Cruise ships in French waters agree to pollute less
The main cruise ship operators in French waters have agreed on measures to limit pollution caused by their vessels, including hooking up to the power grid instead of keeping their engines running during stopovers. The “Blue Charter” agreement signed in Marseille by Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Carribean Cruises and Ponant also pledged to use less-polluting fuel when maneuvering in harbors as well as other measures to reduce emissions. (reuters.com)
Tags: Costa Cruises, Marseilles, MSC Cruises, Ponant (Compagnie du Ponant), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises has named Gavin Smith managing director for Australia and New Zealand where he will be looking after the company’s three brands. He is replacing Susan Bonner who is moving to Miami to join Celebrity Cruises. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
On World Animal Day, Royal Caribbean International marks a major milestone in its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia, focused on saving the endangered hawksbill turtle species from extinction.
