The Government has
introduced a law that aims to
clean up cruise ships’ waste
disposal and energy practices.
AUSTRALIA’S shipping industry is undergoing
its most significant overhaul since it was
established in 1912, with the latest change
targeting cruise passenger ships.
The Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill
2012 was introduced into Parliament yesterday
to help reduce pollution from ships and
protect the marine environment.
It requires new ships to adhere to more
stringent energy efficiency targets and for all
ships to develop management plans setting
out how energy savings will be made.
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