CRUISE SHIPS AGAINST PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

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Tourism


plastic pollution reduction

MINIMISATION
Solution Scope: Initiatives for the Private Sector (Guidelines)
Target Contaminant: Plastics (focus on SUPs)
Solution Provider or Contact Point: Beyond Plastic Med Foundation & Isotech Ltd.
Project: BeMed – Cruise ships against plastic pollution in the Mediterranean
ITS Description: The “Cruise Ships Against Plastic Pollution in the Mediterranean” project aimed to combat marine plastic pollution caused by cruise ships in the region. With the support of the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping, the initiative focused on reducing plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics, generated by cruise ships. This involved conducting a baseline study to assess waste management practices on cruise ships, developing a policy tool to propose solutions for reducing plastic waste, engaging key stakeholders in the shipping industry, and raising awareness to promote practices that minimize plastic pollution. As part of these efforts, the developed solution included a Guide of Best Practices that was created and distributed to shipping stakeholders, providing effective and easily applicable measures that can be adopted by both ship management companies and seafarers to minimize waste on board. These guidelines aim to bridge information and awareness gaps and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices on cruise ships, considering policy developments at the European level. The comprehensive coverage of cruise sector activities includes green purchasing and agreements, refusing and reducing plastic use, recycling, increasing public and customer awareness, staff training, and other actions for sustainability.
Correspondence with BMM OIR (sectoral priorities, R&I activities, gaps, needs): The ITS responds to an action gap in implementing new commitments for zero plastics at business level. It provides a solution to the Social Challenge of the BMM OIR for the Maritime and Transport Sectors dedicated to engagement and adoption of good practices. It responds to the need for the development of new eco-cruising guidelines for increasing the sustainability of the industry.
Source of pictures: Good Practice Guide
Further information: https://www.isotech.com.cy/portfolio-item/bemed-cruise-ships-against-plastic-pollution-in-the-mediterranean/; Good Practice Guide;
