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HAL Committed To Protecting Environment!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Holland America Line Committed To Protecting Environment Through Comprehensive Fleetwide Programs & Innovations Seattle Holland America Line demonstrates its commitment to responsible environmental practices through a comprehensive fleetwide program that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling, compliance with all international environmental guidelines and a decision to incorporate cleaner-burning propulsion technology into the line’s new ships. Holland America Line’s ships currently meet or exceed all provisions of the international regulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. An environmental officer serves on each ship to oversee shipboard compliance and procedures. Each ship in the Holland America Line fleet undergoes a strict port- and flag-state inspection annually and a mandatory environmental audit conducted both by an outside environmental auditing firm and by internal staff. Ships also are subject to flag and port state review. Embracing New Technologies Holland America Line has a history of embracing new environmental technologies. Four years ago, at a cost of US$2.5 million per ship, the company installed a revolutionary wastewater treatment process aboard six ships to purify sewage, sink and shower water to near-drinking water quality. Today, a similar system has been built into all three Vista ships. “The ramifications of these treatment plants are quite amazing,” said A. Kirk Lanterman, chairman and CEO of Holland America Line. “These ships discharge water that is virtually pure, and it’s cleaner than the treated wastewater of many communities. Holland America Line has always had a strong commitment to the environment and seeking innovative solutions to cruise ship waste.” Developed by Zenon Environmental Inc., the initial treatment plant processes wastewater through biological, filtering and ultraviolet stages before discharge. The discharge water is pure and would meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water standards except for a slight saline content. The Zenon system has been installed aboard the 1,266-passenger ms Statendam, ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam and ms Veendam and the 1,440-passenger ms Volendam and ms Zaandam. On all Vista Class ships a comparable system works in a slightly different way to produce similar results. Called Rochem, this multi-million dollar system also treats all the water used on the ship. Like Zenon, the water that comes from the Rochem system for discharge is purified to a level that is near-drinking water quality. To complement its wastewater treatment plants, the entire Holland America fleet is equipped with on-board storage facilities that can process and hold solid waste for up to 14 days. All ships have a comprehensive bilge water management program that minimizes the amount of water and oil getting into the bilges. Oily bilge water is then separated into water and oil, following strict compliance procedures. Each ship also carries a back-up oily water separator. All Vista Ships Feature Gas Turbines Beginning with the new Zuiderdam which arrived in December 2002, the four 85,000-ton Vista-class vessels feature traditional diesel-electric power plants as well as a gas-turbine unit to serve as a second power source. Gas-turbine technology reduces exhaust emissions and can be used together with the diesel-electric system when cruising in particularly sensitive environments such as Glacier Bay or the Baltic Sea and while in port. In addition, the vessel’s Azipod propulsion system is estimated to reduce fuel consumption — and thereby emissions -- by as much as 40 tons of fuel per week. Recycling Before It Was Popular A pioneer in on-board recycling, Holland America Line implemented a comprehensive recycling program in 1993. Currently glass, aluminum, white paper, wooden pallets, plastic buckets, cardboard, cooking oil and photographic silver are recycled. The line works with suppliers to reduce the amount of packaging materials for supplies and requires cabin amenities to be packaged in recyclable materials. Each ship has a staff of five crew who are responsible for processing, storing, recycling and disposing of the approximately eight tons of garbage generated on board each ship every seven days. Proceeds from recycled materials are added to the shipboard crew benefit fund. The cruise line invites passengers to participate in its on-board environmental programs. Holland America is the only line to place receptacles in staterooms for passengers to sort recyclable materials from trash. Additionally, passengers are encouraged to reuse bath towels, thus reducing the amount of water consumed by the laundry. Environmentalism on Land and Through Corporate Support On Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas, great care was taken not to upset the natural ecology of the island. Only 2 percent of 2,400-acre Little San Salvador was developed to accommodate the line’s shoreside facilities, and those facilities are designed to minimize environmental impacts on the island bird sanctuary. The Bahamian government has recognized Half Moon Cay as a role model visitor destination providing an enhanced Bahamian experience while maintaining a positive balance with the natural environment. Holland America Line further demonstrates its concern for environmental issues by supporting a variety of eco-oriented organizations, including the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, Alaska SeaLife Center, Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, American Oceans Campaign and the Seattle Aquarium. About Holland America Line In 2004, Holland America's fleet of 13, five-star, premium ships will offer nearly 500 sailings from 15 North American home ports, including new departures from Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, Mass. Recent additions to the fleet include the 1,848-passenger Vista ships, ms Zuiderdam and ms Oosterdam. In April 2004, the third Vista sister, ms Westerdam joins the fleet. The fleet will visit all seven continents in 2004, while increasing the number of cruises to popular destinations such as Alaska (139 cruises scheduled), the Caribbean (191), Europe (58) and Canada/New England (26). Holland America excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at-sea. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in the Pacific Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service. The winner of the 10th consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), the line offers the only trip cancellation program in the industry that provides cash back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure. For more information, consult a professional travel agent. World's Leading Cruise Lines The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2003 Travel & Leisure magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Conde Nast Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2003 Readers' Choice Awards. |
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HAL Committed To Protecting Environment!
