FORT LAUDERDALE, August 25, 2010– The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to establish a No Discharge Zone covering all California coastal waters. The rule would apply to all cruise ships and to large ocean-going vessels with adequate sewage holding capacity. Though it is [...]

Providing snapshot of consumer spending, industry strengths and history of strong performance compared to GDP and other ‘T&T’ sectors FORT LAUDERDALE, (August 20, 2010) –  Details on the North American cruise industry’s overall economic impact in the United States in 2009 were released today by the Cruise Lines International Association. “Despite a protracted global recession, [...]

FORT LAUDERDALE, August 1, 2010 – In connection with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s recent coverage on allegations of crime and reporting procedures on board cruise ships, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today released the following statement: “Crime aboard cruise ships is rare by any standard. We are nevertheless committed to ensuring passengers are safe and [...]

New Law Clarifies Many Existing Practices FORT LAUDERDALE, July 27, 2010– President Barack Obama today signed the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act into law. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) fully supports the law and worked closely with lawmakers in Congress on the legislation, sponsored by Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and Representative Doris Matsui [...]

FORT LAUDERDALE, March 26, 2010 – The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in attendance at this week’s meetings of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Environmental Protection Committee in London, released the following statement in response to the designation of the Baltic for a special area under MARPOL Annex IV (sewage), pursuant to a petition filed [...]