A total of 12 visits have been reserved for the new Melkki cruise ship dock this summer. Besthalli L19, which contains sanitary facilities for the passengers, was moved to the dock from the old container depot area. Routes for Shuttle buses and pedestrians have been completed, and new signs will be added on the basis of user feedback. The line of fences will be landscaped with images of the forthcoming Jätkänsaari residential area, in order to hide the construction site from view.
Hernesaari Cruise Ship Terminal
The Hernesaari cruise ship terminal started its season on 16 May. A total of 14 turn-around visits have been reserved for ships owned by the Iberocruceros and Pullmantur Cruises S.L shipping companies. Starting this summer, the luggage of passengers coming from the airport will be x-rayed in the terminal. However, this only applies to the Iberocruceros ships.
Cruise Lines Committed to Environmental Protection
Last summer, Helsinki challenged the cruise lines to discharge their wastewater into the Helsinki sewer system in order to protect the Baltic Sea. Now 23 members of the European Cruise Council have accepted the challenge and have committed themselves to environmental protection. This is made possible by removing all additional wastewater fees and by receiving and handling the waste in a smooth-running manner. Helsinki is one of the few Baltic Sea harbours where this can be done.The challenge was accepted as part of the cooperation between European Cruise Council and Cruise Baltic to find better environmental solutions. A tour of the most important cruise destinations of the Baltic Sea was held in May, presenting new technical solutions which aim at protecting the environment.
Submitted by CE-Press on 6 June 2009 - 5:33pm
