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Holland America Line's ms Zaandam First Cruise Ship to Sail with
Revolutionary Emissions Reduction Technology
SEATTLE, April 21
When Holland America Line's ms Zaandam sets sail from Vancouver, B.C.,
on Earth Day, April 22, it will be unlike any other cruise ship at
sea, featuring new cutting edge emission reduction technology recently
installed during a two-week drydock. In cooperation with several
United States and Canadian government and regulatory agencies, Holland
America Line has launched a technology demonstration project, designed
to demonstrate the feasibility of using sea water to "scrub," or
reduce, engine emissions on oceangoing vessels.
"This is a ship like no other in the cruise industry," said Stein
Kruse, president and chief executive officer, Holland America Line,
"and after studies and modifications of the ship's new test emissions
technology, it could dramatically change not only the cruise industry
but the entire maritime industry by reducing ship engine emissions."
The sea water scrubber system, developed by Krystallon, a subsidiary
of BP, uses the natural chemistry of seawater to remove virtually all
sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as significantly reduce particulate matter
emissions. The sea water is then treated to remove harmful components
while the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in seawater renders the sulfur
oxides harmless by conversions to sulfates and neutral salts.
The price tag tops more than $1.5 million and includes assistance of
$300,000 from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/West Coast
Collaborative grant and a $100,000 contribution from Puget Sound Clean
Air Agency. Additional support for the project comes from the Port of
Seattle, the Port of Vancouver, Environment Canada, British Columbia
Ministry of the Environment and the B. C. Clean Air Research Fund, as
well as Krystallon. Each government agency has representatives serving
on a technical advisory committee that oversees the development of
this project.
"This project shows how Holland America Line focuses on new
technologies and best practices to bolster our existing award-winning
environmental programs," said Kruse. "We will continue to go above and
beyond international requirements, as we have for many years, now in
the operation of our vessels."
Protecting the Environment through Comprehensive Programs and
Innovations
Holland America Line demonstrates its commitment to responsible
environmental practices through a comprehensive fleetwide program that
emphasizes compliance with all international environmental guidelines,
waste reduction and recycling, and a history of embracing new
environmental technologies such as state-of-the-art water treatment
systems, shore power while ships are in port, and an
internationally-recognized whale strike avoidance program.
In June 2006, Holland America Line's Environmental Management System
received the international ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating that
the company conforms to higher standards than what is just required by
the letter of the law. 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.
All Holland America cruises can be booked by contacting your travel
professional.
About Krystallon:
Established to develop innovative pollution abatement methodologies,
Krystallon is a joint venture between BP Marine, a worldwide supplier
of bunker fuels and lubricants, and founding partner Kittiwake, which
provides test, measurement and monitoring equipment for fuels,
lubricants and water systems globally. The focus of Krystallon is to
provide environmental control solutions to the marine industry,
marketed through the majority partner BP Marine. Initial design work
has developed exhaust gas cleaning systems for large marine engines.
This activity underpins the environmental agenda of BP Marine in
providing both cleaner fuels and environmental solutions for energy
management within the shipping industry. All companies are
headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Holland America Line's fleet of 13 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to
more than 320 ports. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven
continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand
and Asia and Grand World Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama
Canal.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Among the highest-rated cruise lines in the world, Holland America
Line 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 and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion
to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these
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.
Chrissy Cruiser
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