Cruise ships arriving at Ogden Point are arriving later and spending less time at the port to help meet a global emissions goal.
New regulations that came into effect in 2023 have cruise ships searching for ways to reduce their environmental footprint. One way is by reducing the speed that the vessels operate out on the water.
The International Marine Organization has nearly 200 members, including Canada, and is tasked with seeking ways to implement security and safety measures for international shipping and preventing pollution from ships.to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 40 per cent by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2050. This year, that strategy took effect and ships began to explore methods.
“When the ships are coming in at seven or eight o’clock at night, and then you have the disembarking of passengers, they’re not getting into the downtown core until 8:30, nine o’clock,” said Jeff Bray, CEO of the Downtown Victoria Business Association.found that more than 700,000 cruise ship passengers arrived in Victoria in 2022. Bray adds that the move is positive for environmental purposes but hopes that ships will eventually change their itineraries to accommodate businesses.
The move is being welcomed by the environmental advocate, but she wants to see it expanded to larger container ships.
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