DIARIO DEL PUERTO CRUISE TRENDS - SEATRADE 2022 10 Development Goals (SDGs) set out in the United Nations 2030 Agenda and to comply with the regulations set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) through MARPOL, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as CLIA points out. In fact, by 2027, the Association expects its members’ ocean fleet to ”have made significant progress towards a cleaner, more efficient future”. It predicts that, by then, 26 ships will be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 81% of global capacity will have Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS), 174 cruise ships will be grid-ready and 176 cruise ships will have Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) installed, ”accounting for 81% of the world’s non-LNG-fueled capacity”. CLIA estimates that 16 new oceangoing ships will join its fleet in 2022, of which five will be LNG-powered and nine will be expedition ships. In any case, ”they will all be equipped with advanced wastewater treatment systems”. ”Although cruise ships account for far less than 1% of the global shipping community, cruise lines are at the forefront of developing responsible environmental pract ices and innovative technologies that lead to environmental stewardship,” CLIA said. Likewise, the industry points out that each cruise ship is subject to dozens of inspections each year in the ports it visits, the countries where it is registered and other independent agencies, which include controls on equipment and practices to manage waste, reduce emissions and treat water. For example, in US waters, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Coast Guard impose stringent air, water, energy and waste requirements, including the provisions of the Clean Water Law. In addition, the cruise industry also participates in International Maritime Organization (IMO) working groups and committees to develop global regulations to protect the environment. Moreover, cruise fleets show an unwavering commitment to responsible tourism by working with destinations to help their economies prosper while preserving their culture and customs. Cruise lines are turning ”360º Sustainability” into their flagship to comply with the SDGs of the UN’s 2030 Agenda The ship Norwegian Prima features environmentally friendly technologies such as its Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR), an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), cold ironing, waste management, an advanced wastewater treatment system and on-board water production.
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