Cruising Below the Surface Blue Seas, Green Practices? Environmental Impacts of a Billion Dollar Industry

Ships and the Environment: Different Perspectives Read ‘Contamination by cruise ships’ & take notes on the following: Types of waste Amount of waste on a typical cruise liner Impact on the environment Grey water Black water Hazardous waste Discharging Bilge waste

Eco-Code of Ethics A) Imagine that Royal Caribbean is building a new cruise liner for their fleet and you are the Environmental Engineer in charge of deciding how the ship will be environmentally friendly. Develop a list of at least 5 actions that must be taken in the design of the ship to limit pollution. B) You will be the Environmental Officer on the newest cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Design an eco-code of ethics for the passengers to follow as a way to ensure that each traveller does their part to protect the environment

Turning the Tide: New Eco-Practices Cruise companies have been forced to refine their eco-practices in light of public dismay in the early 2000s New eco-practices and regulations for cruise lines are now in place Keep a list of the types of waste that cruise ships produce. Who regulates the cruise ship industry? What is the responsibility of the cruise ship’s environmental officer? List examples of how ships now minimize waste. What is the largest source of waste on ships? Oasis of the Seas Example