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2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington

 
Publication number Date Published
10-10-037July 2010
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Author(s) Amy Jankowiak
Description The purpose of this report is to assess the performance of the cruise industry for environmental impacts to state waters for the 2009 cruise season. The goals of this report are to:


1. Analyze the overall compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding.

2. Evaluate the performance of the advanced wastewater treatment systems.

3. Make recommendations in relation to the matters discussed in the report.


This report also presents general background information and detailed appendices of wastewater sampling data. Issues and concerns related to the discharge of bilge and ballast water are beyond the scope of this report.

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Keywords environmental, wastewater, water quality, cruise ship
WEB PAGE Cruise Ship Lines Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
RELATED PUBLICATIONS Title:

2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington - Appendix A. Amendment No. 4 of the Memorandum of Understanding, Cruise Operations in Washington State

2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington - Appendix B. Sampling Data for Compliance

2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington - Appendix C. Inspection Reports

2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington - Appendix D. Letters of Compliance from Member Lines

2009 Assessment of Cruise Ship Environmental Effects in Washington - Appendix E. Annual Cruise Meeting Notes