Just last week, the Noordam was accused of dumping sewage in Tampa Bay on a
regular basis. The chief engineer was removed from the ship. I know cruise lines keep up the PR about how environmentaly concerned they are but about every 6 months an announcement like this is made. The fingings are almost always that is was not accidental. "Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Holland America and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Holland America Line Committed To Protecting Environment Through Comprehensive Fleetwide Programs & Innovations Seattle Holland America Line demonstrates its commitment to responsible environmental practices through a comprehensive fleetwide program that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling, compliance with all international environmental guidelines and a decision to incorporate cleaner-burning propulsion technology into the line's new ships. Holland America Line's ships currently meet or exceed all provisions of the international regulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. An environmental officer serves on each ship to oversee shipboard compliance and procedures. Each ship in the Holland America Line fleet undergoes a strict port- and flag-state inspection annually and a mandatory environmental audit conducted both by an outside environmental auditing firm and by internal staff. Ships also are subject to flag and port state review. Embracing New Technologies Holland America Line has a history of embracing new environmental technologies. Four years ago, at a cost of US$2.5 million per ship, the company installed a revolutionary wastewater treatment process aboard six ships to purify sewage, sink and shower water to near-drinking water quality. Today, a similar system has been built into all three Vista ships. "The ramifications of these treatment plants are quite amazing," said A. Kirk Lanterman, chairman and CEO of Holland America Line. "These ships discharge water that is virtually pure, and it's cleaner than the treated wastewater of many communities. Holland America Line has always had a strong commitment to the environment and seeking innovative solutions to cruise ship waste." Developed by Zenon Environmental Inc., the initial treatment plant processes wastewater through biological, filtering and ultraviolet stages before discharge. The discharge water is pure and would meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water standards except for a slight saline content. The Zenon system has been installed aboard the 1,266-passenger ms Statendam, ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam and ms Veendam and the 1,440-passenger ms Volendam and ms Zaandam. On all Vista Class ships a comparable system works in a slightly different way to produce similar results. Called Rochem, this multi-million dollar system also treats all the water used on the ship. Like Zenon, the water that comes from the Rochem system for discharge is purified to a level that is near-drinking water quality. To complement its wastewater treatment plants, the entire Holland America fleet is equipped with on-board storage facilities that can process and hold solid waste for up to 14 days. All ships have a comprehensive bilge water management program that minimizes the amount of water and oil getting into the bilges. Oily bilge water is then separated into water and oil, following strict compliance procedures. Each ship also carries a back-up oily water separator. All Vista Ships Feature Gas Turbines Beginning with the new Zuiderdam which arrived in December 2002, the four 85,000-ton Vista-class vessels feature traditional diesel-electric power plants as well as a gas-turbine unit to serve as a second power source. Gas-turbine technology reduces exhaust emissions and can be used together with the diesel-electric system when cruising in particularly sensitive environments such as Glacier Bay or the Baltic Sea and while in port. In addition, the vessel's Azipod propulsion system is estimated to reduce fuel consumption - and thereby emissions -- by as much as 40 tons of fuel per week. Recycling Before It Was Popular A pioneer in on-board recycling, Holland America Line implemented a comprehensive recycling program in 1993. Currently glass, aluminum, white paper, wooden pallets, plastic buckets, cardboard, cooking oil and photographic silver are recycled. The line works with suppliers to reduce the amount of packaging materials for supplies and requires cabin amenities to be packaged in recyclable materials. Each ship has a staff of five crew who are responsible for processing, storing, recycling and disposing of the approximately eight tons of garbage generated on board each ship every seven days. Proceeds from recycled materials are added to the shipboard crew benefit fund. The cruise line invites passengers to participate in its on-board environmental programs. Holland America is the only line to place receptacles in staterooms for passengers to sort recyclable materials from trash. Additionally, passengers are encouraged to reuse bath towels, thus reducing the amount of water consumed by the laundry. Environmentalism on Land and Through Corporate Support On Half