That’s why Harbour Authority officials are meeting with Ogden Point Terminal manager Western Stevedoring to plan for a season despite unanswered questions about whether cruises lines can operate and if borders will remain closed. As of last week, 312 ship calls to Ogden Point were on the cruise calendar for this year, from April to October. Bookings have since dropped to 287 and Robertson is bracing for more. This week, Norwegian Cruise Lines cancelled some early calls. On Thursday, Royal Caribbean decided not to send one of its vessels to Alaska this year, Robertson said. That ship would have made 22 visits to Victoria.
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the economy upside down, devastating some industries while it gave others a surprising boost. As the year drew to a close, the Times Colonist canvassed Victoria’s . . .
Saul Klein expects 2021 to be a year of recovery, but he hopes the world doesn’t just revert to the way things were. “My hope is that the experience of 2020 makes us all think more about our interconnectedness, that we recognize how we are impacted by the actions of others, whether we like it or not, and how we, in turn, have an impact on the lives of others,” said Klein. “I hope that we will see a growing sense of purpose in individuals and organizations as they are being called upon by customers, employees and shareholders alike to play a more positive role in society.
Victoria Cruise Terminal readies for shore power project December 14, 2020, by Naida Hakirevic
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) Board of Directors has decided to move forward with the next stage of the shore power project for the Victoria Cruise Terminal at The Breakwater District, British Columbia, Canada.
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The Ship Emission Mitigation Technology Assessment and Business Case created by consulting firm Moffat & Nichol indicates that a reduction of more than 46% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and criteria air contaminants (CACs) can be achieved with the installation of shore power at two berths at Pier B, which welcomes 75% of all cruise ship calls during a season.
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