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An agreement was signed by the major institutions of the Venice Council, the Port Authorities and MSC Cruises. This voluntary agreement, known as VENICE BLUE FLAG, has the support of a number of additional shipping companies.
Several meetings held prior to this agreement were attended by interested parties, including the shipping companies. It was the firm intention of all concerned to reduce emissions from the ships and ferries that transit from the Lido Port to the Maritime Station. It was felt that this will safeguard the integrity of the artistic and architectural heritage of Venice.
Prior to the signing of this agreement, MSC Cruises had adopted measures to reduce sulphurous anhydride (SOX) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions by using diesel fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 2.5%. Ship captains were advised to use diesel fuel with a low sulphur content and low temperature for ignition during the transit and the stop-off in the Venice Lagoon. These preventative measures were announced by MSC Cruises' CEO, Pierfrancesco Vago, during a press conference on 18 January 2007 held in the United States.
"The Venice Blue Flag agreement is underwritten by MSC Cruises and consolidates the relationships that began with the launch at the Friends of Venice Club. MSC Cruises also sponsored the 2007 Carnival and will be sponsoring the historic Regatta this coming September." said Pierfrancesco Vago.
A strong partnership has been created between MSC Cruises and the institutions of Venice, which extends to entertainment and cultural events that form part of the company's intention to help preserve historic Venice.
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An agreement was signed by the major institutions of the Venice Council, the Port Authorities and MSC Cruises. This voluntary agreement, known as VENICE BLUE FLAG, has the support of a number of additional shipping companies.
Several meetings held prior to this agreement were attended by interested parties, including the shipping companies. It was the firm intention of all concerned to reduce emissions from the ships and ferries that transit from the Lido Port to the Maritime Station. It was felt that this will safeguard the integrity of the artistic and architectural heritage of Venice.
Prior to the signing of this agreement, MSC Cruises had adopted measures to reduce sulphurous anhydride (SOX) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions by using diesel fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 2.5%. Ship captains were advised to use diesel fuel with a low sulphur content and low temperature for ignition during the transit and the stop-off in the Venice Lagoon. These preventative measures were announced by MSC Cruises' CEO, Pierfrancesco Vago, during a press conference on 18 January 2007 held in the United States.
"The Venice Blue Flag agreement is underwritten by MSC Cruises and consolidates the relationships that began with the launch at the Friends of Venice Club. MSC Cruises also sponsored the 2007 Carnival and will be sponsoring the historic Regatta this coming September." said Pierfrancesco Vago.
A strong partnership has been created between MSC Cruises and the institutions of Venice, which extends to entertainment and cultural events that form part of the company's intention to help preserve historic Venice.
Click here to view the article.