Moon Cay, Holland America's private island in the Bahamas, great care was taken not to upset the natural ecology of the island. Only 2 percent of 2,400-acre Little San Salvador was developed to accommodate the line's shoreside facilities, and those facilities are designed to minimize environmental impacts on the island bird sanctuary. The Bahamian government has recognized Half Moon Cay as a role model visitor destination providing an enhanced Bahamian experience while maintaining a positive balance with the natural environment. Holland America Line further demonstrates its concern for environmental issues by supporting a variety of eco-oriented organizations, including the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, Alaska SeaLife Center, Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, American Oceans Campaign and the Seattle Aquarium. About Holland America Line In 2004, Holland America's fleet of 13, five-star, premium ships will offer nearly 500 sailings from 15 North American home ports, including new departures from Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, Mass. Recent additions to the fleet include the 1,848-passenger Vista ships, ms Zuiderdam and ms Oosterdam. In April 2004, the third Vista sister, ms Westerdam joins the fleet. The fleet will visit all seven continents in 2004, while increasing the number of cruises to popular destinations such as Alaska (139 cruises scheduled), the Caribbean (191), Europe (58) and Canada/New England (26). Holland America excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at-sea. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in the Pacific Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service. The winner of the 10th consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), the line offers the only trip cancellation program in the industry that provides cash back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure. For more information, consult a professional travel agent. World's Leading Cruise Lines The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2003 Travel & Leisure magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Conde Nast Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2003 Readers' Choice Awards. |
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HAL Committed To Protecting Environment!
Robert Clarkson" wrote:
Just last week, the Noordam was accused of dumping sewage in Tampa Bay on a regular basis. The chief engineer was removed from the ship. I know cruise lines keep up the PR about how environmentaly concerned they are but about every 6 months an announcement like this is made. The fingings are almost always that is was not accidental. Thank you for pointing this out to us. We don't have all the facts yet, but it bears watching. Here's a link to a pertinent story about the Noordam incident: http://www.sptimes.com/2004/04/14/Bu...e_dumped.shtml And this to Ray: When you post a press release about a company, do you suppose you might take the time to include the other side of the story, too? If you don't, you risk looking like a mouthpiece for the industry. "Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message .. . Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Holland America and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Holland America Line Committed To Protecting Environment Through Comprehensive Fleetwide Programs & Innovations Seattle Holland America Line demonstrates its commitment to responsible environmental practices through a comprehensive fleetwide program that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling, compliance with all international environmental guidelines and a decision to incorporate cleaner-burning propulsion technology into the line's new ships. Holland America Line's ships currently meet or exceed all provisions of the international regulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. An environmental officer serves on each ship to oversee shipboard compliance and procedures. (snip) |
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HAL Committed To Protecting Environment!
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 15:51:11 GMT in rec.travel.cruises, "Robert
Clarkson" wrote: Just last week, the Noordam was accused of dumping sewage in Tampa Bay on a regular basis. The chief engineer was removed from the ship. I know cruise lines keep up the PR about how environmentaly concerned they are but about every 6 months an announcement like this is made. the same felons of holland america were pumping oil polluted bilge water overboard in glacier bay, and the park service, who by law SHOULD have cancelled all their permits, were browbeaten by senator ted stevens (r-arrogance) to allow even *more* permits to disturb the whales. of course ray thinks that everything cruise line press releases say is the gospel truth, when they are in fact full of lies and half truths. ================================================== =========== If you want to see the real Alaska, don't come on a cruise ship! See the cruise industry rogue's gallery at http://www.juneaucrondahls.com/ship2000.htm Dennis P. Harris |
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