively, member lines have invested over $60 million on wastewater purification systems that treat water to standards higher than most land-based operations. Additionally, cruise lines have invested in cleaner burning fuels and gas turbine engines that reduce air pollution.
The practices NWCCA member lines employ in Alaska now serve as a model for cruise ships in other jurisdictions, including British Columbia and Hawaii. Other initiatives include:
- Shore-power plug-in systems in Juneau, Vancouver & Seattle so ships can turn off their engines while in port, reducing air emissions
- Smokeless, gas turbine engines that recycle exhaust gases and reduce pollution.
- Cleaner burning, low sulfur fuels that reduce smokestack emissions.
- Oil spill response equipment and training programs in Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan and Yakutat.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Permit
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
- September 1, 2011
- North America Cruise Port Growth
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With larger ships carrying more passengers, port development has matched the pace by adding new destinations to attract cruise lines and their guests worldwide.
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- June 1, 2011
- Vancouver port commends Princess Cruises and Holland America
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Princess and Holland America are among 11 cruise and shipping lines honored by Port Metro Vancouver for their efforts to improve the area's air quality.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICES
- September 23, 2011
- New & Advancing Technologies
Challenges associated with large ocean-going vessels and environmental stewardship seem endless. Which environmental initiative is the most important? Surely they are all important. What is being addressed with the technology we already have; how will new technologies and ship design continue to meet the challenge?
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