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MSC Splendida in the Geirangerfjord, Norway (2016). Cruise ship pollution in Europe is a major part of the environmental impact of shipping.Most cruise ship companies operating in European exclusive economic zones (EEZs) [note 1] are part of two mega corporations: Carnival Corporation & plc and the Royal Caribbean Group. [2]
Last October, cruise passengers were greeted by protesters dressed as polar bears and sea lions as they disembarked at the French port of Brittany, in a nod to the industry’s penchant for pollution.
Amsterdam also banned cruise ships from docking in the city centre in 2023, while Santorini and Mykonos announced last year a €20 (£16.90) tourist tax for visitors who arrive on cruise ships.
A cargo ship discharging ballast water into the sea. Ballast water discharges by ships can have a negative impact on the marine environment. [1] Cruise ships, large tankers, and bulk cargo carriers use a huge amount of ballast water, which is often taken on in the coastal waters in one region after ships discharge wastewater or unload cargo, and discharged at the next port of call, wherever ...
Norwegian Dawn and Carnival Dream moored alongside in New Orleans (2015). Cruise ships carrying several thousand passengers and crew have been compared to “floating cities,” and the volume of wastes that they produce is comparably large, consisting of sewage; wastewater from sinks, showers, and galleys (); hazardous wastes; solid waste; oily bilge water; ballast water; and air pollution.
With concerns like pollution and over-tourism, it's no surprise the popular Greek island limits daily cruise visitors, while its Florida counterpart has faced a fraught battle to restrict cruise ...
It has been claimed that air pollution from maritime transport, including cruise ships, is responsible for 50,000 deaths per year in Europe. [ 119 ] [ 120 ] Some cruise lines, such as Cunard, are taking steps to reduce environmental impact by refraining from discharges ( Queen Mary 2 has a zero-discharge policy) and reducing their carbon ...
The penalty, imposed by U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz in Miami, is the largest-ever for crimes involving deliberate vessel pollution Princess Cruise Lines ordered to pay $40M for pollution ...