The French Riviera Cruise Club (FRCC), which promotes the region to the cruise industry, organised an environmental visit on board Norwegian Epic during its stay in the Port of Cannes on 21 October.
“This visit allowed local stakeholders (institutions, associations, professionals) to look behind the scenes on cruise ships, with regards to environmental matters,” the organisation said in a statement.
The participants were able to visit the vessel installations that limit environmental impact in the following areas: air quality, noise, waste management and preservation of the marine environment.
As part of its work the FRCC runs an environmental commission with several objectives :
- Cruise lines, agents : to encourage them to develop a concept of responsible cruising on the French Riviera (ranging from the vessel to excursions)
- Cruise passengers : to offer them local and eco-responsible tourist products (group excursions, individual visits)
- Local residents, associations : to become acquainted with the cruise industry
- This information and environmental education campaigns, concerning the cruise sector in the region, are essential to ensure it functions well, FRCC said.