Canada clamps down on cruise liners dumping sewage, green groups want more
www.reuters.com
Canada on Friday banned cruise ships from dumping sewage and dirty water close to shore, and said it would impose fines of up to C$250,000 ($190,000) for offending vessels.
  • Ilikeprivacy
    3·
    2 years ago

    It’s ridiculous that they’re even allowed to dump untreated/poorly treated sewage and other effluent into the ocean within the 200 nautical miles which is Canada’s jurisdiction.

  • Loet
    23·
    2 years ago

    Even this little step is on a voluntary basis, yay.

    • maxxxxpower
      10·
      2 years ago

      Has been voluntary since 2022. Has become obligatory per the article!

      • Loet
        1·
        2 years ago

        K I’m gonna have to read it again…