Cruise lines are involved in
ongoing worldwide efforts to
help to protect the world’s
ocean, air and beaches.
In celebration of Earth Day yesterday,
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
highlighted how its members are working to
preserve the environment that is so essential
to the cruising experience.
CLIA says its member cruise lines have been
at the forefront of wastewater treatment,
emissions reduction and the development
of technologies to further reduce the
environmental impact of cruising.
Some of the most impressive measures
include self-generating most of the water used
onboard, using recycled hot water to heat
passenger cabins and tinting windows to keep
corridors cooler.
Even the condensation from shipboard
air-conditioning units is collected and then reused
to wash the decks on Disney Cruise Line’s
ships, saving million gallons of fresh water.
Celebrity Cruises has installed solar panels on
five ships.
Several cruise lines now issue passengers
with e-tickets instead of paper documents and
use fabric bags instead of plastic for laundry
and dry cleaning.
Others use non-toxic slick hull coatings that
save as much as 5% on fuel usage.
“It is very important that we understand
the extensive investments and ongoing
commitment of our member lines to safeguard
the environment for future generations
through responsible practices and continuous
innovation,” said Brett Jardine, general
manager of CLIA Australasia.
“The cruise industry has invested extensively
to develop and implement a wide range of
new technologies that protect air and water
quality and increase energy efficiency.”
CLIA also called on passengers to play their
part by recycling paper, plastic, cans and glass
through dedicated bins on ships and to turn off
lights when not in their cabins.
For details about other cruise line initiatives,
see www.cruiseforward.org.
