A group of environmentalists in Marseille, France, formed a human chain using small boats to block the port, drawing attention to the environmental impact of cruise ships and their connection to global warming. The demonstration, led by the group Stop Croisières and Extinction Rebellion, involved approximately 20 individuals who used canoes to block the entrance.
Holland America Line’s flagship cruise ship, Rotterdam, is testing 100 percent low carbon intensity biofuel in Norwegian fjords. Carnival Corporation’s series of tests with biofuels on Holland America and AIDA ships is a step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry. The success of these tests is paving the way for more sustainable practices in cruising.
AIDA Cruises cancels repositioning voyages for three cruise ships transiting the Red Sea. The German brand is the first major cruise line to address the issues of moving ships from the Middle East, South Africa, the Indian Ocean, or Asia back to Europe. Safety concerns prompt the cancellations, causing disruptions for several months.
