Tag: Port Of Vancouver

Most cruise ships not tapping into Vancouver shore power

Fewer than one-third of cruise lines docking in Vancouver are connecting to the electrical power grid five years after Port Metro Vancouver made it available to them with economic incentives as a way to reduce diesel emissions and greenhouse gases. The four of 14 cruise lines (or 29 per cent) using electrical power are Princess …

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Port of Metro Vancouver: Weighing anchor with 29 cruises for 2014 season

Last week, the 2014 Alaska Cruise Season officially kicked off in Vancouver with the arrival of Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Miracle, which docked at the Canada Place Cruise Terminal. This year, Port Metro Vancouver — which encompasses Canada Place and nearby Ballantyne Pier — is expected to welcome roughly 812,000 passengers aboard 29 cruise ships …

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