Norwegian Sun earns environmental award from the port of San Francisco |
Green award recognises NCL's environmental standards and practices |
London 04 May 2007… Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that Norwegian Sun received the Port of San Francisco’s Cruise Ship Environmental Award.
The port’s programme recognises annually those cruise ships whose on-board environmental systems help decrease air and water pollution. The three categories evaluated are air emission reduction, wastewater treatment and recycling and disposal programmes for solid waste.
“It’s an honour for Norwegian Sun to be recognised by the Port of San Francisco for our exemplary environmental systems and practices,” said Francis Riley, General Manager of NCL UK. “With our clean fuel strategy using low-sulphur fuels while in port, along with reducing air emissions, advanced wastewater treatment and recycling and disposal of solid waste, we have demonstrated our commitment to maintaining the highest level of environmental protection standards.”
The Cruise Ship Environmental Award was created by the Port of San Francisco’s Cruise Terminal Environmental Advisory Committee (CTEAC). Established in 2003, CTEAC advises the Port Commission on cruise ship-related water and air quality issues. Committee members include regulatory agencies, environmental organisations, organised labour, community groups and maritime industry representatives.
“The Port of San Francisco commends NCL for its dedication to sustaining a clean environment,” said Peter Dailey, Maritime Director for the Port of San Francisco. “NCL’s commitment to environmental responsibility helps protect San Francisco Bay and positively impacts the health and well-being of people living in the Bay Area.”
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