SEATTLE, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- It's lucky sevens
for Holland America Line this Earth
Day. The Port of Seattle
presented Seattle's Hometown
Cruise Line with its seventh consecutive Green Gateway Award. The
Port of Seattle presents the Green
Gateway Awards annually to cruise and commercial lines that call at
the port and whose environmental efforts are deemed worthy of
recognition.
Port of Seattle cited Holland
America Line's environmental stewardship initiatives that exceed
regulations and industry standards, including the use of shore
power while at Port of Seattle;
biodegradable cleaners wherever possible; and electronic log books
for environmental entries on board that improve data quality,
analysis and efficiency.
"Environmental stewardship is a priority at Holland America
Line, and it's an honor for the Port of Seattle to recognize our efforts for the
seventh consecutive year," said Orlando
Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "We are dedicated
to responsibly sailing the world's oceans and continuing to
implement new initiatives and seek new ways to be environmental
innovators."
In previous years Holland America Line received the Green
Gateway Award for its use of shore power, installation of IPCO
Power Fuel Treatment systems, comprehensive practices to reduce
emissions and its commitment to protecting the environment.
A Long Partnership
Holland America Line ships have been sailing from the
Port of Seattle since the 1970s.
In May 2002 Holland America Line
began using Seattle as a home port
for Alaska cruises. This year the
company has three ships sailing regularly from Seattle on 53 Alaska cruises from May through
September.
Seattle, the Green
Gateway
Seattle offers the
lowest carbon footprint for cargo shipped by sea from Asia to major markets in the Midwest and East
Coast, making it the Green Gateway for trade. That designation was
determined by the "Carbon Footprint Study of the Asia to North America Intermodal Trade"
conducted by Herbert Engineering Corp., which looked at
CO2 emissions of intermodal shipments from Asia to North American markets.
Holland America Line's
Environmental Achievements and Accolades
Holland
America Line's ships meet or exceed
all provisions of the international regulations governing the
environmental management of marine operations. But the company aims
for superior environmental performance while operating responsibly
to reduce pollution through strong policies, effective procedures,
innovative technology, best practices and consistent training of
employees.
Holland America Line is among the
pioneers in the maritime industry in investing in technology to
reduce engine emissions while a ship is at berth. Six of the 14
Holland America Line ships — ms Amsterdam, ms Veendam, ms
Noordam, ms Zuiderdam, ms Oosterdam and ms Westerdam —
use shore power at the ports of Seattle, San
Diego, Halifax and
Vancouver. In addition all ships
in the fleet, except ms Prinsendam, employ exhaust gas
cleaning systems, or "scrubber technology," to reduce sulfur
compounds and particulate matter from the ships' engine
exhaust.
For more information, contact a travel professional, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/l0qgrjua.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
CONTACT:
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Sally
Andrews
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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